Rebecca Blair was awarded a Ford Foundation Scholarship to study at the School of American Ballet and the Harkness House Ballet School in New York City. She was a charter member of Maria Tallchief's Chicago City Ballet and the Lyric Opera Ballet Company, dancing soloist roles. Ms. Blair has been teaching adult and children’s ballet classes in Santa Cruz since 1991, and is currently the Associate Director, Stage Manager, and Rehearsal Director for Tandy Beal and Company.