Richmond Ballet
The State Ballet of Virginia
Rachel Shimkus
MINDS IN MOTION MUSICIAN
Rachel Shimkus holds degrees in music from Grove City College and Miami University. Favorite moments from a decade-plus of Minds In Motion include creating a musical dragon for Team XXL’s touring show in 2014, grooving out on the MIM stage with 4th-grade teachers, and the annual metamorphosis of 4th-graders from students to performers. In addition to Minds In Motion classes, Rachel accompanies classes at the School of Richmond Ballet, and serves as the SRB Music Administrator. When not playing piano, she can usually be found curled up with a book, or knitting, probably accompanied by a mug of coffee.
Minds In Motion TEAM
The Minds In Motion Team at Richmond Ballet is made up of professional teaching artists and musicians who bring their love, passion and experience of dance to each of their students. They embody the organization’s belief that dance has the unique power to uplift our lives and bring communities together.
Katherine Smothers
MINDS IN MOTION ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE AND TEACHING ARTIST
Alana Stokes
Minds In Motion & Community Programs Administrator
Danaë Carter
Minds In Motion Teaching Artist & Ambassador Program Administrator
DeShon Rollins
Minds In Motion Teaching Artist
Amy Hruska
MINDS IN MOTION MUSICIAN
Joe Lubman
MINDS IN MOTION MUSICIAN
