Rachel’s Workshops
Moving Stress
Body-Based Wisdom
Often people say they can't have fun dancing because they are too "stuck in their heads". This workshop directly addresses the root cause of stress and provides practical brain-based tools to transform it. You will break out of your head and into your body where joy, freedom, and sensuality are accessible. In this workshop, you will train your brain and body to be resilient, adaptable, and creative. Based on the latest neuroscience research, dance is a great way to rewire the central nervous system. This workshop combines lecture and movement practices leaving you with a full tool-belt to dance with confidence. Book now
Dance at Work
For the Innovators
Cutting-edge companies and their people use innovative tools for business productivity. Dance has proven to enhance creativity, promote a growth mindset, and connect people across cultures. The “Dance at Work” curriculum addresses stress, wellness, and burnout. Groups will learn the value of “dance breaks” and will observe improvements in their ability to problem solve and communicate with compassion. If you want your employees to gain brain/body tools currently emerging from the latest neuroscience research then this professional development workshop is for you. Book now
Swingin’ Blues
East Coast, West Coast & more!
This workshop weaves together lecture and dance to honor the genre that swept the world during the Jazz Era. You will know the key players and their roles in turning Jazz and Big Band music into the dances we know as SWING. When we say "Swing" we are referring to an umbrella of dances born in Black communities in Harlem during the 1920's-1940's. You will learn the differences in these styles, their fundamental movements, rhythms, and techniques. The workshop uses dance as a platform to tell the story of the politics, economics, and racial inequities of the United States. You will develop solo movement, line dances, and partner work. Book now
Teacher Training
For Embodied Leaders
This workshop is for educators and coaches to deepen their capacity to create safe containers for students’ transformations. Topics include impactful opening/closings, neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation, and backward spiral curriculum design. Regardless of the subject you are passionate about sharing, this workshop will equip you with the tools necessary to be a transformative teacher, supporting your students to reach their highest potential. Book now
Brazilian Zouk Lambada
The Forbidden Dance
Brazilian Zouk Lambada is a complex, yet accessible, partner dance. It invites you to explore concepts of closeness, co-regulation, and non-verbal communication. But first comes rhythm, footwork, and direction changes. Brazilian Zouk is growing in popularity around the world and can be seen influencing the evolution of other genres including West Coast Swing and Bachata. Book now.
The Hug
A Magical Embrace
A good hug is simple and profound. In the context of dance, creating a good hug involves posture, pressure, tone, musicality, quality of touch, hygiene, etc. This workshop offers the opportunity to switch roles and tune into the subtle nuances of the lead/follow dynamic.
If you love social dances that utilize a close-embrace (Tango, Blues, Bolero, Brazilian Zouk, etc) this workshop will take your connection to the next level. Book now