Dr Sarah Knox is a Senior Lecturer in Dance Studies at The University of Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. She is the Co-Vice President of the World Dance Alliance (WDA) Asia Pacific and Co-Chair of the Education and Training Network. She also represents the WDA on the World Alliance for Arts Education executive forum. 

Sarah is a former professional contemporary dancer, and now works as a researcher, teacher, adjudicator, choreographer and arts advocate. Her research explores the nature of collaboration within choreographic contexts, dance education and pedagogy. She was named on the Dean’s list for research excellence for her doctoral thesis. At the University of Auckland she teaches dance techniques, choreography and professional practices, manages Dance Studies international student tours, and supervises to doctoral level. Sarah is the Assistant Dean (Academic) for the Faculty of Arts and Education and in 2024 she was awarded a faculty Leadership Excellence award.