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Sarah Jacobson
Founder/Instructor
Movement has been my way of expression for as long as I can remember.
As a young child, I loved gymnastics and was my happiest when I was twirling, leaping in the air, or turning myself upside down. Later, I discovered my love for dance and as I embarked on a journey to discover more about the arts, I began to delve deeper into finding my own language through creative movement. I took classes in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and challenged my curiosity through other styles, such as improvisation, acro dance, reggae, and afro Caribbean classes. I joined several youth groups and took as many performing opportunities as were offered to me.
I was fortunate enough to be offered a place at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, in England and it was here that I was introduced to dance in education, specifically dance for individuals with Autism. My studies required me to take part in, as well as lead, workshops for children with this condition. I enjoyed this time immensely, I saw how dance could truly impact the lives of these individuals in so many ways, giving them a voice and helping them develop a number of life skills, all while doing something that they loved. I learned that everyone can find freedom and expression through movement, no matter their age or ability. Even from this early on, I had the idea that continuing this work might be something I'd want to pursue in the future.
After graduating, I went on to perform as a dancer professionally in several countries, including; England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Australia, and America and fulfilled a lifelong dream of performing in Cirque du Soleil's "Pomp Duck and Circumstance". While living in Germany, I also taught dance at a local studio. In 2003, I finally settled in the US and later became a citizen. I became a mother to two boys and was employed as a dance instructor at West Side Performing Arts, here in Madison, WI.
As it happened, my youngest son was diagnosed with Autism. After the closure of WSPA, I continued to teach and began offering dance classes for children with developmental differences. During this time, I became a certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance instructor.
Through my own journey with my son, I saw a desperate need for classes for children that found it difficult to participate in regular activities with their peers. I wanted to continue to develop a dance program that would not only help fill this gap and make dance accessible to everyone but would also provide an opportunity for parents of children with developmental differences, to meet and form new connections.
With the opening of Vibe -The place to dance-, I am so thrilled to have been given the opportunity to fulfill this dream.
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Madalin Berube
Madalin Berube grew up in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota where she began dancing at the age of three at a local Just For Kix program.
She continued to study dance at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point and spent one-year training at the University of Minnesota, Mankato.
During her time in college, she studied various genres of dance and presented original choreography at student-produced shows. She has been instructed by Joan Karlen, Michael Estanich, Pamela Luedtke, Daniel Stark, Julie Kerr-Berry, and Allison Daughty.
Awarded the Suzanne Gingrasso scholarship in 2019, Madalin studied Early Childhood Dance Education, Language of Dance (LOD), and Dance for Social Change at the 92Y in New York. She is currently teaching at Preschool of the Arts and performing professionally with KLJ Movements.
KATRINA ANDERSON
Katrina started dancing at the age of 10 and has been dancing for over 10 years. She is trained in hip hop, jazz, contemporary and ballet; has taught and assisted in the styles of hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, and adaptive; and competed nationwide in contemporary, jazz and hip hop for five years. She received her training from the VIBE faculty!
Her extensive volunteer work along with studies pertaining to child development, psychology, as well as her work with children with developmental differences, makes her an asset to the culture of VIBE as both an instructor and office support team member. A fully inclusive environment where dancers and families are made to feel welcome, safe, and treated with kindness and respect, is a priority for Katrina. She wants everyone to feel at home when at the studio!
Katrina lives in the Verona area and is finishing up her undergraduate degree in Education with an emphasis in Child Life from Edgewood College. She is beginning graduate school this fall with the goal to becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Sarah was born and raised in Sheffield, England, U.K., where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. She has performed in a variety of shows throughout England, Germany, The Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland including; Cirque du Soleil's 'Pomp Duck and Circumstance', and 'Russ Steven's Theater of Illusion'. She was a performer for 'Williams Entertainment' in Munich, Germany, a dancer at SeaWorld Australia and choreographer for a Warner Bro's show at Six Flags, California.
Sarah holds over 25 years of teaching experience in many styles including contemporary, jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, lyrical, adaptive dance, and acro. She has taught in studios not only in the U.S.A (California, Arizona, and Wisconsin) but also in England and Germany.
She is a firm believer that dancing stimulates the mind, body, and soul and that everyone should have the chance to dance. She is a certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance instructor and has a passion for teaching dance to children with developmental differences. Sarah is excited about the development of her new program 'ConfiDANCE', which focuses on exactly that.
Sarah lives in Monona and has two sons, Ben and Sam. When she is not teaching, she works as a licensed massage therapist. Her hobbies include painting, yoga, and travel.