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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

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

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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© 2019 - 2026 by Samantha Dauer. 

samantha_dauer@icloud.com.  All Rights Reserved.

Chloe Hamilton photography.

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