I Teach...
Beginners and Intermediate Hip-Hop with a focus on social dances, choreography and freestyle skills; Beginners Lockin’ & Absolute Beginners Breakin’.
All Levels Workshops in Hip-Hop and Commercial choreography.
All Levels Contemporary and Lyrical Dance Classes, both in Technique and Choreography.
A Fusion of Hip-Hop and Contemporary Dance Choreography.
All Age Groups! 2yrs - 80yrs!
Group Classes, One-Off Workshops, Private Classes, Choreography, Dance Camps, Improvisation Skills, Re-Connecting to Your Body, Quietening the Mind.
I Specialise…
… in teaching Beginners Adults both Hip-Hop and Contemporary Dance. I create a low pressure, fun environment for adults who have very little experience and don’t know where to start or how to start improving.
… in Youth Dance. I founded my own youth dance company and ran it successfully for 5 years. Ages ranged from 11 - 22yrs. I meet young people where they are and challenge them to improve while holding a stable space for them to grow at their own pace.
… in creating “Joyful, Encouraging, Safe and Inspiring”* environments to connect with your body and learn. *(quote taken from previous student, Zoe Patterson)
… in Monthly Workshops sharing a healthy once-a-month drop-in of dance skills and info catered to the group.
… in Creating Choreography that is Fun, Clown-adjacent, a little Odd and Absurd, with Humanity at it’s centre - instead of heralding “the perfect dancer” Ideal.
… in Allowing my students to be Seen, to accept the Body and Skills they already have and to work from there. And by “Work”, I mean Joyfully Play and see what results emerge!
Photo by Shane Vaughan
“As a man that goes out a lot, I decided a few months back that I needed to learn to dance to get the max out of my nights out. Rachel came highly recommended and after just one session I was dancing, and dancing well, in the clubs! I thought it would take a few months! Rachel’s expertise has given me the knowledge and confidence to express myself and a new found love for dance!”
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tutorials available!
Hip-Hop Warm Up!
This 30min tutorial (created for Covid times but still great for some daily cardio!) is available for a Revolut or bank transfer donation. There is no talking, simply moving to music using Hip-Hop techniques. A great way to start your day, dance with housemates or if you’re sick of the gym!
SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS
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Commercial Choreography
A dance tutorial (created for Covid times but still available!) with original choreography to Power by Little Mix. This dance can be learned in heels, shoes or bare-feet. It is fun, empowering and high energy!
SUITABLE FOR INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Hip-Hop Choreo
A dance tutorial (created for Covid times but still available!) with original choreography to Heart by Limerick based rapper Citrus Fresh. Aggressive, high energy and in your face!
SUITABLE FOR IMPROVERS/INTERMEDIATE
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