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I'm Rachel Marchica
I’m the founder of MTC and NYC based freelance writer and dancer.
Welcome! I’ve always been fascinated with dance, the process of movement, the stories and meaning behind it. I grew up an introverted child and dance was my outlet. It connected me to something much larger than myself and was the thing that made me feel the most alive. My passion for dance was also accompanied by all sorts of struggles; anxiety, injuries, and disordered eating to name a few. I created this blog as an open space to share my journey and speak with industry leaders, professionals, and colleagues on all things dance, with an emphasis on health and well-being. My goal is to provide a spark of inspiration for the next generation of artists, art-makers, and dance enthusiasts. I hope this blog can serve as a place to both cultivate community and start conversations.
Podcast
Kurt Douglas: Bringing our life experiences to our dance practices
“When you are at a place of your lowest point, that is when you have the most choices available to you, that is where you can look around and see, because there is no other way to go but up."In this episode we speak with Kurt Douglas. We discuss what drew him to the...
Samantha Daly: All things Gyrotonic ® and Gyrokinesis ®
"I think that Gyrotonic ® and Gyrokinesis ® really appeals to dancers because it utilizes the body in a similar way that dance does. So it allows the body to move fluidity through all ranges and directions in non-linear patters.” In this episode we speak with Samantha...
Daisy Kate Jacobson: Transitioning from Julliard to a professional career in dance.
“I can be a human who dances and not just a dancer who happens to be a human” In this episode we speak with Daisy Kate Jacobson. We discuss her journey from dancing at Juilliard to a professional career in dance, the importance of listening to our bodies, navigating...
Taylor Cocco: Building confidence and female empowerment in and outside of the dance studio.
“I want each kid to leave the workshops feelings invincible and amazing” In this episode we speak Boston-based dance and fitness instructor, Taylor Cocco. We discuss the importance of creating a safe space within the classroom, helping students to navigate the...
Gianni Di Marco: Teaching adaptive dance and creating opportunities to diversify the ballet community.
“Life is about staying in the flow, regardless of how the wave comes and hits you.” In this episode we speak with Gianni Di Marco. We discuses his experience teaching adaptive dance to children with down syndrome and autism, challenging and rewarding...
Catherine Drury, LCSW: Eating disorders within the dancer population.
“Being in control of your eating, actually means being able to eat flexibly and spontaneously without denying yourself certain foods, without feeling guilty after eating.”In this episode we speak with Catherine Drury, LCSW. We discuss common causes of eating disorders...