Rachel Caldwell

Rachel Caldwell graduated from the University of North Texas with a BFA in Dance and from Mills College with a MFA in Dance Performance and Choreography. She is from Houston, Texas, where she grew up studying ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop and Scottish highland dance. Rachel is a Contributing Editor for Dance Teacher.

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A Diverse group of Young Students Practicing Dance in a Studio

Balancing Technique, Choreography, and Creative Exploration in a K–12 Dance Class

Rachel Caldwell

Ballet students holding hands with teacher at dance studio

7 Icebreakers to Welcome Your New K–12 Students

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Charles “Honi” Coles: Speedy and Sophisticated Rhythm Tap Dancer

Rachel Caldwell

A black and white photograph of Kazuo Ohno, dressed in only a silk robe, kneeling on a low wooden stool.

Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno: The Creators of Butoh

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Vaslav Nijinsky: Pioneer of Contemporary Ballet

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In this black and white photo, Anna Sokolow is shown chest-up in a layered fabric top with short sleeves. Her short hair is half-pulled back, and she leans back slightly as she tilts her chin up and looks over her right shoulder.

Anna Sokolow: Choreographer for Social Justice

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A black and white photograph. Harold Nicholas jumps over his brother, Fayard. They wear tuxedos and tap shoes and perform in front of a stage curtain.

The Nicholas Brothers: Tap Dancing With Flash and Class

Rachel Caldwell

Collage of teaching images featuring Caridad Martinez

Caridad Martinez Teaches Grand Rond de Jambe en l’Air

Rachel Caldwell

How Trailblazer Asadata Dafora Brought West African Dance to the Concert Stage

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A women crossing her arms stands and laughs.

Pina Bausch: Embodying Tanztheater

Rachel Caldwell

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