Rachael Ma. Interview

Rachael Ma. is a choreographer in NYC best known for inspiring students, dancing professionally in NYC and advocating for Arts Education in Public Schools. She is currently the head choreographer for Mass Movement2 Company and the national Algy Performance Catalogue.

Nickname: RachMa!

Biggest phobia: I once saw a roach drop from the studio ceiling onto another dancer and crawl down her back-- which was totally awful--but nothing gets me crazier than spiders!

Beauty product I can’t live without: The eyelash curler. Shes a goddess.

Favorite off camera outfit: Im always casually lounging in a frilly, Betsey Johnson, teacup dress with heels... or sweats :)

Favorite gig: Sharing the stage with 80s music icons Duran Duran comes to mind, as well as walking the red carpet at the 2009 Burlesque Festival in NYC, but honestly, nothing gets better than just having an amazing night of performing and that award goes to the September 6th, 2009 Love Show gig held at New Yorks famed Slipper Room in the Lower East Side. It was amazing.

What best describes me: a) girly, b) tomboy, c) total glam, d) a little of everything: At home Im simple, quiet and girly and then on stage its Glam Diva to the Max!

In 10 years I want to be: Ms. Angela (note: Ms. Angela is Rach's mom, director of a prominent dance studio in South Florida as well as the Fort Lauderdale Children's Ballet Theatre)

My idol is: Momma

What I get the most compliments on: Virtuosity; being able to do it all.

Most embarrassing moment: ahhh! it pains me to even think about it... but i had a wig malfunction during a totally serious dance. eek.

Stupidest rumor I’ve heard about myself: That my boobs were fake. Ha!

Best beauty tip I’ve ever gotten: Blend, blend, blend.

My friends make fun of me for: Squinting my left eye like a pirate when I laugh.

One thing I wish I knew 5 years ago: I wish I understood the value of balance. As a performer, you're always running from class to gig to photo shoot to audition and thats just the nature of the beast. But having down time and giving yourself a chance to rest is so essential to not burning out- and staying healthy!

What's in my compact: butterscotch, snow, HD peach, and HD white eyeshadows and highlighter, with chic blush

Check out her website at http://RachaelMaDances.com