Sara McDaniel
Teacher

Sara McDaniel has been dancing all her life and grew up competing and performing (under the direction of Miss Dena and Miss Janelle!). She was an incredible dancer, but she really shined on her team in the areas of team leadership and positive morale- two characteristics that have made her a wonderful teacher. Miss Sara is a multi-genre instructor who works with all ages and skill levels, and she has a natural ability to make every dancer feel like a million dollars. She has trained in Ballet, CCA, Tap, Hip Hop, Breakdancing and Lyrical and she is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique and Barre Above. A graduate of UNC, Sara is a massage therapist on her way to a graduate degree in Physical Therapy. Her goal is to fuse her love of dance with her knowledge of the human body into a career healing dancers. When she’s not dancing or working, Sara can be found spending time with her husband.

How To Be Successful In Miss Sara’s Classes

Introduces our youngest dancers to tap and hip hop in an upbeat setting.

PRE-PRIMARY TAP/HIPPETY HOP

Hi, Parents! You are the reason your dancers will love coming to class. Thanks so much for modeling a fantastic attitude and helping them arrive prepared! Please take your dancer to the bathroom before class, even if they say they do not have to go. Secure their hair, but leave fancy barrettes and headbands at home. (Sometimes we stand on our heads.) Hang coats and leave street shoes in the hallway. Help your dancer put on their tap shoes before class. Your dancer will line up against the wall with their second pair of dance shoes and water bottle. Belongings can be in a small dance bag if that makes it easier for them to carry, but please leave extras- like toys- home and not in the bag. Label everything you bring into the studio if you hope to get it back. 🙂 We love it if you arrive 5 minutes early to class, but not sooner. Once your dancer is lined up for class with an EDC staff member, please kiss and go quickly. Stay invisible to your dancer for the duration of class- it really helps them focus and creates the best learning environment. We will end class on time by passing out stickers. The teacher will bring in the next class BEFORE sending your dancer’s class into the hallway to avoid congestion. Help your dancer change back into their street shoes before heading back out into the world. Thanks!

PROGRESSIVE PRE-PRIMARY 5/6

Hi, Parents! You are the reason your dancers will love coming to class. Thanks so much for modeling a fantastic attitude and helping them arrive prepared! Please take your dancer to the bathroom before class, even if they say they do not have to go. Secure their hair, but leave fancy barrettes and headbands at home. (Sometimes we stand on our heads.) Hang coats and leave street shoes in the hallway. Help your dancer put on their tap shoes. Your dancer will line up against the wall and when the door is open, we’re ready for you. Send your dancer in with their water bottle and jazz shoes. Label everything if you hope to get it back. 🙂 Leave toys at home. We love it if you arrive 5 minutes early to class, but not sooner. Once your dancer is ready for class, please kiss and go quickly. Stay invisible to your dancer for the duration of class- it really helps them focus and creates the best learning environment. We will end class on time by passing out stickers. We’ll wave in the next class before dismissing your dancer to avoid congestion in the hallway. Please help your dancer collect their things and change their shoes so we can start the next class. Thanks!

TAP

Hi, Dancers! Please arrive 5 minutes early to change into your tap shoes. Hang your coat and leave your street shoes in the hallway. I will bring in the next class BEFORE dismissing the last class into the hallway to avoid congestion. Set your water bottle against the wall and begin stretching. Arrive prepared by dressing in a black leotard and tights (convertible, stirrup or footless are best for these classes), with hair secured.

JAZZ

Hi, Dancers! Please arrive 5 minutes early to change into your jazz shoes. Hang your coat and leave your street shoes in the hallway. I will bring in the next class BEFORE dismissing the last class into the hallway to avoid congestion. Set your water bottle against the wall and begin stretching. Arrive prepared by dressing in a leotard and tights (convertible, stirrup or footless are best for these classes), with hair secured. Please come to class ready to work hard and sweat! 🙂

BALLET, PRE-POINTE, POINTE

Hi, Dancers! Please arrive 5 minutes early. Hang your coat and leave your street shoes in the hallway. I will bring in the next class BEFORE dismissing the last class into the hallway to avoid congestion. Set your water bottle against the wall and begin stretching. Make sure your hair is secured! Ballet students should absolutely wear a bun. Come prepared by dressing in your black leotard and tights, with the proper shoes for your style of dance. Let’s get ready to work hard and have fun!