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Faculty

Sarah Christman, B.F.A.

Sarah Christman graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Education.  At Kent State University, she studied under the expert direction of Kimberly Karpanty, Tommy Parlon, Darwin Prioleau and Andrea Shearer.  Sarah also participated in guest artist residencies given by Chung-Fu Chang, Peter Kyle, Karen Love and the Dance Alloy company of Pittsburg.  Professionally, Sarah has performed with the Leaven Dance Company, under the direction of Kathryn Mihelick.  During her residence with Leaven Dance Company, she has performed at such events as "Take Back the Night" and many liturgical functions.

Sarah has such a joy for teaching that she also teaches at Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts, teaching modern dance, jazz dance, tap dance, dance composition and dance history.  She also choreographs for the musical productions and the dance productions. 

Sarah is glad to be back for another year at Dance Academy South teaching Beginning Ballet 1-A, Beginning Ballet 2 and Adult Ballet.

Christina Seyerle, MS, PT

Christina, also known as Chrissy, is a graduate of Walsh University with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy.  She received her licensure in 2004 and currently works for Summa Health Systems as a Physical Therapist.    Chrissy had the enjoyable opportunity of assisting the Ohio Ballet dancers during several of their performances during their 2005-2006 season.  She has attended summer study dance programs at The Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington D.C., Steps on Broadway, and The Vaganova Summer Workshop.  Chrissy had performed locally in many original dance and theater productions. 

She is thrilled to be able to combine her years of dance experience with her knowledge in physical therapy to educate each student.  Chrissy is excited to be returning to Dance Academy South for another year!

Meghan McSherry

Meghan McSherry started dancing at the age of five in Marietta, Georgia.  Her family moved to Virginia when she was nine, where her passion for dancing continued to grow.  While in Virginia, Meghan danced for The Wilson Dance Company for nine years. Over those nine years she performed and grew as a dancer. A highlight of these nine years was her performance in The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in 2003. Meghan’s passion is ballet, but she is also highly skilled and able to teach other styles of dance, such as modern and jazz.

Meghan is currently a senior at The University of Akron, and is receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Dance. While attending The University of Akron, Meghan has had the opportunity to be taught by many brilliant dancers, and learn more about dance. 

Meghan loves teaching dance, and enjoys when children find dance fun, and exciting, just like she did when she was younger. 

Cynthia Koehler, B.A.

Cynthia recently graduated magna cum laude from Point Park University with a BA in dance performance. While at Point Park she got the opportunity to perform with the Playhouse Dance Company a number of times including performances as a soloist and a principle dancer. Her most memorable opportunities are learning Serenade from Darla Hoover, a member of the Balanchine Trust; and performing Agnes DeMille’s Rodeo, staged by Paul Sutherland.

Upon her graduation, Cynthia spent the summer in Nashville, TN dancing with the artistic staff of the Nashville Ballet.

Cynthia is excited to get the opportunity to return to her roots of Dance Academy South, this time joining the faculty. She hopes to be able to pass on her passion for dance to the young students of Dance Academy South just as Mrs. Broadhead did for her while she was a student.

Nancy Hightower, B.A., Guest Faculty

Nancy Hightower has been a NYC based performer for the past 12 years. She has performed professionally in National and International Tours, Industrials, and New York Showcases. Nancy appeared on the famous morning show, LIVE WITH REGIS AND KATHY LEE, in a segment which she choreographed. She has also traveled internationally with a salsa trio and danced on the internationally televised show Siempre en Domingo, live from Mexico City. Over the years, Nancy has assisted and danced for many well known New York and Los Angeles choreographers and teachers, and as a protegé of the Broadway choreographer, Randy Skinner. Nancy taught at the two major studios in NYC, STEPS and BROADWAY DANCE, and was a substitute tap teacher at NYU. She can be seen in Bob Rizzo's instructional dance video, as well as the instructional tap video produced by NYC tap teacher Charles Goddertz. Nancy has a B.A. in Dance from Butler University in Indiana.