Clair Sauran studied at Australia’s prestigious performing arts school The McDonald College and holds tertiary qualifications from Griffith University and the University of Technology Sydney.

She is a published journalist and has worked alongside Terence Kohler as Dramaturge and Creative Consultant for over a decade. With performances on three continents, their notable collaborations include The Temple Dancer with the State Theatre of Baden, Serie Noire A Choreographic Murder Mystery created for the Bavarian State Ballet, Cinderella – a Tragic Tale with the Finnish National Ballet and Helden an original three-act ballet created for Bavarian State Ballet.