Rachel Van Buskirk (Choreographer) danced professionally with the Atlanta Ballet for thirteen years and has been commissioned as a guest artist with various other companies across the country. Professional highlights include North American premieres of David Bintley’s Carmina Burana as the principal lead “Fortuna”, Liam Scarlett’s Vespertine, and the world premiere of Lauri Stalling’s big with Big Boi from Outkast. Some of her favorite roles include “Lucy” in Micheal Pink’s Dracula, “Autumn” in James Kedulka’s The Four Seasons, and the duet in Ohad Naharin’s Minus 16. Rachel was nominated and cover girl for Dance Magazine’s 2012’s “25 to Watch” and named a “30 Under 30” by ArtsATL. In 2017, Rachel co-founded Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre where her roles include Dancer, Co-Director of Terminus Student Company, Marketing Director, and Choreographer. She has choreographed several short works for Terminus’ school and company, co-created a duet, Treaty, which premiered in Montana, created a children's ballet, Peter & the Wolf, partnered with the Alliance Theatre, and produced The Nutcracker Suite on the Terminus Student Company. In addition to her dance career, Rachel is also a passionate dance educator and mentor and is currently pursuing a Business Degree in Management at Georgia State University.
Rachel Van Buskirk
Rachel Van Buskirk (Choreographer) danced professionally with the Atlanta Ballet for thirteen years and has been commissioned as a guest artist with various other companies across the country. Professional highlights include North American premieres of David Bintley’s Carmina Burana as the principal lead “Fortuna”, Liam Scarlett’s Vespertine, and the world premiere of Lauri Stalling’s big with Big Boi from Outkast. Some of her favorite roles include “Lucy” in Micheal Pink’s Dracula, “Autumn” in James Kedulka’s The Four Seasons, and the duet in Ohad Naharin’s Minus 16. Rachel was nominated and cover girl for Dance Magazine’s 2012’s “25 to Watch” and named a “30 Under 30” by ArtsATL. In 2017, Rachel co-founded Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre where her roles include Dancer, Co-Director of Terminus Student Company, Marketing Director, and Choreographer. She has choreographed several short works for Terminus’ school and company, co-created a duet, Treaty, which premiered in Montana, created a children’s ballet, Peter & the Wolf, partnered with the Alliance Theatre, and produced The Nutcracker Suite on the Terminus Student Company. In addition to her dance career, Rachel is also a passionate dance educator and mentor and is currently pursuing a Business Degree in Management at Georgia State University.