Elena Franke

Dance Instructor

Birthday: September 24

Three phrases to describe my dance background are:

1. I started dancing at just 2 years old at Rhythm—fun fact: Ms. Dani’s mom was my assistant! I worked my way up through Petite Pizazz, Spotlight, and proudly graduated from Edge in 2020.

2. I also danced throughout high school, serving as captain of our dance team and helping lead us to our school’s first-ever state championship title in jazz!

3. After taking a short break from dance, I found my way back through teaching and choreographing in college—and instantly fell in love with it! There’s nothing better than watching the lightbulb moments in my students’ eyes.

Rhythm Role: Mini & Junior Connection Hip Hop, Senior Spotlight Hip Hop, and anywhere else my Rhythm fam needs me!

Years Teaching at Rhythm: This is my second year teaching—but technically my 17th year at Rhythm! #rhythmboomerang

Fun Fact: I collect trucker hats and am almost always wearing 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, which was my last in-person recital with the incredible people I grew up dancing with.

When not at Rhythm, I am…Working in software renewals, hanging out with my pup Chewie, cheering on the Dawgs, or binging the latest must-watch show!