REBECCA J. LEUSZLER (she/her) graduated in 2007 from the Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts in Connecticut with a degree in Ballet and Modern Dance Performance. During her time in Connecticut she furthered her studies at the Alvin Ailey School, School of American Ballet and the Harkness Dance Center.

Rebecca developed her performance skills under the mentorship, direction and coaching of dance masters Eleanor D’Antuono, Theresa Capucilli, Kevin Martin, Victoria Mazzarelli, Alexi Tchernivchov and Doug Varone. During her professional career, Rebecca has performed with the Kirov Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Ohio Dance Theatre, MOMIX Dance Theatre, Doug Elkins and Friends, Morrison Dance and Verb Ballets.

In 2009 Rebecca founded The Movement Project, with co-director Megan Gargano, serving as the co-artistic director from 2009 - 2023. During her time with TMP, Rebecca helped shape and build the foundational programs that make up the company today.