Who Are We

Adam Rademacher

My love for dance began as a teenager with my great-grandmother, Minnie, who owned a local resort and dance hall. She taught me the two-step and polka — and, more importantly, how music brings people together. Those early moments, along with the many dances I later shared with my grandmother, Marion Rademacher, are memories I carry with me every time the music starts.

Today, I still love being on the dance floor — whether it’s at community events, local concerts, or simply enjoying the energy of live bands. Some of my favorite recent memories have been dancing to local musicians and meeting new friends along the way. There’s something special about how music creates instant connection.

I’m currently a Sign Language Interpreter and work remotely as the Director of Platform Operations for a company that provides medical interpretation in more than 250 languages for health systems across the U.S. and Canada. Communication, connection, and access are at the heart of everything I do — on the job and on the dance floor.

Dancing is how I honor my past and celebrate the present. Music has always been part of my life, from the dance floor to playing in a Christian band in high school, and today I’m grateful to use that passion to help build homes, hope, and opportunity through Habitat for Humanity.

Rebekah Rademacher

My love for music, singing, and dancing started at a very young age. I've always been told that I could carry a tune and keep a beat before I could speak. I come from a family where music was, and still is, a vital part of who we are. My grandma, Mary Hankel, instilled a love for dance, music, and art in my heart. For me personally, she was an integral part of who am I am today. From purchasing instruments, to helping choreograph dances in the living room, to pushing me to step out of my comfort zone, she helped pave the way for music and dance in my life. 

I was honored to be able to dance for a ballet company in my late teens/early 20s. I was an amateur, but I loved every moment of it! From working hard in the studio, to dancing in recitals, to performing in the Nutcracker, to getting my very first pair of point shoes, some of my fondest dance memories were made while gracing the stage with them. 

I set dance aside after I met the love of my life. I had always hoped that whoever I married would also love to dance. How blessed was I to meet Adam! To be welcomed into a family that loves dancing was more than I could have hoped for. From farm shows, to weddings, to senior citizens day at the fair (our favorite), it was not uncommon to be pulled onto the dance floor, not only by my husband, but by his family members. They taught me how to two-step, waltz, and polka. 

Now, it's a different kind of dancing. As we enter this new season of our kids getting older and more independent and we approach our 19th wedding anniversary, we wanted something to keep us moving, connected, and growing together. Dance has been just the ticket! We have learned so much and are eager to keep going. What an amazing opportunity to use our love of dance to help provide families in our area with a beautiful and safe place to live and raise their families. I'm so thankful to be able to be a small part of what Habitat for Humanity is doing in our community!