Rachael Parini as told to Linnea Swarting

Rachael Parini, originally from Snellville, Ga., studied at the Lilburn School of Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, The Rock School for Dance Education and Shanghai Ballet. She has danced with The American Repertory Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and The Washington Ballet. Ms. Parini was a National Merit Scholar, a former intern with the Department of Homeland Security, and holds a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, with minors in both Political Science and Italian.