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SARAH CALHOUN
Owner/Founder - Perfect Pointe Dance Supply
SEPTEMBER 2015
PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY
PCT: Why did you decide to open a dance supply store?
SC: Late spring of last year, I had the younger of my two
daughters. While on maternity leave, I thought it was
a great time to enroll my oldest daughter in dance. We
were in need of dance shoes and attire. I quickly realized
the closest location was in Fort Worth. Having two small
children, leaving the house and traveling anywhere is
always an ad venture. I started thinking, there is a need for
a local dance retailer in Parker County and Weatherford
would be a perfect location. This was a great opportunity
to get involved in a passion of mine and also a great time
to create an environment that is family friendly while also
having my two young daughters with me. This was my
chance to start something for my family and to make a
positive impact in our community. I wanted to bring back
great customer service, so people would once again be
excited to shop. I envisioned creating a fun experience
for dancers, gymnasts and cheerleaders when shopping
for items they need for the activity they love. After returning to my full time job in the corporate world, I took the
biggest, most exciting chance.
I left to open my business, Perfect Pointe Dance Supply.
I’ve had the opportunity to meet great people in the
community, make new friends and help make an impact
on those who are involved in dance, gymnastics, cheerleading and fitness classes. Since I opened at the end of
2014, I have loved every moment!
PCT: Do you have a dancing background?
SC: Yes, I grew up dancing. My family has always said
from the moment I was born, I’ve had “Happy Feet.”
Apparently whenever I heard music, I had the urge to
dance and that urge continued. At the age of 5, I started
ballet, tap and jazz classes at Judy Conti Dance Studio in
Ohio. I continued dancing until I became a cheerleader
in junior high and high school.
After high school graduation, I obtained my bachelor’s of Science in Applied Science from Youngstown
State University (GO PENGUINS!) in Youngstown,
Ohio. During my college academic years, I was a
member of the YSU Dance Ensemble.
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It was a great experience to continue dancing while meeting others who share the same passion. Dancing was a
great change of pace to my full time academic and full
time work schedule. At this stage of my life, my dancing
is with my husband, Wade, and daughters, Reagan and
Kennedy whenever music is on regardless of where we
are or who is watching. Once a dancer, the love of dance
never disappears, it’s just presented in a different manner.
PCT: What is your favorite thing about dance?
SC: My favorite thing about dance is the way it makes
me feel. It clears the mind and gives one the freedom