Juliette Rafael

Juliette Rafael is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher born in Kansas City, MO, and now based in New York City. She has been deeply immersed in ballet from a young age, honing her craft at the Kansas City Ballet daytime program and further developing her skills with the Sacramento Ballet Second Company.

  Juliette moved to New York City in 2021, where she earned a BFA Summa Cum Laude in Dance (Ballet/Choreography) from Marymount Manhattan College. Awarded the honorable mention for the ballet key award, Juliette was among the highest achievers in her class. She was selected twice to present and choreograph original pieces for the "Dancers at Work" student choreography showcase, showcased work at "Works in Progress," and revitalized and presented original work at the student-run dance on film showcase "screenPLAY."

  Since graduating, Juliette has had the privilege of presenting her work and teaching at Oddfest at the Tank Theater in New York City, working with Sekou Walton at the Clark Center NYC, dancing with the Kennedy Dancers and teaching and assisting classes at Broadway Dance Center, Center for Performing Arts and Dance, and more. 

She has worked with esteemed choreographers such as Devon Carney, Amy Seiwert, Gabrielle Lamb, Ginger Thatcher, April Berry, and Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye. Additionally, she performed as part of the ensemble in American Idiot at the Brooklyn One Theater.

  Juliette is passionate about continuing ballet's legacy in our contemporary world. By telling modern stories and fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment, she seeks to create a space where this art form can evolve and thrive.

Dancer with Kennedy Dancers

Dancer for Sekou Walton Dance

Teacher at Center for Performing Arts and Dance

Teacher Assistant at Broadway Dance Center

Substitute Teacher at Flashpoint Dance 

BFA in dance (ballet/choreography)  Marymount Manhattan College