Sara

Sara Anderson’s love for dance began at a young age, training in jazz, tap, and ballet at a local Portland studio. Throughout high school, she was a dedicated four-year member and team captain of Rex Putnam’s Dance Team. After graduation, Sara continued her dance education both locally and in California while attending Portland State University.

Sara was a four-year member of the BlazerDancers, the dance team for Portland’s NBA team. She was also the Head Coach and Choreographer for 13 years at Lincoln High School’s Dance Team, where she led them to 8 state titles and 11 PIL championships. Her success was recognized when she was awarded OSAA/DDCA Coach of the Year and two-time PIL Coach of the Year.
In 2002, after years of experience and a deep passion for dance education, Sara fulfilled her lifelong dream of opening her own studio. While running the studio, Sara spent 7 years as Head Coach and Choreographer for the NBA Jr. BlazerDancers and taught at high school and professional-level camps.

For Sara, Elite Dance Studio is not just a place to learn dance, but a second home for young dancers— a space where they can find themselves, be themselves, and express themselves fully.
When she isn’t at the studio, Sara enjoys hanging with two cats, traveling with her husband and visiting her two children at the University of Arizona.