Heather Sakai

Teaches Beg/Int Musical Theater

Heather Sakai, Cleveland Dance Project’s Marketing Director, has been involved with CDP since its inception as dancer, choreographer, and more recently, instructor. She also serves on Cleveland Dance Project Company's 501c3 Board as Marketing Chair. Heather started dancing at the age of three, her first few years under the direction of Jeanne Ann Corrigan and the majority of her dance education under the guidance of Arlene Cassara, dancing competitively for the Rocky River Studio of Dance. Heather then studied under Janiece Kelly-Kiteley at Baldwin-Wallace College, where she was a part of the B-W Dance Collective. Heather moved on to Case Western Reserve University, where she received dual Master's Degrees in Social Work and Contemporary/Modern Dance. At Case, Heather studied Graham technique under Gary Galbraith and Karen Potter; here, she was also selected to participate in a summer workshop at the Martha Graham Studio in NYC. Heather also had the opportunity to choreograph several pieces for Case's MaDaCol concerts. Heather has experience teaching ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre, and gymnastics to both children and adults both nationally and internationally. When she is not dancing, she can be found working as a Social Media Engagement Coordinator at Bright Beginnings.