Rachel Haab | Tumbling

Rachel Haab had been a local on the Eastern End of Long Island since kindergarten. She studied Early Childhood Special Education with Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Vermont. Shortly after graduation, Rachel became a certified Personal Trainer and Youth Fitness Specialist and is loving every minute of it!

Rachel has been using her knowledge from her college education and personal training to create a safe and motivating environment for children to improve their confidence. Growing up, Rachel tried almost every sport. A few of her favorites, are still; dance, gymnastics, volleyball, and track.

Movement has always been a huge part of her life for as long as she can remember. Her mom has always been very active and set a great example as a role model for her as a child. Movement has helped Rachel build her skillset along with tremendously improving her self-esteem and confidence. Trusting the process is the biggest lesson she learned to this day. She has learned that focusing on progress over perfection is essential, it is so easy to get discouraged. Her goal is to teach children the power of hard work, consistency, and a positive mindset through tumbling. Rachel is so excited to be passing on her knowledge about gymnastics, training, and her passion for helping others through these classes!

Victoria Staubitser | Dance + Acting

Victoria started her dance career at the age of 3 at the Dance Project in Whitestone, Queens. There she mastered many forms of dance such as tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop and modern. She began her acting training in 2000 at the Theater Learning Center in Queens, where she studied for three years and performed annually at Queens Theater in the Park.

She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan where she majored in Acting. During her tenure there, she continued to study dance at the Dance Project and obtained the coveted role of Dance Captain in her high school’s rendition of “City of Angels,” working directly alongside the musical’s original Broadway choreographer, Walter Painter.

After that she attended New York University, where she trained for the stage with the Atlantic Theater Company as well as for film with Stonestreet Studios. She graduated with honors and received a BFA in Acting. She then worked in New York City both as an actor and as a casting assistant at Judy Keller casting for a few years before moving to Montauk where she resides with her husband and 3 children.

Amanda Dodd | Dance

Amanda is so excited to be joining the team and teaching classes this fall. Dance has been her passion since she was 7 years old. She is professionally trained in hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet, and contemporary. Hailing from California, she trained for years at the dance studio, Dance Precisions. Amanda danced competitively throughout her teenage years. She led her high school dance team as co-captain. She was represented by the dance agency, DDO, in Los Angeles during her time in California.

“My dance teachers have been some of the best role models in my life, and I can’t wait to share my experience and love for the craft with all of my new students!”