Ronne Stone brings over 31 years of professional dance experience, beginning her training in African dance at the Orlando School of Cultural Dance in 1993. She has performed with the Kuumba Dance Company in Tampa and the Adefua Dance Company in Seattle, studying extensively with master teachers of West African dance traditions. Her commitment to cultural preservation and community connection through dance led her to establish a thriving community-based African dance class that has continued for over 26 years.

At Indiana University, Ronne taught workshops and served as a lead instructor for the African-American Dance Conference. She has collaborated with numerous organizations, including the Urban Arts Consortium and Kids Dance Outreach, as both a choreographer and teaching artist. Her choreographic work includes Butler University’s The Water Carriers and the Phoenix Theatre’s Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea.

Ronne’s passion for arts education, particularly working with young people, has been central to her career. For 27 years, she has worked with the Iibada Dance Company, where she developed dance programs for students ranging from preschool through high school. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University and has served as a teaching artist with Arts for Learning for the past 15 years. Her teaching experience also includes positions at Ignite Achievement Academy and Tindley Genesis Academy.

Currently, Ronne is an adjunct professor at Butler University, teaches art at Believe High School and Rooted High School, and continues to partner with arts organizations throughout the community. Through performance, education, and mentorship, she remains dedicated to using dance as a tool for cultural expression, learning, and community building.