Rachel Lidskog is the owner of "Dance With Joy," which perfectly describes her warm and genuine teaching style that encourages people of all ages and abilities to experience the joy of dance.

A professional dancer, singer, and choreographer, Rachel has been teaching dance since 1989 and is known for her versatility and knowledge of a broad repertoire of styles. A medalist in both National and World Championship events, Rachel has traveled the globe for training, teaching, and competing in destinations such as Argentina, Cuba, Canada, France, Holland, Spain, and Sweden, as well as many cities throughout the US. Teaching all the Ballroom dances (Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Bolero, & Paso Doble), as well as the social dances of East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop Swing, West Coast Swing, Nightclub 2-step, Hustle, Polka, Country 2-step, Salsa, Cuban Casino Rueda, and Argentine Tango, Rachel also enjoys choreographing wedding dances and performing professional shows.

Rachel teaches at Portland State University, Ankeny Dance Studio, Metro Family YMCA, Viscount Dance Studio, Sesame Club, and the Laurelhurst Club. In addition to her weekly group classes, she offers private lessons at Ankeny Street Studio and is the hostess of her own dance, the "Dance for Joy" Party, held the 4th Saturday of each month.

Her website is at: Dance With Joy.