Rena Garcia-Reeder is from Corpus Christi, Texas. She trained at Munro Ballet Studios in Corpus Christi and at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, before attending and graduating from the University of Texas at Austin.
After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas, Ms. Reeder pursued a Pilates certification through the Core Connections® Pilates Teacher Training Program. She then returned to Carlisle to begin a dance pedagogy apprenticeship with Marcia Dale Weary at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.
During her apprenticeship, Ms. Reeder observed the teaching methods of CPYB’s renowned faculty, including Leslie Hench, while gaining experience as a teacher’s assistant, rehearsal assistant, and instructor. She taught ballet and Pilates to students at various levels and also taught ballet to college students and athletes through a partnership between CPYB and Dickinson College.
Ms. Reeder is the Managing Partner and School Director of Central Texas Youth Ballet in Dripping Springs, Texas, where she teaches students ages 2–18.
She is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and is certified to teach Pre-Ballet in the Vaganova Method through the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. Ms. Reeder is also an active member of the Cecchetti Council of America Southwest Committee, where she serves as Secretary. Under the mentorship of Renata Sanford, she earned her teaching certifications in Pre-Vocational Grades I–III. She continues to study with Jody Ross-Isenhour and is currently working toward her Grade V certification.
Most recently, Ms. Reeder trained with Lynne Charles and earned her 4Pointe Levels 1, 2, and 3 Teacher Certifications.
