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 15+ 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 jazz, hip hop, Connection and adult hip hop! Would love to dance with you!!

Years Teaching at Rhythm: This is my r3d 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! RhythEMERALD City was WICKEDLY amazing and so magical! I loved the theme reveal, recital retreat with our ELT team, costume reveal, getting all of our dances ready for the stage, crafting, and more!!

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