SHE MOVES
March 14 | Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston
3400 Main Street, Houston TX 77002
Event Schedule
5:00–5:45 PM — Keynote Conversation
5:45–6:30 PM — Audience Mixer
7:00 PM — Performance
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She Moves is an evening celebrating women in dance education through performance, conversation, and leadership. Presented by Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater (SMCDT) during Women’s History Month, the program names this year’s honoree as Sanja Korman, recognizing her lasting impact on K–12 public dance education within the Houston Independent School District.
The event brings together artists, educators, students, and community members for a curated experience that highlights the influence of women shaping the future of dance education. Through live performance and facilitated conversation, She Moves creates space for reflection, dialogue, and connection.
The evening culminates in a concert featuring performances by Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater, highlighting works by female choreographers Abby Williams Chin and Yu-Ling Yeh from the company’s current season. The program also includes performances by surprise guest artists celebrating Sanja’s contributions to dance education across Houston ISD.
Sanja
Korman
As Fine Arts Dance Coordinator for Houston ISD, Sanya designs and supports PK–12 dance programs that go beyond technique: cultivating confidence, imagination, and resilience. She provides curriculum development, instructional resources, professional learning, and mentorship, while building partnerships that enrich the educational experience. Believing that every individual has unique talents, Sanya creates platforms for students to perform, choreograph, and express themselves, empowering them to become lifelong learners prepared for an ever-changing world.
Her vision is simple yet profound: through dance, students discover their voice, embrace collaboration, and develop the courage to lead with creativity.
Sanja holds a BS in Kinesiology from the University of Sarajevo and a master’s in education, Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University Texas. Her achievements include recognitions as a National Dance Educator by the National Dance Association and by Dance Magazine, multiple state and regional awards, and a recent nomination for NDEO’s Outstanding Leadership Award in K–12. She actively serves professional organizations as a presenter, advocate, and leader, always championing the arts as a catalyst for growth and possibility.
