Rhianna Cranston is a passionate dancer, educator, and choreographer based in the Denver area. Born and raised in Kansas, Rhianna has diligently trained and performed in a diversity of techniques, including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip-hop, and contemporary. She received her B.F.A in Dance from University of Kansas, where she served as President of UNITY Hip Hop Dance Crew and choreographed and performed multiple works for The University Dance Company along with student produced shows. Post-graduation, Rhianna moved to Colorado to dance with Cleo II at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) for a season before becoming a member of the CPRD Arts in Education Team, where she is currently teaching dance education in schools. Additionally, she is a teaching artist Celebrate the Beat, an affiliate organization of the National Dance Institute. Her presence further extends into dance studios across the Greater Denver area, including being a program director at E&E Dance Company as well as a teacher at Miss Rachael’s Dance. Alongside a commitment to teaching, Rhianna is dedicated to continued training, through classes, choreography projects, and performance opportunities. She is a part-time company member at Davis Contemporary Dance in Denver, still hitting the stage and engaging with a beautiful community of art makers and viewers.