Sandy de Neui has shared her talents and love of dance and movement throughout her 53-year career, bringing to countless lives joy, confidence, fitness, and a sense of belonging to a creative community. Dancing and performing as a child, by the time she entered the dance program at Arizona State University she had already been a standout in private studios, taught her peers, and choreographed competitive dance performances. Known for her dance talents, she gained additional recognition as Miss Tempe 1964 and Miss Maricopa 1965.

A graduate of Tempe Union High School, she returned to teach there after earning her master's degree in physical education and dance. Recruited to join the Mesa Community College physical education department, she began expanding the curriculum to include a wealth of dance styles including jazz, tap, ballet, modern, and choreography. She also collaborated with other departments to provide training for other activities such as cheerleading and gymnastics. A variety of Asian Arts were added such as yoga and meditation to meet the needs of the community.

She established the first dance performance company at MCC. Many, many students have enjoyed her classes over the decades, drawn to them for their reputation of providing a safe environment adapted to each participants body, fitness level, and lifestyle. Some return semester after semester finding every class is creative, innovative, and exciting fun regardless of skill levels.

Today, Sandy is adjunct faculty at MCC serving as a valued teacher, colleague, and mentor.