About Me

Rachel Hipszer is a professional performer and coach currently living in D.C. Rachel grew up competing in USA Gymnastics which led her to the circus in high school. While attending the University of South Carolina, studying Chemical Oceanography and Statistics, she joined and later co-founded a local circus troupe. After college, she was accepted into the New England Center for Circus Arts professional training program where she studied hand-balancing and aerial silks. 

 

Rachel currently teaches handbalancing, flexibility, aerial silks, and flying trapeze, however her favorite thing to teach are handstands. With over 15 years of circus training and performing, she enjoys helping people find confidence in their bodies and reach their goals in a safe, encouraging environment.

 

​Rachel has performed across the U.S. for companies such as the Boston Circus Guild, the Washington Commanders, Hallmark's Enchant, Nimble Arts, Troy Wunderle, Bindlestiff Cirkus, Skylark, Caroline Calouche and Co., and many others.