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Sara Whittles

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Former ballet instructor turned Pilates instructor with experience teaching both private and group reformer classes at bustling New York City studio.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Pilates Instructor

Moving Strength
New York, NY
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Certified on the Reformer through Moving Strength's PMA Pilates Certification. Currently completing required hours on Mat and Cadillac, also through Moving Strength.
  • Taught contemporary group Reformer classes at all three Moving Strength locations in New York City.
  • Gave private lessons to a range of clients, ages 18 to 84.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique while providing verbal cues, modifications, and physical adjustments to ensure client safety.
  • Strived to create a warm, inviting space, welcoming people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and orientations.

Owner/Director

Miss Sara's Ballet Studio
New York, NY
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Founded, directed, and was the primary instructor/administrator for this ballet studio for children ages 2-11 on the Upper East Side of New York City.
  • Closed due to Covid after reaching a milestone of 150 students and creating a much-beloved hub for families in the neighborhood.
  • Fun fact: the studio was featured in several scenes of the HBO drama "The Undoing."

Owner/Director

Miss Sara's Ballet School
Marin County, CA
01.2011 - 12.2016
  • Founded, directed, and acted as chief instructor, sole administrator, and primary choreographer for this ballet school for children ages 2-11 in Ross, California.
  • Designed and implemented a progressive movement and dance curriculum from "Mommy and Me" level through Ballet 4 level (pre-pointe).
  • Created and implemented a highly successful Summer Camp Program incorporating art, dance, performance, and philanthropy.
  • Conceived, produced, and choreographed 'The Story of the Nutcracker,' a condensed, narrated, hour-long version of the holiday classic performed by Miss Sara's students, ages 5-11.

Ballet Instructor

The Stapleton School of the Performing Arts
Marin County, CA
09.1998 - 08.2010
  • Taught all levels ages 3 to adult at this, the largest ballet school in Marin County.
  • Was responsible for training new instructors on the school's curriculum for young children.

Education

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
San Francisco

Timeline

Pilates Instructor

Moving Strength
11.2023 - 05.2024

Owner/Director

Miss Sara's Ballet Studio
09.2018 - 07.2020

Owner/Director

Miss Sara's Ballet School
01.2011 - 12.2016

Ballet Instructor

The Stapleton School of the Performing Arts
09.1998 - 08.2010

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET

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