Our People
Rachel Catalano
Artistic Director
Rachel Catalano is the Artistic Director of Fresh Congress, a San Diego based contemporary dance company. She received her formal training from Dennis and Kathy Landsman in Kansas City, where she studied classical ballet pre-professionally for 11 years. Rachel went on to dance with several local Kansas City companies including, Störling Dance Theater, Maxxas Dance Theater, and Kansas City Movement.
In 2017, Rachel continued her training in Paris, France and attended Studio Harmonic’s Ecole de Formation, where both of her final choreography projects were chosen to be featured in the showcase. She has worked closely with renowned dancers/choreographers including Francie Huber, Judy Rice, John Magnus, Paula Weber, Banning Bouldin, Carrie Gerow, Corrine Lanselle, Stephanie Chatton, Laura Valentine, and Joy Davis. Ms. Catalano has booked multiple commercials, music videos and live performances including Jason Mraz's debut of “Shine” in February 2020, which was featured on the Today Show.
Rachel has taught multiple styles of dance for over 15 years all around the United States, and is passionate about educating young dancers to move with honesty and integrity. At the core of her teaching is the belief that art is the vehicle for the most profound impact you can have on someone's life: to make them feel understood.
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Miranda Reed
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Odessa Uno
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Rachel Torres
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Araceli Carrera
CHOREOGRAPHER & COLLABORATOR
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Joseph Lister
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