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Sarah Philabaum serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Dance department at Shenandoah University's Conservatory since 2023, specializing in tap dance instruction and choreography. She concurrently directs dance education at the YMCA School of Dance in Maryland and maintains active roles as a performer, teaching artist, and podcast creator.
Educational Background:
- B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory
Her research and practice center on interdisciplinary performing arts integration, emphasizing authentic storytelling as a transformative social force. Philabaum explores connections between dance pedagogy, theatrical production, and narrative psychology, with particular focus on maternal experiences in creative professions through her "TRANSFORMATION" podcast series. Her methodology bridges studio practice with digital media production to expand audience engagement in performing arts.
Professional Contributions:
- Creator/host of "There’s No People Like Show People" (50,000+ downloads)
- Creator/host of "TRANSFORMATION: The Untold Stories of Motherhood"
- Regional director and choreographer across U.S. theater productions
Philabaum champions accessible arts education through community partnerships like the YMCA School of Dance, advocating her philosophy that "honest storytelling connects us all and profoundly changes the world." Her work demonstrates sustained commitment to developing emerging artists while innovating audience-facing content delivery systems in performing arts.
