Fredrick Sawyer

Fredrick “Birdie” Sawyer is an Instructor in the Department of Dance and Facilities Manager at the University of Maine’s School of Performing Arts. He teaches hip-hop and advises the Hip Hop Club. His professional background includes teaching and touring with the Young Americans across the US, Europe, and Japan, as well as choreography roles for the UConn Dance Team and Boston Celtics pregame shows. Sawyer holds a BA in Communications from the New England School of Communications at Husson University.

• Education: BA in Communications from Husson University’s New England School of Communications.

His expertise focuses on hip-hop pedagogy, contemporary dance techniques, and community arts engagement. Sawyer’s choreographic work emphasizes cultural expression and kinetic storytelling, reflecting his experience in both academic and professional performance settings.

As a facilities manager, he oversees technical operations for the School of Performing Arts, supporting productions in Class of 1944 Hall. His career bridges artistic innovation with educational outreach, contributing to Maine’s vibrant arts ecosystem.