Janet Rayor

Janet Rayor has made her living primarily as a creative performing artist—musician, dancer, humorous writer, and physical comedian--since she was 18 years old. She is also a gifted, integrative teacher. 4Culture • KC Touring Arts Roster • Colorado Artist in Residence • Young Audiences • Denver Drama Critics Circle Award

Ella-Bella Bee & the Pollinators, supported by 4Culture, is her original, humorous musical for families to help save bees. Games and STEAM lesson plans accompany shows at festivals, schools, libraries (SPL & KCL), and museums. RougeMusic.com/ella-bella-bee She founded Rouge, French cabaret band, in 1998, part of the juried King County's TAR, performing at public and private events, art museums (Portland, Seattle, Denver, Helena), festivals, concerts, regularly at Maximilien in Pike Pl. Market, & producing 4 cds. RougeMusic.com In 2021, Sunset Hill Music will be publishing ten sacred songs she composed with pianist Clayton Murray. Janet teaches private “Embody the Voice” singing lessons and workshops (ie Grand Valley State University, Songwriters in Seattle, Calvin College.) RougeMusic.com/teaching

Rayor's humorous fitness articles have been published in 3rd Act Magazine and NW Primetime. Accompanying injury prevention/exercise videos are at her site for folks who cannot attend live “Juicy Joints” dance-fitness classes! A former mime with The Foolery (Denver Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Philharmonic) and stilt-dancer (St. Louis Arts Festival, Main St. Arts Festival TX, Bellevue Arts Festival, SAM), Janet's special focus is on everyday balancing. RougeMusic.com/knee-too