All dancers ages 16+ are invited to join Cleveland Dance Project for a *Contemporary Master Class* *with Rachel Soucie* *Saturday 11/17 from 5-6:30pm* *Dance Studio M in Solon* Only $10 with pre-registration at www.clevelanddanceproject.com/classes.html or $12 at the door *Rachel's bio:* Rachel Soucie is a performer, instructor, and choreographer currently based in Cleveland. She received extensive training and performed with the Medina Academy of Classical Ballet, Ohio Youth Ballet Company, Dee Hillier Dance, Joffrey Ballet, South Carolina Dance Conservatory, Cleveland Ballet, Ohio Ballet, and the Alvin Ailey School to name a few. She began her pro career as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers Dance Team, then moved to NYC and spent 10 yrs performing all over the country in theaters such as City Center, Madison Square Garden, Harry Du'jour Playhouse and more. Rachel has worked with numerous choreographers and companies including Mia Michaels, Jermaine Browne, Sheila Barker, the Underground Dance Project, Candance Franklin Dance, Clyde Bailey Dance Theater, and as a principal with Vissi Dance Theater. She has performed nearly every role in the Nutcracker, and numerous roles in other classic ballets, as well as the occasional musical. In addition to her stage career, she has also performed in fashion shows, music videos, and artistic photo shoots. Since returning to Ohio to raise her sons, she has performed pieces for Annika Sheaff, Sarah Carey, Anna Cerveny, Regina Pietraroia, Madi Jackson, Sha'Ran Marshall, and B-boy Tony Fresh. Rachel currently teaches classes in ballet, contemporary ballet, modern, and jazz at professional schools in the area including Beck Center for the Arts. She has been instructor and adjudicator for scholarship students of Dance Masters and teaches master classes throughout the country. She holds a certification in nutrition, is a STNA, and has 20 years experience working with preschoolers. Rachel strives to motivate and inspire her students to learn and grow as dancers and people, and to nurture the artist within. Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project 440.725.7778 clevelanddanceproject@gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en> / showcase <https://www.facebook.com/events/469349773575201/>