Professional Bio
Sara M. Adams
Sara is a bilingual, versatile, experienced educator with more than 15 years' experience teaching French language and sciences, Yoga, Art and Dance, among other courses. She is passionate about helping people and life-long learning. In addition to teaching adolescents and adults alike, Sara also freelances as a content creator and arts and mindfulness facilitator/coach and consultant. Sara enjoys advocating for dance and arts integration for all ages and abilities, particularly in public schools. She frequently offers professional development sessions for educators. In addition to a passion for dance, Sara has a passion for health and wellness, particularly using the arts as a form of expression and therapy. Sara is currently studying Expressive Arts Therapy through Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sara resides in Middleton, NS with her husband and two children.
Education & Training
- Master's of Mental Health Counseling in Expressive Arts Therapy, Lesley University, MA, USA (projected graduation 2025)
- Dance for Health: Dementia facilitator training, Dance Nova Scotia, NS (2023)
- HealthRHYTHMS Group Empowerment Drum Circle facilitator training, Remo, USA (2023)
- Certificate in Visual Arts Education, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, NS (2022)
- Dance for Health: Parkinson's facilitator training, Dance Nova Scotia, NS (2022)
- Certificate in Dance Education, National Dance Education Organization, New York, USA (2022)
- Arts Integration Specialist Certification, Education Closet, Maryland, USA (2021)
- Foundation Module, Dance Movement Therapy, New Zealand (2021)
- Trauma Informed Practice Training Level 1 & 2, University of British Columbia (2021)
- Brain Compatible Dance Education, Creative Dance Center, Seattle, USA (2019)
- Master's of Arts and Education in Francophone Literature and Culture, Memorial University, NF (2016)
- Birth Doula Training, DONA (2014)
- Diploma in Holistic Nutritional Consulting, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, NS (2012)
- Yoga Life Coaching Certification, Wild Abundant Life, Wheaton, IL, USA (2012)
- Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher Training, Therapeutic Approach Yoga, NS (2012)
- Yoga Assisting Workshop, Halifax Yoga, NS (2012)
- Teaching Yoga for Kids, Halifax Yoga, NS (2012)
- Certified Zumba Instructor (Basic), Zumba Inc., NS (2011)
- Registered Yoga Teacher, Canadian Yoga Alliance (2010)
- Yoga Teacher Training (200 hr), Breathing Space Yoga, NS (2009)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Crisis Prevention Institute (HRCE), NS (2009)
- Bachelor of Education, Université Sainte-Anne, NS (2007)
- Bachelor of Arts and Science, Saint Mary's University, NS (2005)
