Rejection, Dreams And Dancing, With Rachael Markarian Life Can Change In A Moment

This week on the show, I'd like to introduce to you Rachael Markarian, dancer, actor, master teacher (full bio below). I met Rachael through last week's guest Bethany Londyn, at Bethany's book launch (I'm learning about networking here, guys). She had great energy and passion, and a message to share, so I'm excited to bring her to you this week. Episode drops Tuesday on Apple Podcasts and my Youtube channel, follow the link in the bio. (Insert bio). #Doctor #Host #Moments #Podcast #Show #Dancer #Master #Actor #Rejection #Success #Audition ​ ​
Originally from Boston, Rachael resides in Los Angeles with a versatile and successful career in the Entertainment Industry. Rachael was introduced to the arts at a young age, taking up dance to correct an innate handicap she had with her legs. After falling in love with it, she attended a Performing Arts High School immersing herself in dance, theatre and music. As a teenager, Rachael trained at some of the most prestigious schools in New York City, solidifying her dream to pursue a career in Entertainment. She then attended Oklahoma City University as a Theatre & Dance Performance Major. Since moving to Los Angeles, Rachael has been in over 30 Films, TV Shows & Commercials, ranging from Co-Stars, to Guest Stars, Recurring, Supporting and Lead roles. Some of her Film & TV credits include Top Gun: Maverick, The Morning Show, Dollface, Legion, Glee, True Blood, Rush Hour 3, Gilmore Girls Revival, Mascots, How I Met Your Mother, CSI, Dr. Ken, No Strings Attached, Microsoft, Target, Chevy, Farmer's Insurance, H&M and many more. ​ . She's the proud owner of the In-Studio Intensive, The Dancer's Edge As a well-respected Master Teacher who travels both domestically and internationally, Rachael is passionate about sharing her love for dance and educating young artists about the importance of a healthy mindset in preparation for the Entertainment Industry. She hopes to encourage others to pursue their dreams and feel empowered by their ability to do so.
 
Show Notes [1:10] We have a wonderful guest for today, Rachel Markarian, an actress, dancer, and Master teacher. Master Teacher is somebody who had a very lucrative or versatile career as a dancer that works in multiple areas and is now sharing the knowledge and that passion to other generation.
Rachel is now teaching for 6 or 7 years. She has a convention that is like studios from all across the world and has 200 children in her classes.
[2:15] The convention Rachel teaches was called “Energy Dance Project”. They are in the 10th season this coming 2020. This will be Rachel’s 2nd full year with them. They teach the kids what is a professional dance world looks like, and they compete for awards, scholarship money, and all the stuff in their studios. [4:17] Rachel is one of the 15 Master teachers on her convention. Rachel can teach the children lyrical dance, jazz or hill class. She is very versatile, she is not the kind of teacher who teaches specific dance type. Rachel said that dance is so subjective and it’s great for younger dancers to be exposed to Master Teachers because everybody has a different perspective and different style. The more they can expose themselves to that, the better and stronger they’re going to be as an artist and as a human being because they teach beyond steps and choreography. In Rachel’s class, she teaches a deeper understanding in what they are doing. [7:14] Rachel is from Boston, she studied at Oklahoma. During her semester off, she goes to LA to train and tries to audition and work. Oklahoma City had a really good musical theater department so she was able to do her acting, her music, and dancing. She went to a performing arts high school so it’s like a perfect fit for her and she like the slow-paced. [9:00] In between of her summer, off Rachel lost her father. She was 18, so that put everything in perspective and she thinks what she’s going to be and what she will be doing so she