Rebecca began dancing at the age of 3 and never stopped! She trained in ballet, tap, and jazz throughout her childhood, but fell in love with poms and hip hop in high school. As a member of her high school dance team, she led her squad as captain, competing in numerous competitions and becoming state champions two years in a row. She continued her dance training as a member of the Northern Illinois University, Silverette Dance Team. While dancing in college, Rebecca majored in education and has worked as a licensed educator for over 15 years. She has spent the last 5 years of her career teaching dance classes all over the North Shore.

Rebecca’s classes are designed to encourage children to try new skills, gain confidence, and spread the joy of dance. A loving and supporting environment are the cornerstone principles to her teaching philosophy. She hopes to spread her love of dance with her students while creating fun, challenging, and rewarding classes.

Celeste is currently studying Theatre and Psychology at Northwestern University and is on track to graduate in 2026. She is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up with a love for performance. She also has a strong passion for theatre and dance education and loves to work with children of all ages. Celeste is so delighted to be joining the PDHP family!

Hello! I am a recent Northwestern graduate with a BS in Journalism and a minor in Dance. I have a passion for creating, whether that be through dance, storytelling, or costuming. My dance career began when I was 3 years old, training predominantly in ballet until arriving at Northwestern where I found a passion for theatre, modern, and various hip hop styles. I am a dancer and choreographer with more than 15 shows and numerous open classes under my belt and have taught a variety of ages over the past six years. I am beyond thrilled to be joining the PDHP family and begin working with this incredible community!

Hi! I’m Natalie, I’m originally from New York and I’m so excited to be teaching with Highland Park District! I’m a recent Northwestern Graduate (as of June 15th) with a degree in Acting and Theater for Young Audiences. I have been a trained dancer for over 15 years, but have been dancing around my living room since birth.  Outside of performing arts, I love to hang out with friends, try out new recipes, and spend time outside!