Rachel Elyse Meador is currently the only certified Floor-Barre® teacher in Texas. She earned dual degrees from the University of Texas in Dance and Journalism. Upon graduation, Rachel attended the Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet Training Program on scholarship where she trained in classical and contemporary ballet, modern, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods and Floor-Barre®. She has performed with Denver’s Dawson Wallace Dance Project and is currently in her third season with Avant Chamber Ballet in Dallas, TX. In Austin, Rachel is a freelance performer and teacher at the Austin School of Classical Ballet (Vaganova Method) and a pilates-based fitness instructor. She writes PR copy for several companies and arts organizations and teaches a Writing for Dancers monthly seminar and ballet and Floor-Barre® classes at McCallum High School Fine Arts Academy.
Floor-Barre® Technique is a complete mind-body experience workout, designed to lengthen and strengthen muscles and improve body alignment. All exercises are executed lying on the floor, allowing students to focus inward, working muscles deeply and intelligently. It is gentle on joints and perfect for injury prevention and recovery. The strength and body awareness gained through Floor-Barre® provides a strong base for whatever the day brings.
