sasha soreff

Choreographer and empathy/movement facilitator Sasha Soreff shares excerpts from the four eras of her dancing career, which was transformed by her experiences with painful neuropathy and cancer. As artistic director of Sasha Soreff Dance Theater, she created her signature piece, “The Dancer Who Wore Sneakers and Other Tales,” in response to a chronic foot condition that reshaped her creative life. Long-term experiences with neuropathy in her feet, as well as a cancer journey, have inspired her artistry and invigorated her commitment to creating communal spaces for deep empathy, embodiment, and healing.

In this Talk, Sasha shares her inspiring journey from being a professional dancer to navigating physical challenges like foot pain, neuropathy, and cancer. With a beautifully sensitive perspective, she discusses the power of empathy, embodiment, and expression, especially for those who are sensitive. Sasha dives into how relational neuroscience can reshape our brains, opening us up to new possibilities and deeper, more empathetic connections. 

A ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ cross country trip yielded unexpected discoveries for Sasha Soreff, when she set off with two friends across the Southern United States in 1992. When she isn't on life-changing adventures, Sasha Soreff is a NYC-based transformational coach and facilitator, writer, choreographer, and dance teacher.