Rachel Hellwig

Rachel is a dance writer from Birmingham, Alabama. She enjoys taking ballet classes, reading about dance, and attending live performances of ballet and classical music.

Dancer Andrew Taft, in a purple jacket and white tights, lunges deeply on his left leg and holds his arms out wide while her partner, ballerina Elizabeth Barreto, has her right leg wrapped around his waist while she holds her upper body up in a "fish" lift. She wears a bright pink tutu and tiara, and they dance onstage during a performance of the Nutcracker ballet with backdrops depicting the Land of Sweets.

Company Life

My Big “Nutcracker” Break: 3 Pros Share Memories and Advice for Taking on Lead Roles

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Wearing khaki pants and a a khaki button down, a spotlit Andres Castillo kneels on the ground onstage and reaches up with his right arm. He holds an American flag in his right hand, which drapes over his left shoulder and down his back, and looks up towards his hand.

Career

Moving Away From Family for Ballet: 4 Pros Share Their Experience and Advice

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Training

For Late Starters, How Hard Is It to Become a Professional Dancer? 3 Who Know Offer Their Advice

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Career

"You're Not Right for the Part": How to Deal When Your Name Comes Off the Cast List

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Career

"You Are Not a Failure": Kathryn Morgan's Advice for Dancers Who've Lost Roles Because of Their Weight

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Career

Alabama Ballet’s Repertoire Offers Dancers Chances to Perform Works by Some of Ballet’s Biggest Names

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Profiles

My Most Frustrating Year of Dance Training: How 3 Pros Handled Major Setbacks

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Career

What 4 Pros Learned Dancing "Nutcracker" Roles They Weren't Excited About As Kids

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