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Rachael Markarian

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Rachael Markarian is a professional dancer, actress, educator, and author from Massachusetts. She began her professional dance career in LA when she was 20 years old. Throughout her career, she has danced with some of the world’s top artists including: Rihanna, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Panic at the Disco, and Cher! She’s also danced on The Grammy’s, Billboard Music Awards, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, MTV Music & Movie Awards, X-Factor, 2 Super Bowl Halftime Shows with both Beyonce and Katy Perry, and 3 world tours with Katy Perry, Chayanne and Rihanna where she also served as Dance Captain.

Not only does Rachael have a passion for dance, she also had the great fortune of pursuing an acting career. She’s been featured in over 100 films, television series, and commercials including: Glee, Top Gun: Maverick, Sweet Magnolias, The Walking Dead, Captain America: Brave New World, The Morning Show, Criminal Minds, Descendants, Microsoft, and Aflac!

Now, Rachael is a faculty member at NRG Dance Project, traveling across the U.S. and Canada as a Master Teacher and Choreographer. Her passion for empowering young artists motivated her to write her book, “The Dancer’s Edge A Guide and Workbook to Mastering Mindset, Artistry, and Opportunity on and off the Dance Floor,” giving dancers the resources they need to understand the industry and themselves.