Sarah Donohue

Faculty Member

Ms. Sarah Donohue

Biography

Sarah Donohue is Associate Chair and Associate Professor of Dance at Utah Valley University and is on faculty with Integrated Movement Studies. Sarah holds an MFA in Dance from the University of Utah and is a Certified Laban Movement Analyst. Sarah danced professionally with Repertory Dance Theatre and has taught and choreographed nationally and internationally, including South Korea, Bella Vita Arts Workshop in Italy, Montana Dance Arts, De Sales University, Rutgers University, The University of Utah, and The University of Oregon. She is the recipient of the 2019 UVU Presidential Fellowship, Grants for Engaged Learning, the UVU Faculty Excellence Award, and High Impact Practices grants. Sarah’s research explores play and the physicality humor through a Laban/Bartenieff lens. Sarah has presented at the International Society for Humor Studies conference in Ireland, the National Dance Education Organization’s Annual conference, and the Bill Evans Somatic Dance Workshop. Sarah’s choreography was selected and performed at the American College Dance Association’s National Festival at the Kennedy Center.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA), University of Utah, 2007

Major: Modern Dance

Certified Laban Movement Analyst, Integrated Movement Studies, 2006

Major: Bartenieff Fundamentals and Laban Movement Analysis

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), University of Arizona, 2002

Major: Dance

Teaching

DANC 2670

Introduction to Laban Studies, Spring 2025

DANC 342R

Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level III/ Semester II, Spring 2025

DANC 442R

Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique and Theory Level IV/ Semester II, Spring 2025

Presentations

Donohue, Sarah , Dialogue on Inclusion, "Esprit d.c.: Uplifting Hip Hop’s Roots and Diversifying the Curriculum", School of the Arts, BB Jones. (November, 2023)
Donohue, Sarah , Choreography for CDE, "Attune". (April, 2023)
Donohue, Sarah (Co-Chair), American College Dance Association Conference, "Surface Tension Screendance", University of Utah. (March, 2023)
Donohue, Sarah (Co-Chair), American College Dance Association Conference, "CDE Stop Motion Project - Where Empty Minds Misbehave". ()
Donohue, Sarah (Presenter & Author), Somatic Dance Conference, "Integrating Play in the Technique Studio", Hobart & William Smith Colleges, NY. ()
Donohue, Sarah (Presenter & Author), Somatic Dance Conference, "Language for Movement and Transformation", Hobart & William Smith Colleges, NY. ()

Scholarly/Creative Works

Donohue, Sarah , (2015) "That Ineffable Groove" .
Donohue, Sarah , (2013) "A How to Guide" .
Donohue, Sarah , (2013) "While Nine Were Wishing" .
Donohue, Sarah , (2012) "8 Seconds of Fame" .
Donohue, Sarah , (2012) "The Yellow Wallpaper" .
Donohue, Sarah , (2011) "Gamut" .

Awards

Flexible Teaching Award - 2nd Place Best Hybrid Design

Office of Teaching and Learning

Faculty Excellence AwardUVU

UVU

Dean's Faculty Recognition Award

SOA