Staff

Rachael Ellis

En Pointe School of Ballet is under the artistic direction of Rachael Ellis. Originally from Florida, Rachael began her training at the age of 6 at The Marianna School of Classical Ballet.  For 12 years she was instructed and guided by Leanna Gomez, a former Prima Ballerina.  It was through her excellent and nurturing instruction that Rachael developed a great love for classical ballet. 

In addition to ballet, Rachael also enjoyed many years of performing and choreographing for Musical Theater, Ballroom, Show choirs in High School and College, various  talent shows, & LDS Road-Shows with two winning first place for her choreography.  She also received an Associate of Arts Degree from Chipola Junior College in 1990.  

During her husband's military career and travels she had the opportunity to share her ballet expertise with students in Ansbach, Germany where she directed the Katterbach School of Dance.  She also taught musical theater, ballroom and directed ballet programs in dance studios in Florida, Kentucky and Alabama.  Rachael has spent most of her life dancing, teaching and choreographing ballet, as well as several years of experience dancing and performing "en pointe" herself.   

After a break to raise her family, Rachael realized how much she missed dancing and teaching. With the support and encouragement of her husband and family, En Pointe School of Ballet opened in 2010 and is flourishing under her direction and expertise.  

A boys program was introduced to the curriculum in 2012  that has grown to include multiple boys classes, men's classes, and partnering classes and is continuing to expand.  Her dreams of directing full length ballets for her students to perform have become reality and her students and their families look forward each year to the beautiful performances.

Rachael is committed to teaching high quality technique in an environment that encourages self worth, dedication, unity and integrity.  She honors and embraces the tradition and elegance of Classical Ballet and invites you to experience it with us at En Pointe School of Ballet.  

Her motto is: "Believe in yourself! You can do it!" 
"I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to to dance better than myself." ―  Mikhail Baryshnikov

Lyndsi Eatchel

Boutique 

Madeline Clark

Front Desk Receptionist 

Mariah Shaw

  • Office Manager
  • Designed the original pointe shoes logo for En Pointe School of Ballet in 2010.
  • She sketched the oval framed pointe shoe pictures that are in the studio
  • Freelance artist at Comic Conventions as an Artist Alley booth vendor
  • Her passion for the Arts guided her to develop a unique talent for hyper realistic drawing.
  • Enjoys singing, playing piano, guitar, ukulele, painting and dancing.
  • Enjoys playing sports like basketball and baseball in her spare time.
  • Boutique Director for the last 5 years during our performances
  • Painted scenery and props for En Pointe Productions 
  • She loves this studio and is thrilled to be a part of the dance community as EPB's Office Manager
  • Happy to be a part of the family business and reducing some of her mom’s stress (Mrs. Rachael)
  • Loves being involved with the arts and enjoys being a part of this cultural experience. 

Nicole Peckham

  • Receptionist and Boutique since 2019
  • Her strengths include organization, communications, creativity
  • She is a great asset to En Pointe Ballet 

Nikki Allen

Costume Director