Faculty & Staff
Rachel Vierck-Amie
Owner, Studio Director, Team Director
Teacher (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre)
Rachel Vierck-Amie (who's initials are our namesake) grew up training at various studios around Baton Rouge and was a 3-year member of the Catholic High School Bruinettes Dance Team. She graduated from Louisiana State University with two bachelors' degrees in Mass Communication and Theatre Performance. At LSU she performed and choreographed with the LSU Dance Ensemble, Legacy Dancers, LSU Theatre, and led the LSU Tap Ensemble. Training highlights include: Broadway Dance Center in NY, The Edge Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, Disney Dancin' Program at Walt Disney World, Parsons Dance Company Summer Intensive in NY, learning Crystal Pite repertory through a KiddPivot intensive at Peridance Capezio Center in NY, The Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School at the University of Buffalo, with Debbie Allen, Thelma Goldberg and other notable industry leaders. Performance highlights include Walt Disney World, halftime for the New Orleans Saints, Just Dance with Debbie Allen, and the Parsons Dance Summer Showcase, in addition to work in film and regional theatres. Rachel has danced professionally with Emmy Award winner Heidi Malnar's company Theatre on Tap, Dance Collective Baton Rouge and Of Moving Colors Contemporary Dance Theatre under the Artistic Director of Garland Goodwin-Wilson. She has taught with programs across south Louisiana, including Saint Joseph's Academy, St. Luke’s Episcopal School, The Manship Theatre, Arts Council of Baton Rouge and various studios. She has trained dancers that have gone on to be accepted into Joffrey Ballet, as well as college dance programs, and some now dance professionally in concert dance companies. She is a certified dance educator through Dance Masters of America, certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and a member of the National Dance Educators Organization. She is also an active board member of Dance Masters of America’s 37th Chapter, Dixie Association of Dance Teachers.
Alaura Cervini
Teacher (Acro, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Leaps & Turns)
Office Assistant
Alaura Cervini comes to us from New Orleans where she grew up training and then teaching at Rhonda Edmonson’s School of Dance. She has already established herself as an outstanding choreographer, most notably choreographing the title-winning solo of the National Teen Miss Dance of America and opening numbers for the Louisiana Association of Dance Masters. She received an Honors diploma in Dance at Southeastern Louisiana University, with minors in History and Contemporary Choreography. There she has worked as a student choreographer for the dance department, specifically for the Dance Performance Project. With the Southeastern Dance program, she has choreographed works that have attended the iconic American Dance Festival and American College Dance Association (ACDA) Conference. She graduated in the Fall of 2021 but continues collaborate with SELU dance program. Alaura has attended the Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School in New York and teaches based on the DMA syllabus. She is excited to for her second-year teaching at RAVE and working in the RAVE office as a desk attendant and office assistant.
Madolyn Brumfield
Teacher (Little Movers, Primary, Hip Hop)
Associate Director - Team Program
Madolyn Brumfield began her dance training at the Center of Performing Arts (COPA) under the direction of Jeanne Bonaventure. Following the closure of COPA, she trained The Coda under Stephanie Faucette, Micaela Coner, Kendall Keating and Rachel Vierck-Amie, and continued training under Miss Rachel, Miss Kendall and faculty when The Coda became RAVE Performing Arts Company. She was a member of the RAVE competition and performance team for five years and lead the team as team captain. Through the team, Madolyn attended many conventions and competitions where she won high score awards, judges awards, and scholarships, in addition to being named runner-up for Miss Dance of Dixie through Dixe Dance Masters, a Dance Masters of America affiliate. She has had the privilege of receiving special training from Heidi Malnar (Emmy winning choreographer and director of Theatre on Tap), Susan Perlis (Associate Director at Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre), and Jacie Scott (Radio City Rockettes, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders) to name a few. Madolyn was a 4-year member of the Central High School Kittens Dance Team where she served two years as Team Captain and won standout dancer awards through both American All-Star and UDA. She worked under Miss Rachel as an assistant teacher for four years and is very excited to enter her third year as a teacher on faculty. Madolyn is currently attending LSU where she is majoring in Education with a minor in Dance. Madolyn is training in the LSU Dance Department under the direction of Claudio Ribeiro and Susan Perlis. In addition to teaching at RAVE, Madolyn is also coach and choreographer for the Central High Kittens dance team and is dancing professionally with Baton Rouge's premier contemporary dance company, Of Moving Colors Productions, under the Artistic Direction of Garland Goodwin-Wilson.
Chelsea Morgan
Teacher (Jazz, Tap, Leaps & Turns/Stretch & Strength)
Production Assistant
Chelsea Morgan, a New Orleans area native, comes to us with over 25 years of dance experience. Chelsea received her teaching certificate under the direction of Shantel Robeaux in Belle Chasse, LA. In 2013, she graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with minors in dance, physical theatre, theatre and business administration. While attending LSU, she performed in several LSU Department of Theatre shows and was a member of the LSU Tap Ensemble. Chelsea loves to teach about nutrition education and the importance of movement as the Community Impact Director for the American Heart Association. She continues growing her teacher knowledge, experience and certifications online through the CLI Studios Teacher Program. Through CLI Studios, she has become certified in Stretch & Strength, Injury Prevention and Choreography. This will be her sixth year on the RAVE teaching faculty. She has been a part of our Company as a production assistant since we opened RAVE.
Cassandra Soniat-Boyd
Teacher (Ballet, Pointe)
Cassandra Soniat-Boyd graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Fine Arts degree and a Minor in Dance and previously attended LSU where she was a 2-year member of the LSU Dance Ensemble. At age 16, Cassandra was accepted to the American Ballet Theater’s Summer Intensive Program in Los Angeles. In 2011, she became a member of the Cangelosi Dance Project Ballet Ensemble. By 19, Cassandra was teaching Ballet and Contemporary at various studios and has been a part the faculty at RAVE for six years. Cassandra is art teacher in the Central School System and served as head choreographer of the Central High Kittens for 2 years. Cassandra now dances professionally with Baton Rouge's professional contemporary dance company, Of Moving Colors Production, under the Artistic Direction of Garland Goodwin-Wilson. Cassandra has attended the Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School in New York and is certified by test through Dance Masters of America. She is also an active member with DMA's 37th Chapter - Dixie Association of Dance Teachers. She is excited to continue to share her passion for dance with the students of RAVE!
Cayla Cole
Teacher (Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballet)
Cayla Cole comes to us with over twenty years of dance training and experience. She began her training in Monroe, LA at Linda Lavender School of Dance. She was part of their competition team and a member of their affiliate ballet company, Twin City Ballet, for nine years. After high school, Cayla moved to Baton Rouge and attended Louisiana State University. While obtaining her Business degree, she earned a minor in Dance and was a student choreographer and active member of the LSU Dance Ensemble while also performing with Brian Watson's hip hop group. After college, she took part in the Walt Disney World College Program and later worked in their Entertainment Department. Cayla now performs professionally with Baton Rouge's premier contemporary dance company, Of Moving Colors Productions under the direction of Garland Goodwin-Wilson, where she also served previously as an administrator. She is now an event coordinator at Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans by day, but still manages to commute in each week to share her passion for teaching with her RAVE students.
Victoria Clement
Teacher (Musical Theatre)
Victoria Clement holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from Louisiana State University. After spending time working as a performer at Disney World and Busch Gardens, Victoria has moved back home and is excited to share her knowledge and talents with the students at RAVE! She currently serves as a Talented Theatre teacher at The Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts. When she is not teaching, you can find her performing with her band, DatBand, at weddings or on many local Louisiana stages, as well as in local and regional theatre productions. She most recently starred in the lead roll as Charity in Theatre Baton Rouge's production of Sweet Charity. Other favorite credits include: Godspell (Bless the Lord Soloist), White Christmas (Judy), Hello Dolly (Minnie Fay), Young Frankenstein (Inga), and Avenue Q (Kate Monster/Lucy). She also performs at the National WWII Museum as one of the acclaimed Victory Belles. This is Miss Victoria's second season at RAVE Performing Arts.
Kendall Keating
Teacher (Primary, Secondary)
Kendall Keating has become one of the most well-established dance instructors in Central for over a decade, having started teaching at the Center of Performing Arts (COPA), then transitioned into The Coda and now RAVE. Kendall began her dance training in Central at BREC in 1998 and then moved over to the Center of Performing Arts where she experienced most of her training under Jeanne Bonaventure. She competed with the COPA dance troupe for 8 years having won numerous awards. Ms. Kendall was also a proud member of the Central High School Kittens Dance Team for 3 years, and she has choreographed for Central High School Musical Theater Productions as well. Ms. Kendall continued her dance education at Louisiana State University while completing her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and eventually a Master’s in Business Administration. She taught dance for the after-school program at St. James' Episcopal School, as well as through Louisiana's premiere modern company Of Moving Colors Productions "Kick It Out" program. She is also a founding member and performer with Dance Collective Baton Rouge. By day, Ms. Kendall works at La Printaniere Montessori School as an assistant teacher in the Primary Program. In her free time, she enjoys eating, reading, and impromptu dance parties with her 4-year-old son, Dean and 2-year-old daughter, Margot. Ms. Kendall has been a part of RAVE since the beginning. After taking a brief hiatus, she is back this season to share her sparkle with us.
Megan Bourke
Teacher (Secondary, Tertiary)
Megan Bourke began her dance training at the Center of Performing Arts (COPA) under the direction of Jeanne Bonaventure and Peggy's Dance Studio in Zachary. Following the closure of COPA, she trained at The Coda under Stephanie Faucette, Micaela Coner, Kendall Keating, and Rachel Vierck-Amie, and continued training under Miss Rachel, Miss Kendall and faculty when The Coda became RAVE Performing Arts Company. Megan was a member of the Central High School Kittens Dance Team, where she served as Co-Captain and won standout dancer awards through both American All-Star and UDA. During her time studying at RAVE, she worked as an assistant to the faculty and has spent two years training in the Co-Teacher Program working alongside Miss Rachel and Miss Chelsea, guided by the DMA syllabus. She is very excited to enter her second year as a teacher on faculty. During the day, Megan attends Denham Springs Beauty College studying cosmetology.
Madison Ingrassia
Teacher (Jazz)
Madison Ingrassia joined RAVE during her 15th year of dance training and officially became a teacher on the RAVE Faculty last year. She grew up training in Prairieville at A Dancer's World until her family relocated to Central. Madison was formally a member of the Central High School Kittens Dance Team where she competed for American All Star and UDA. She has previously worked at RAVE as an assistant teacher and then trained in the Co-Teacher program by Mrs. Rachel guided by the DMA syllabus. She recently graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders and a minor in dance. She trained in the LSU Dance Program under Susan Perlis and Claudio Ribero. Madison was a member of Phi Mu sorority - where she also danced on their Songfest team and served on their Executive Board. 'Miss Maddy' is excited to continue teaching at RAVE for another season while getting her Master's degree at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Gabrielle Thibodeaux
Co-Teacher (Ballet)
Gabrielle (Gabby) Thibodeaux began her dance training at the Center of Performing Arts (COPA) under the direction of Jeanne Bonaventure. Following the closure of COPA, she trained at The Coda under Stephanie Faucette, Micaela Coner, Kendall Keating, and Rachel Vierck-Amie, and continued training under Miss Rachel, Miss Kendall and faculty when The Coda became RAVE Performing Arts Company. She was a member of RAVE's competition team, through which she earned numerous high point awards, special judges' awards and scholarships. She was an Opening Number Performer for Dupree Dance Convention's National Finals where she won a full scholarship to the Commercial Dance Program at Hussian College in Los Angeles. Gabby also received acceptance to the prestigious Joffrey Ballet School in New York. During her high school years, she was a four-year member of the Central High School Kittens Dance Team, where she received awards through American All-Star and Universal Dance Association (UDA) and was the captain her senior year. Some of Gabby's early performance credits include "Party Girl" in Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker - A Tale from the Bayou, and Of Moving Colors Productions "Kick it Out." She went on to join Of Moving Colors as a professional contemporary dancer under the direction of Garland Goodwin-Wilson. Gabby is currently attending Louisiana State University, pursuing a degree in Business Management with a minor in Dance.
Lexie Moak
Co-Teacher (Little Movers, Primary)
Alexis (Lexie) Moak began her dance training at the Center of Performing Arts (COPA) under the direction of Jeanne Bonaventure, as well as Peggy's Dance Studio in Zachary. Following the closure of COPA, she trained at The Coda under Stephanie Faucette, Micaela Coner, Kendall Keating, and Rachel Vierck-Amie, and continued training under Miss Rachel, Miss Kendall and faculty when The Coda became RAVE Performing Arts Company. Lexie was a member of the RAVE Competition Team as well as the Central High School Kittens Dance Team where she competed for American All Star. During her time studying at RAVE, she worked as an assistant to the faculty before becoming a Co-Teacher. Lexie also has her own photography business. After taking a break to start her family, Lexie is back to share her joy with more students at RAVE. Her son, Rhett (1) is becoming a big brother this year around Revue time!
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