Rachel is from Long Island, NY and began her dance training at the age of three at Donna Carbone’s Dance Arts. Upon graduating from high school, Rachel attended Stonehill College in Massachusetts where she pursued degrees in History, Education, and Dance. She was a member of both the Stonehill College Dance Company and Dance Club, and choreographed for three years with the company. Rachel has also attended and performed with the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC, and the Florence Dance Center in Florence, Italy. After graduating from Stonehill, Rachel moved to Boston and currently teaches Social Studies at Attleboro High School. She also recently graduated from Boston University with her Masters degree in educational leadership and policy studies. She continues to take open classes in Boston and NYC with various choreographers and professionals. Rachel absolutely loves the DanceWorks Boston community and is so excited to be with the company for her 12th season! She cannot wait to continue sharing her passion for dance as she choreographes her 8th piece for the company this season.