Principal Dancer and instructor

Rachel Nace

Rachel Nace began her study of dance in 1982. She danced for 11 years in pre-professional companies and danced professionally for one year. Rachel has studied with many companies and teachers throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland. Rachel has taught dance to persons age 3 – adult since 1991 and has taught dance at Harcum College. She served as Ballet Mistress for Greater York Youth Ballet and has guest taught and choreographed at regional ballet companies. She completed master teacher John White's Teaching Program in July of 2003. Rachel is the Director of the Dance Program at Oyo Dance Company. She teaches Intermediate and Advanced classes and the Adult Program.

In 2006, Rachel began studying ballroom dancing. In 2009 she moved to Ohio and became an award-winning ballroom dancer.

In 2015, Rachel decided to embark on a journey to create a professional contemporary dance company based in Columbus, OH. This dream became Oyo Dance Company. Her hope is to raise the awareness and technical proficiency of local dancers and attract dancers from all around the country to perform original Oyo Dance Company works as well as works by nationally known choreographers.

In 2020, Rachel returned to the stage to perform with the Company.