Rachel Colombe is a professional dancer, ballet instructor, and choreographer with more than five years of experience teaching, coaching, and mentoring dancers of all ages. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Webster University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, Rachel has built a reputation for her strong technical instruction, creative choreography, and positive, student-centered approach to dance education.

 

In addition to her university training, she attended the ArcDanz International Dance Intensive in Puebla, Mexico, where she studied under Andrea Weber, Angel Arámbula, and Karen de Luna. Rachel is currently a company dancer, guest instructor, and Nutcracker rehearsal assistant with Ballet 314.

 

She previously served as Lead Ballet Instructor, Choreographer, and Assistant Director of Competition at a competitive dance studio, where she taught ballet, developed award-winning competition choreography, managed rehearsal schedules, and prepared dancers for successful competition performances.

 

She also teaches adaptive dance classes and has received numerous choreography awards, including Top Teacher honors, and has been commissioned to create original choreography for a professional dance company. 

 

Rachel is passionate about creating a supportive, inspiring classroom where dancers develop strong technique, confidence, artistry, and a lifelong love of dance.