Founded in 2009, Ballet Rwanda began with the desire to provide a creative outlet for children, specifically those who had not before been given an arena to express themselves.

Rwanda is a fast growing country, with over 70% of the population under 30 years of age.

Caroline Joan Peixoto - Founder and Director

Ms. Peixoto is a classically trained ballerina who has been dancing and performing for over 18 years. She apprenticed under Marcella Contessi from the Theatro Lirico di Milano and has danced at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. She studied Social Psychology and HIstory at Thomas Edison State College. Her dream is to one day have an arts center where children and adults can come to experiment with any medium.

Molly K. McPherson - Director of Public Relations

Ms. McPherson has been passionate about Ballet Rwanda ever since its inception, and has given countless hours to fundraising, marketing, and representation of BR’s mission and vision. She is a graduate of the Catholic University of America and is currently a Masters candidate in International Trade and Investment Policy at the George Washington University.

Rachel Thies - Assistant Teacher

Ms. Thies has been a valuable asset for Ballet Rwanda ever since she joined the staff in 2010. A well rounded dancer, Rachel grew up taking ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. She has done extensive choreography and worked at several dance studios in the States before moving to Rwanda. She studied Elementary Education at Harding University, and teaches at the International School of Kigali in addition to BR.

“I feel good when I dance.”

                     -Kaitesi, 8 years old

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