Rebecca McRae holds a BFA in dance education from East Carolina University. During her time at ECU, Rebecca performed with the Walt Disney Company, as well as performed and studied at The American Dance Festival in Durham.Her focus at ADF consisted of composition, ballet and modern dance techniques.
Following graduation, Rebecca performed in modern and contemporary companies in New York City. Among these were BNW:Dance, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Bridge for Dance, Inc. and 60x60 Dance. While in New York she also served as dance instructor and manager of an arts enrichment program at NY Kids Club.
Since returning to North Carolina, she has instructed at South East Dance Academy in Wilmington and Piedmont School of Music and Dance in Charlotte. Rebecca finally returned to her public education roots and began teaching at Cox Mill High School in Concord. There she grew a 9-12 program, where her students’ choreography was successfully chosen for local dance festivals.
Most recently she taught at ArtSpace Charter School in Asheville. There, she also cultivated a K-8 program and coached a successful Dance Team to winning top scores at local competitions. She is trained in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, pointe and contemporary dance. Rebecca also has a passion for musical theater and has choreographed for musicals in Charlotte and Asheville. Rebecca is excited to be back home in the Raleigh/Durham area and thrilled to be a part of the Enloe Dance Department!