Brianna (24) is a well known singer, dancer and choreographer residing in Newport, Rhode Island. Brianna is a self-taught hip hop dancer who didn’t start taking dance classes until the age of 14 with hip hop dance troupe Off the Curb of Newport, R.I.
Throughout her years of dancing with Off the Curb, Brianna had the opportunity to travel and perform locally, spreading the message of no drugs, no violence to youth of all ages. As an instructor, she helped inspire the students in the community schools to make positive choices and encourage them to continue dancing. Some of Brianna’s performances include opening shows for artists Lisa Lisa, Cameo, Stevie B. and the Sugar Hill Gang as well as Crazy Legs for the 27th Anniversary of the Rock Steady Crew.
Brianna has had the experience of instructing all levels and ages, starting from age 3 to adults. She has taught at several community schools and dance studios as well as Salve Regina University, where she earned the position as junior captain of the dance team, consisting of over 100 members. For the past year, she has been choreographing and teaching hip hop dance at the Defying Gravity School of Dance in Cranston, RI.
Leadership and inspiration are Brianna’s continued goals for the youth in her community as well as anyone else she can affect through the power of dance. She has learned that positive influence can leave a great and lasting impression on children and young adults and it is her mission to continue to help lead them in a positive direction.
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