Kiana Gunn

Assistant Dance Teacher - Mentor ( Events)

Student @ University of Richmond 

The Student

I'm a junior at the University of Richmond. I'm seeking a Bachelor's of Science degree in Molecular Biology. I aspire to be a scientist specializing in cancer research. I'm an active member of my campus ministry, Disciples on Campus, which is affiliated with the Greater Richmond Church of Christ.

 

The Dancer

I have dance roughly 8 yrs for Mrs. Thomas-Rustin and currently taking ballet class at the University of Richmond.

I believe that I possess the leadership qualities of a great dance instructor: empathy, active listening skills and passion. I empathize with my students, aged four to fifteen years old, by adapting my teaching style to match their education level. I actively listen to my students by paying close attention to their challenges with technique or the choreography. I am very passionate about all things dance.

 I truly appreciate the freedom to express my story, or the choreographer’s story, with an art form that integrates human emotion with corporal movement. As an assistant teacher, I always try to exemplify my zeal and passion for dance, making the choreography more worthwhile to learn and perform for my students. I always try to establish a warm and inclusive community atmosphere within the studio by reinforcing the importance of kindness and freedom of self.