From a young age Sarah watched her aunt, Antoinette Benevento, grace the dance floor with Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Sarah was exposed to the world of dance at the age of seven with the FADS company. Seeing her aunt’s success in the ballroom world, she knew this was her dream.
Sarah attended college, learning the art of dance through ballroom, modern, and ballet. Dancing with Rena Backer Ballet Studio for 6 years, she dedicated many studio hours perfecting her craft in ballet. She is a former company member of the modern company, Diaz Dance Life with a primary background in the Alvin Ailey modern dance styles. Not long after college, in 2013 she began working for Fred Astaire Dance Studio’s in Scottsdale, AZ. With a diverse dance background, she furthered her training and certification in Ballroom Dance with the FADS Company.
She competed and showcased, with her dance partner Nedko Petrov for many years. Competing in the American Rhythm Divisions, American Smooth Divisions, and the Open International Latin Division.
Sarah is currently the co-owner of the Moon Valley Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
