Background
Olbrei, Rakhel was born on August 13, 1898 in Tallinn.
Olbrei, Rakhel was born on August 13, 1898 in Tallinn.
Studied at the school of M.Vigman, under E.Jacques-Dalcroze and R.Laban. Graduated from the ballet school of E.Litvinova, Tallinn, 1922. Studied at the school of M.Vigman, under E.Jacques-Dalcroze and R.Laban.
With the Estonian Theatre from 1918. Choreographer, 1925-1944. Took part in forming and training the first ballet company of the Estonian Theatre.
In her productions, combined classical expression with rhythmic and folkloristic effects. Emigrated, 1944.