Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she studied on scholarship at the Rock School for Dance Education, Metropolitan Ballet Academy, and the School of Pennsylvania Ballet. Sarah-Gabrielle joined Pennsylvania Ballet II (now Philadelphia Ballet II) in 2014 before joining Pacific Northwest Ballet in 2016, where she is currently a principal dancer. She is a two-time Princess Grace Award nominee, was named Dance Magazine’s On the Rise in 2018, and was the cover of Pointe Magazine in 2021. In addition to performing, Sarah-Gabrielle has taught around the nation and has choreographed work for Pacific Northwest Ballet’s NEXT STEP, Gonzaga University Department of Theatre and Dance, and most recently for Pacific Northwest Ballet in celebration of Latino Heritage Month. Sarah-Gabrielle holds a certificate for Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations from the DeVos Institute of Arts Management, has served as Vice-Chair of Community Engagement for Moulin/Belle Arts Residency, and is co-artistic director of Green Bay Ballet Festival. Follow and connect with Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xosarahryan/ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1ei1fahVtIA To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog posts at The Confident Dancer, sign up to be a part of my email newsletter community here: http://eepurl.com/gDmjtz To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at @kirsten_theconfidentdancer __________________________________________________ WORK WITH ME 1:1! THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM: A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your career goals. Perfect for pre-professional, professional, or recreational dancers wanting to master the mental side of optimum performance, so you can overcome the mental blocks that have been holding you back and confidently dance to your fullest potential! Learn more and apply here: https://kirstenkemp.com/confident-dancer-coaching-program#confident-dancer __________________________________________________ SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS: I offer mindset seminars to equip dancers with the inspiration and practical tools to thrive in their well-being and ability to perform their personal best. These 60-90 minute seminars can be a valuable addition to the holistic support and education of your dancers at your next intensive, year-round program, or professional development opportunity for your company dancers. Learn more and inquire here: https://kirstenkemp.com/speaking-and-workshops#speaking-and-workshops __________________________________________________ ONLINE COURSES: My online course offerings are a wonderful way to learn the practical steps to retraining your mind so you can thrive and excel in your dancing, all at your own pace and for a more affordable price than individual coaching. Whether your goal is to break through fear and nervousness so you can show up confidently in your auditions or you want to release the self-criticism or self-doubt that's been draining all the joy out of dancing lately, The Confident Dancer Course and rotating mini-courses available are designed to help you do just that. Learn more and enroll here: https://kirstenkemp.com/online-course-offerings _________________________________________________ DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How To Find Your Unique Strengths as a Dancer": https://mailchi.mp/7e51450a0a3e/findyourstrengths DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How to Break Through the Feeling of Not Being Good Enough": https://tinyurl.com/redefining-good-enough