about

Sarah dearstyne

is a New York City based performer. She is currently in Naples FL working on Anything Goes at Gulfshore Playhouse!

A Rochester, NY native Sarah’s dance training started young at  “A Touch of Dance” where she frequently returns as a guest teacher/ choreographer. Sarah spent two years as a dance major at the University at Buffalo where she was a member of the Zodiaque Dance Company. She then transferred to Anderson University (IN) where she received her BA in Dance Performance. While at AU she also sang with the prestigious Anderson University Chorale.

After moving to New York City Sarah completed the Professional Semester Program at Broadway Dance Center. Sarah has trained across the country with institutions such as Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Earl Mosley Institute of the Arts, The University at Buffalo, and Point Park University. As a vocalist Sarah placed second at NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) in the collegiate classical vocalist category. Sarah is also a proud student of The Actors Gym where she studies acting under David Perlow. She can be found bouncing between Broadway Dance Center and Steps on the average weekday in NYC.

Regionally Sarah has performed at the historic Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam CT, and with Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota FL.

Sarah got married in 2019 to her amazing husband, Garrett. Sarah is a vegan and loves all things vegan cooking/ baking. Molasses cookies are her specialty! Sarah also has a huge passion for elder care. She was fortunate to spend the majority of the pandemic working in this field.