Christina Rak

Christina Rak is an American fitness and wellness professional known for creating Dance of Deception, a documentary project that focuses on abuse and systemic failures in the competitive dance industry. She works as a personal trainer, yoga teacher, Pilates teacher, and choreographer. Christina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University.

Early life and education

Christina was born on December 20, 1976, in the United States. She attended Rutgers University and completed a BA in Psychology. Her academic background informs her work in movement, coaching, and advocacy.

Career

Christina built her professional path in dance, fitness, and wellness. She has experience as a personal trainer and instructor in yoga and Pilates, along with ongoing work as a choreographer. Earlier in her career, she operated a dance studio, which shaped her understanding of the competitive dance environment. Christina created Dance of Deception to document patterns of misconduct in the dance industry. The project reflects her interest in combining firsthand accounts with broader conversations about safety and accountability.

Advocacy

Through Dance of Deception, Christina highlights survivor experiences and encourages stronger protections in youth dance settings. Her approach uses storytelling to call attention to institutional gaps, with the goal of prompting industry reform and broader public awareness.

Online presence

Christina maintains public profiles linked to the Dance of Deception project and her professional work on Instagram and TikTok.