May 15/17/19: Racheal Prince
Photo by Micheal Slobadian
Cover Photo: Cindi Wicklund
Class Description:
Taking inspiration from her classical and contemporary dance background, Racheal's class will incorporate both structured and improv activities to explore the intricate connection between the mind and body. Through her contemporary movement classes, participants can expect a friendly and encouraging atmosphere where they are free to adapt their movements to their present state of being. The focus of the class is on combining coordination and fluidity while incorporating qualitative cues that can be applied to a more technical approach.
Raised in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Racheal Prince received her early training at the Quinte Ballet School under the direction of Brian Scott. At age 18, she attended the School of Alberta Ballet’s Pre Professional Program. She began her professional career with the Alberta Ballet Company, where she danced for four seasons. In 2007 she moved to Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver) to join Ballet BC where she danced for twelve seasons. After 12 incredible years with the company, she took on the role of Assistant Rehearsal Director for the 2019/20 season and set the ensemble work for Medhi Walerski’s Romeo and Juliet as well as Prelude. Racheal has always had a passion for teaching and mentoring dance artists. She is a guest teacher for many organizations including MO, Ballet BC, Harbour, Alberta Ballet, Ballet Edmonton, Ballet Bloch, Richmond Academy of Dance and Arts Umbrella. Racheal is the current co-Artisitc Director of Dance//Novella, a contemporary dance theatre collective.