As You Are Dance Movement
Diana B.
Diana serves as the Artistic Director and Founder of As You Are Dance Movement, bringing a unique blend of personal insight, academic training, and professional experience to her role. Her background includes 12 years as a competitive dancer and degrees in psychology and business from UNC-Chapel Hill, followed by early career experience at a Big 4 consulting firm. These experiences gave her a deep understanding of the tension between performance, identity, and the pursuit of success—especially in high-pressure environments.
Motivated by a desire to promote balance and well-being through movement, Diana began exploring ways to integrate her passions for dance, psychology, and fitness. Her journey ultimately led her to As You Are Dance Movement, where she now leads programs that emphasize the therapeutic and expressive power of movement in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Diana’s leadership has helped shape the organization’s child and teen programming, which is thoughtfully grounded in developmental psychology. These classes are designed not only to teach dance technique, but also to support children in reaching key social and emotional milestones through creativity, teamwork, and movement.
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Sarah J.
With nearly 20 years of dance experience and over a decade of teaching, Sarah brings deep expertise and warm, engaging energy to every class. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, she combines strong technical training with a passion for early childhood and elementary education, specializing in dance instruction for preschool through 5th grade.
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In addition to her work in schools and studios, Sarah has a strong personal and professional interest in wellness. She has collaborated with a variety of wellness-focused brands and organizations to promote movement as a joyful, accessible path to physical and emotional well-being for individuals. Her holistic approach supports not only skill development, but also confidence, creativity, and self-awareness in young dancers.
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Sarah has a proven track record for delivering some of the most effective and well-loved youth dance classes. Her unique ability to connect with young learners—paired with a vibrant personality and creative teaching style—makes every class both fun and impactful. Families and school partners consistently praise her natural gift for working with children and her dedication to making each student feel supported and empowered.