Sarah L. Hannich
Professional Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer, College Professor, Dance Arts Owner and Director
Biography
Sarah L. (Rabbers) Hannich
Degree: BFA in Dance from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo MI
Trained in STOTT Pilates, ballet, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, hip hop, ballroom and gymnastics
I dance......
To express that which can only be danced, to give praise and glory for His presence in my life. My work is my journal put into movement, my journey in life through the exploration of thoughts & feelings.
Film
Abandon Choreographer, Dancer with Emma Zeiger
Glimpse Choreographer, Dancer Andrea Pabon
Holy Spirit Dancer Josh Stunkle – JStunkle Films
Professional Dance
Dancing with the Symphony Stars Dancer, Choreographer, Winner
Tapestry Dance Company Dancer, Choreographer, Producer
Project Dance Dancer, Choreographer
Studio Dance Theatre Dancer, Choreographer The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Stories for Life
Excel Dance Centre Guest Artist Spanish, The Nutcracker, Katie Stull
Transform 2012 Dancer, Choreographer Operation Mobilization, Dancelink
University of Chicago Ballet Lead Dancer Julia Rhodes, Chicken Little
Fraction @Links Hall Dancer, Choreographer Francesca Bourgault
CORE Project Chicago Dancer Erin Rehberg
Frank Boehm Inc. Flash Mob dancer
Chicago Freelance Dance Dancer, Choreographer
Against the Grain Dancer Kara Rosengren
Framework Dance Chicago Dancer Pia Hamilton, Hannah Brictson, Jennifer Warnick, Jarrett Kelly
USA Ballet Dancer Ken & Michelle Bello
Great Works Performances Dancer Dark Elegies (by Antony Tudor, staged by Willy Shives)
Serenade (by George Balanchine, staged by Victoria Simon)
Great Works Performances Understudy 40's (by Lou Conte, staged by Claire Bataille)
Operas
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Teaching Experience
Dayna's Dance Revolution, Springfield IL, 2024
South Korea DaySchool, Seoul South Korea, 2015
Day Camp Guest Artist
Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor MI, 2014-present
Adjunct Dance Professor
Benton Harbor Public School Dance Residency, 2014
Nancy Mattner, dance director
Ballet 5:8 Summer Intensive, Frankfort IL, 2013
Julianna Slager, director
Brookview Montesorri, Benton Harbor MI, 2012-2014
After school dance program director
Jason Michaels Energy Dance Source, 2013
Jason Michaels, director
Operation Mobilization Dancelink Mission Trip, 2012 Rome, Italy & Porto, Portugal
DancED Dance Center, Northbrook IL, 2010-2012
Tracy Reynolds, director
Berrien County Dancers Residency, 2011
Theresa Graziano, director
A Fairytale Ballet, Chicago IL, 2011-2012
Alaina Murray, director
ARCC Ballet & Dance, Chicago IL, 2010-2012
Jennifer Minkin, director
Intrigue Dance & Performing Arts Center, Chicago, 2010
Pia Hamilton, director
Memorial Park District, Hillside IL, 2009-2011
Jackie Willard, director
Excel Dance Centre, Kalamazoo MI, 2006-2009
Katie Stull, artistic director
Dance Arts, Stevensville, MI, 1997-present
Director of dance, 2021-present
Rhonda Rabbers, director til 2021
Faust, by Charles Gounod Dancer Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra {choreographed by Pat Plasko}
L’ Orfeo, by Claudio Monteverdi Dancer School of Music WMU {choreographed by Sharon Garber}
Choreography Experience
Tapestry Dance Company, 2011-present
Lake Michigan College, 2014-present
Flash Mob Dance Arts, 2012 & 2014
Delve, Chicago IL, 2013-present
Inaside Chicago Dance's Choreographic Sponsor Event, Chicago IL, 2013
Oakland Dance Festival, Farmington Hills MI, 2013
Ballet 5:8, School of the Arts, 2013
Fraction: Dance in Progress, 2012
Dance Chicago; 2010, 2011, 2012
Imagine Worship (Dance Arts), 2011- present
Chicago Freelance Dance, 2011
Berrien County Dancers Residency, 2011
Elk Grove High School Colorguard, 2010
Graduating Presentations-Western Michigan University, 2009
Bye Bye Birdie Kalamazoo Christian High School, 2009
FUSE-I’m Still Here, 2008
Excel Dance Centre & Performance Teams, 2006-2009
City Kids/Dance Arts Performing CORE, 2005-present
Dance Arts, 1997-present
Studio Dance Theatre, 1999-present
Skills
Maintain, rehearse, and produce my own company-Tapestry Dance Company
Dance Competition Judge- Starquest and Cathy Roe Ultimate Dance
Receptionist at Lou Conte Dance Studio/Hubbard Street Dance Center
Light & sound board operation, hang and focus lighting
Music & Video Editing
Sewing & costume design experience
Analyze movement
Singing experience: Vocal Singing workshop with Matt Clemens
Colorguard/Marching Band experience
Played the clarinet & piano
Read and analyze music
Banquet/wedding catering skills
Computer skills (Dance Manager, WebScheduler, Word, Works, Excel, Photo Shop, Sony Sound Forge, Adobe Premier Elements 10, etc)
Poster and Marketing Skills from Resident Assistant and Artistic Director experiences
Concert responsibilities involving production personnel, audio/visual, scheduling and facilities from Graduating Presentations experience
Training & Workshops
Western Michigan University - BFA in Dance, Minor in Communications - 2009
Dovetail Studios & Extensions Dance - Chicago IL - 2026
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago - Certification Jazz Technique - 2024
Visceral Dance Chicago - Chicago IL - 2022
Dance Revolution - Chicago IL - February 2016-present
Project Dance - Orlando FL - 2017
Inaside Chicago Dance In-house convention - Stevensville MI - 2016
Seoul Tanz Station - Seoul South Korea - 2015
24/7 Dance Convention - Chicago IL - 2014
Adrenaline Dance National Convention - Chicago IL - 2014
Showbiz Extreme - Chicago IL - 2013
JUMP Dance Convention - Chicago IL - 2013
NUVO Dance Convention - Chicago IL - 2012
Lou Conte Dance Studio/Hubbard Street Dance Center - dance training and work study - 2010-2012
STOTT Pilates Trained - Wayne State University - 2009
INASIDE Dance Chicago Intensive {full scholarship received} - 2009
MasterWorks Festival - Winona Lake IN {scholarship received} - 2008
American College Dance Festival-East Central Conference - Kalamazoo MI - 2008
River North’s Summer Workshop - Chicago IL - 2006
Steps On Broadway - New York City - 2005
Broadway Dance Center - New York City - 2005
Jazz Dance World Congress - Chicago IL - 2005 & 2002
High School National Dance Festival - Philadelphia PA - 2004
