﻿ Elisabeth Rainer Faculty Bio  Elisabeth Rainer is a strong,
dynamic, and passionate teacher. Originally trained in the
Cecchetti method of classical ballet, she eventually branched
into jazz, contemporary, and modern dance styles while
maintaining a strong technical foundation that carries through
in her dancing, teaching, and choreography.  Elisabeth’s
performance career has and continues to bring her around the
world, performing with companies such as LiNK! the Movement and
Cirque le Masque. She has worked with notable choreographer Toni
Basil, was Dance Captain for The Legendary Project at El Museo
del Barrio featuring the choreography of Ferdinand de Jesus, and
has been seen as a performer and Dance Captain in several
industrials for Grand Central Marketing. Elisabeth has
contributed for articles in both Dance and Dance Teacher
magazine, as well as the Japanese magazine Nikkei Woman.  As a
teacher, Elisabeth invariably supports the success of each
student by challenging them to go beyond what they think