Sarah Calver graduated from WAAPA in 1984 and since then has had the opportunity to observe and be part of the Territory’s vibrant and vital dance community in her work as an administrator, professional performer, choreographer, director, and educator, in the areas of dance, theatre, youth, the elderly, multi-cultural, Indigenous, large-scale performances and community events, and in remote regions.

Over the past twenty-two years Sarah’s work has been influenced and shaped by the people, the places and the artists that have been part of her life here in the Territory, the work she implemented and nurtured showcased a range of local initiatives that highlighted the unique and inspirational realizations within our diverse NT Dance Community.

Sarah’s work history includes:
Feats Unlimited – An NT Dance In Education Company 1984-1987;
Dance Officer for Brown’s Mart Community Arts NT 1988-1994;
physical theatre coordinator for Corrugated Iron Youth Arts 1987-1998;
founding Director of the Grey Panthers 1988;
co-founding Director of TRACKS Inc 1993-1998;
Independent Dancer 1998-2005;
Jump Rope For Heart field officer and coach 2000-2005; and
National Trainer/Presenter for Les Mills Body Training Systems in the Health and Fitness Industry 1999-2003.

She has vast experience as a director, dancer, choreographer and teacher. She has choreographed and performed in many of Tracks productions, including Sacred Space, 4WD - Sweat Dust and Romance and Mother Daughter.

Sarah is currently the Executive Officer for Ausdance NT, Jump Rope For Heart Field Officer with the National Heart Foundation NT and Group Fitness Leader with Health and Fitness On Mitchell.

Her mantra: Move with passion, move with purpose and move beyond boundaries.