Vera Lukens

Connection CCC and Dance Instructor

Birthday: March 6th! A true pisces sun and water lover!

Three phrases to describe my dance background: 

1. I started dance at 4 years old in tap! But jazz and hip hop are my spirit animals. 

2. I was on the Dance Team at Kennesaw State University through college and then Head Coached for 8 years following that building their spirit and tradition program! 

3. Out of college, I worked for Varsity - Universal Dance Association (UDA) as a staff member and assistant head instructor teaching dancers all over the Southeast which led me to dance tour life for 18+ years. You'll see me as the Competition Director for Hollywood Dance Jamz.

Rhythm Role: I'm the Connection Director, so I get to Coordinate, Communicate, and Collab (CCC) on all the things!! Leading the Connection Team has my heart, I love Connection so much!! I also teach studio program jazz and hip hop, Rhythm Spirit Squad, and Adult Hip Hop! We have the best time in class!

Years Teaching at Rhythm: This is my 4th year at Rhythm but it feels so natural like I have been here for YEARS!

Fun Fact: I played percussion from 6th grade to my Senior year in High School and marched on the Drumline in High School - Drum Captain my senior year! Tenors and Snare were my favorites to march!

Favorite Rhythm Year-End Show: Every Year-End Show becomes my new favorite. I think it can't get any better and then it DOES! The Greatest Rhythm Show was truly THE GREATEST! I often couldn't get through watching the production without getting goosebumps and tearing up, it was incredible!!

When not at Rhythm, I'm spending time with my family riding bikes, playing games (we LOVE board games), hanging with our sweet pup (Cocoa) and baking with my daughter (Rexley, who dances in Edge at Rhythm!), going on adventures (I seriously love adventures!), working out, or doing something active!!