Sara Brendel

Sara Brendel is a St. Louis-based dancer, award-winning choreographer, and educator with a rich background in commercial and theatrical performance. Her professional career spans performing with Norwegian and Princess Cruise Lines, mainstage shows like Katonga at Busch Gardens and The Shoji Tabuchi Show, and classic musicals including 42nd Street and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She has also appeared in commercial industrials for clients such as Nissan Motors, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Siemens Technology. Having studied at Columbia College Chicago and Webster University as a dance major with a concentration in choreography, Sara’s choreography has been featured on ESPN, in Weissman national costume campaigns, and performed by professional companies including The Big Muddy Dance Company. Beyond her creative work, Sara is a lead adjudicator and master teacher across the U.S. and internationally with KAR Australia, Ultra, and Rainbow Dance Competitions. Grounded in a thoughtful, holistic approach to dance education, she takes pride in helping students cultivate their authentic artistic voice and prepare for professional careers in the industry.