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Education

Current & Former Academia

** Midwestern University

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Northwestern's School of Professional Studies

Pre-Physical Therapy

Point Park University BFA Modern Dance

University of Southern Florida's

Dance in Paris Semester Program

The Chicago Academy for the Arts

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Certifications

Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher  (NCPT)  (2026)

CPR Certification (2025)

American Heart Association

Level 4 Approaches to Dance for People with Parkinson's

Dance for PD

Re-Balance Pilates Certifications:

Asymmetrical Breathing

Donna Parise Byrne + Sarah Petrich

Rebalancing Posture

Donna Parise Byrne + Sarah Petrich

Rebalancing Pelvis

Donna Parise Byrne + Hayley Cava + Sarah Petrich

PRI Pilates Affiliate Course

Donna Parise Byrne + Sarah Petrich

Post Partum & Prenatal Exercise Training

Sarah Duvalle

Pilates Chair for Fitness Workshop

John Geary​​​

The Lab Pilates Teacher Training  (2019)

Holly Swansons + Jaqueline Brennen

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Certifications

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Awards + Honors

Awards + Honors

Interdisciplinary Summit Speaker

Postural Restoration Institute April 2026

Reclaiming Rhythms: exploring the therapeutic benefits of dance & music for those living with PD

Experiences

Chicago Marathon Finisher 2025

Pilates Instructor for the Joffrey Ballet Academy

Pre-Professional Dancers

Speaker Tracker for DNC 2024

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Company Dancer with South Chicago Dance Theatre

Artistic + Executive Director Kia Smith

- Two week Choreographic Residency with Choomna Dance Arts

- Solo Performer at Jacobs Pillow Choreographic Fellowship

Internship with Akram Khan Dance Company

Orsolina28

Internship at B12 Dance Festival

Thusnelda Mercy: Pina Bausch

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Experiences

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samantha_dauer@icloud.com.  All Rights Reserved.

Chloe Hamilton photography.

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