Rachael Markarian

Rachael Markarian is a Pro-Dancer, Actress, Educator & Choreographer with over 20yrs of experience working throughout Los Angeles, NYC and Atlanta. Her versatile career in the Dance & Entertainment Industry—from World Tours, Music Videos & Award Shows, to Film, TV, Commercials & Print Campaigns—has positioned Rachael as a unique force in the industry.

Rachael has toured the world with RIHANNA, KATY PERRY, and CHAYANNE, she’s also danced alongside BEYONCE, PINK, CHER, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KELLY CLARKSON, KANYE WEST, PANIC AT THE DISCO, THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS and more. Rachael also had the honor of dancing at two Super Bowl Halftime Shows for both KATY PERRY and BEYONCE, and performed at the Kid’s Inaugural Ball during Barack Obama’s Presidency.

She’s been featured in the DARK HORSE and CALIFORNIA GURLS music videos, and has performed on some of the biggest Award Show stages including; THE GRAMMYS, AMAs, MTV AWARDS, BILLBOARD AWARDS, etc.

As a multi-hyphenate artist, Rachael has also been in over 100 Films, TV Shows & Commercials, some including; TOP GUN: MAVERICK, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED, ALL AMERICAN, MAGNUM PI, SWEET MAGNOLIAS, THE MORNING SHOW, TALES OF THE WALKING DEAD, GLEE, RUSH HOUR 3, TRUE BLOOD, ON A WING AND A PRAYER, GILMORE GIRLS: REVIVAL, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, FIRST WIVES CLUB, THE MS. PAT SHOW, QUEENS, DR. KEN, H&M CAMPAIGNS, TARGET, AFLAC, NIKE, ADIDAS and more.

She recently starred in and choreographed the Lifetime movie, PRETTY HURTS, and will soon appear in Amazon Prime’s new show, IT’S NOT LIKE THAT.

As an Guest Teacher & Choreographer, Rachael travels to various studios, universities, conservatories, and intensives throughout the US & Canada. She’s also a faculty member on NRG Dance Project Convention, and is a Guest Teacher & Mentor for CLI Conservatory. Passionate about educating the next generation; her classes inspire and empower dancers to see what’s possible within themselves, both as humans and artists.

With a passion for supporting young artists on their dance journey, she wrote a book that’s helping hundreds of dancers around the world reach new heights. The Dancer’s Edge: A Guide & Workbook to Mastering Mindset, Artistry, and Opportunity on and off the Dance Floor, is a powerful resource providing dancers with the tools for success in the ever evolving dance world.