Rachel Robbins (she/her)

Management Associate November 2022 - January 2024; Arts Therapy Intern November 2022 onwards

Rachel's connection to Nova Dance began during her tenure as the Director of Education and Engagement for TO Live. In this role, she supported the development of the Discover Dance program as well as overseeing a wide variety of arts-based learning experiences for people of all ages. Rachel has worked as an arts education and community engagement professional for over 15 years, with experience managing programs for TO Live, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Community Music Schools of Toronto. She has also served as a board member for the Arts Education Network of Ontario (AENO) and currently co-leads a National Arts, Culture, and Well-being Community of Practice that connects professionals in the arts and health sectors.

Rachel is a certified Therapeutic Arts Practitioner and is currently pursuing an Art Psychotherapy Diploma with the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy (CiiAT). As part of her studies, she will be completing practicum hours in partnership with Nova Dance to explore creativity, nourishment, and self-care with dance artists. Rachel is committed to building an Art Therapy practice that is rooted in anti-racism and anti-oppression and believes that everyone has an infinite capacity for growth, creativity, and healing.