Bon Jour!!! Thank you for taking some time out of your day to visit my website! It’s funny how things evolve…As a young girl in ballet class in New Haven, Connecticut, I never thought that my journey would lead me to a place where I have a website to share about myself and the art that I love!!
Why Ballet?
Every dancer knows that ballet is the foundation for great technique, but not every dancer loves ballet. Ballet builds strength, flexibility, grace, and technique. You can always spot the dancer who has had solid ballet training…But, sometimes it can be boring and slow – a major turn-off to young dancers…It doesn’t have to be! Ballet can be fun and exciting for dancers of all styles. Teaching ballet isn’t just about having a ton of knowledge and ability, it also takes the right combination of humor, personality, energy, and motivation from a teacher to spark a little love for ballet…or, a lot of love!!
Why Rachel White Ballet?
I love ballet! I live, breathe, and sleep ballet and have been so lucky to have made this my life’s work! I am classically trained from some of the top schools and have had some of the greatest teachers in the field, but I know that not every dancer dreams of tutus and pointe shoes. I’m not your typical ballet teacher…
If you are looking for the quiet, serious type, I might not be the right teacher for you. I’m proud to say I am a “little out of the box” as far as ballet teachers go. I’m excited to share what I love with my students and I want them to know that from the start! I believe it is my purpose in life to inspire dancers and get them excited about ballet. My greatest goal at the end of class, is to hear a student say that they didn’t like ballet, but my class was fun and exciting for them. Then, I have done my job!
What can I bring to your school/event/convention?
I have made ballet my life’s work, so I do not teach other styles. Instead, I teach classes that compliment my ballet and pointe classes. My Ballet Workout classes are based off the workout formally known as a NYCB Workout, which was disbanded in 2011. I was fortunate to be certified by NYCB before the program ended and have continued to teach this anaerobic, ballet, plus Pilates and Yoga inspired workout. Sections include Moving Warm-Up, Stretching, Core and Adductor excercises, Floor Barre and Centre. It is fun and appropriate for all levels and ages and can be a fabulous class for adults looking to return to or begin ballet.
It’s an amazing thing to be able to share my passion and love with dancers of all ages and I hope to see YOU sometime in the future!
Warm Regards,
Rachel
