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Sara Gutz

Director of Marketing and Communications

Sara Gutz brings a unique blend of extensive dance experience, creative vision, and marketing expertise. Growing up in Minnesota, she trained at the prestigious Larkin Dance Studio from age two through high school, developing a strong foundation in styles ranging from ballet and jazz to hip hop, contemporary, and musical theatre. She continued her dance career at Louisiana State University as a member of the LSU Tiger Girls Dance Team, helping secure a 2022 national championship in the D1A Hip Hop division.

Sara’s accomplishments include placing Top 10 for Teen Best Dancer at The Dance Awards, competing on NBC’s World of Dance Season 3, winning a collegiate national championship in hip hop, and appearing on America’s Got Talent. Today, she tours as a demonstrator with New York City Dance Alliance and Episodes: Dance Team Elevated, traveling nationwide to set choreography, teach master classes, and inspire the next generation of dancers.

Alongside her dance career, Sara earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She gained professional experience as a social media manager and marketing coordinator for Whit Design Agency before launching her own agency, Solid Ground Creatives. Combining her artistic background with strategic marketing knowledge, Sara brings a unique perspective to creative direction, content creation, and digital storytelling.