Rachel Strickland, aka "Madame Rex" — Instructor: Beginner Hoop & Aerial Conditioning
Classically trained in ballet since the age of three, Rachel is a ballerina turned aerialist, showgirl, and variety performer. Modern, belly dance, and lyrical jazz make up some of her versatile background, as well as two years of aerial acrobatic training at the Circus Center of San Francisco. Rachel’s cross training gives her the ability to deliver a wide range of movements from lithe and ethereal to earthy and visceral. After moving to California to train in circus arts, Rachel found a home in the Nekyia, an elegant belly-dance fusion troupe, and the illustrious dark circus phenomenon, the Vau de Vire Society. She has performed across the United States as a corps dancer, soloist, and pole acrobat. Rich, extravagant movements and strong, multifaceted technique are her trademarks. Captivating audiences with an eloquent musculature and a capacity to deliver roles from comedy to mystery.
See more about Rachel’s performance art at her web site:
madamerex.com
Classically trained in ballet since the age of three, Rachel is a ballerina turned aerialist, showgirl, and variety performer. Modern, belly dance, and lyrical jazz make up some of her versatile background, as well as two years of aerial acrobatic training at the Circus Center of San Francisco. Rachel’s cross training gives her the ability to deliver a wide range of movements from lithe and ethereal to earthy and visceral. After moving to California to train in circus arts, Rachel found a home in the Nekyia, an elegant belly-dance fusion troupe, and the illustrious dark circus phenomenon, the Vau de Vire Society. She has performed across the United States as a corps dancer, soloist, and pole acrobat. Rich, extravagant movements and strong, multifaceted technique are her trademarks. Captivating audiences with an eloquent musculature and a capacity to deliver roles from comedy to mystery.
See more about Rachel’s performance art at her web site:
madamerex.com
