About Rochelle
Just, who is this human?
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Where it all began...
Rochelle began her flexibility journey at the age of five, when she was first enrolled in dance—it was love at first split. Shortly after, she also began training in rhythmic gymnastics, developing a strong foundation in flexibility and performance.
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At around age 14, Rochelle made the decision to focus primarily on ballet, dedicating much of her time and energy to classical training. Following high school, she went on to train and perform with esteemed institutions including the Los Angeles Ballet, Joffrey Ballet in New York City, and the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow.
Performing Career
After returning to California, Rochelle earned her B.A. from San Diego State University, where she also spent two years as a member of the university’s nationally ranked dance team.
In 2015, she discovered her passion for circus arts after taking her first class—and she’s been dedicated to the art/sport ever since. She loves being able to use her background of movement in her aerial training and performing. Rochelle has been performing professionally as an aerialist and contortionist since 2018, working with productions all around the world.
Coaching
After completing her college degree, Rochelle began her teaching career as the head ballet instructor at a performing arts school and also served as a coach at a rhythmic gymnastics gym. A few years later, she expanded her work into the circus community, coaching flexibility at various circus gyms.
Throughout her coaching career, Rochelle has worked with students of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds—something she deeply values. Drawing on her extensive foundation in ballet and rhythmic gymnastics, she developed a unique flexibility method that emphasizes active mobility, safety, and accessibility.
In 2020, she founded Functional Flexibility, a program designed to make effective flexibility training available to everyone.
In addition to her full-time performance career, Rochelle teaches flexibility classes and workshops across the United States. She is passionate about making flexibility training accessible to everyone, regardless of age or experience, and enjoys working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Her students span the globe, and her teaching approach reflects her belief that flexibility is for every body. Through Functional Flexibility, Rochelle emphasizes proper technique, strength, and body awareness to promote safe, effective, and sustainable progress.
