Sarah Vann Drake

Rising Star 2012

Shining Star 2018

Couples Induction 2018 with Kyle Redd

Sarah Van Drake is a 5-time NASDE Champion, Holds 11 US OPEN titles and is an 8-time  GRAND NATIONAL Champion.Sarah has been competing in Swing dancing since she was 14. With her partner Kyle Redd, they have been teaching, competing, performing, judging and choreographing all over the world for more than 20 years. Sarah with Kyle are the only couple to hold a US Open Swing Dance Championship title in both the “Showcase” and “Classic” Divisions. Sarah is known for her ability to teach their innovative style while preserving the fundamental roots of West Coast Swing. She is a West Coast Swing Champion Dancer, a teacher, promoter, and judge as well as danced in movies.  She continues to play a major role in the growth of West Coast Swing, internationally.