Elena Franke

Dance Instructor

Birthday: September 24

Three phrases to describe my dance background are:

1. Started my dance career at age 2 at Rhythm. Ms. Dani’s mom was my assistant! Worked my way up through petite pizazz, spotlight, and graduated in edge in 2020.

2. I also danced at my high school serving as captain of the dance team, bringing home the first ever jazz state championship to our school!

3. After taking some time off from dance, I started teaching and choreographing in college and absolutely fell in love with it! I love seeing lightbulbs go off in my students brains ?

Rhythm Role: Mini & Junior Connection Hip Hop, Teen and Senior Spotlight Hip Hop, and wherever else my Rhythm fam might need me!

Years Teaching at Rhythm: This is my first year teaching but technically my 16th year back at Rhythm! #rhythmboomerang

Fun Fact: I collect trucker hats and you can usually find me sporting one!

Favorite Rhythm Year-End Show: Either Whole Rhythm World because we got to compete in the Studio of the Year Dance-Off at the Dance Awards, or Wonka and the Rhythm Factory as it was my last in-person recital with everyone I got to grow up dancing with ?

When not at Rhythm, I am…Working in software renewals, hanging out with friends and family, reading the latest TikTok book, binging Netflix shows, or cheering on the Dawgs!!!