Artist Bio
SAHAI HEYWARD is a native from Newark, Delaware where she began training at the age of 5. After moving to NYC, she began her training at Dance Theater of Harlem and later attended the Professional Performing Arts High School, where she continued her studies at the Ailey School. She is currently a Senior at Montclair State University with a focus in Dance and a minor in Psychology. Sahai has had the privilege of dancing in the works of Jessie DiMauro, Nancy Lushington, Maxine Steinman, and many more.
Sahai Heyward
(302) 220-3944
heywards1@montclair.edu
DOB: 05/19/1999 / U.S Citizen/ Height 5’5”
Training/Experience
(2017- May of 2021) Montclair State University – B.F.A Dance Major - G.P.A: 3.6
(2013- 2017) Professional Performing Arts High School – Dance Major
Performance Experience
Montclair State University
(2019) La Rosas – Maxine Steinman
(2018) 5 Machines - Nancy Lushington
(2018) Out of the Void into the New Light - Robert Burk
(2017) A Traves de sus ojos – Jessie DiMauro
Professional Performing Arts High School / Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Performed in works by Lisa Attles, Dina Wright – Joseph, Adrienne Hurd, Guillermo Aca, and Jeffrey Bynum
Dwana Smallwood Youth Ensemble
Performed in works by Dwana Smallwood
Awards
(2017 – current) Dean’s List
(2018 - 2019) The National Society of Leadership and Success