Epiphany Dance
Collective
West African Dance Company
Ronne Stone boasts over 31 years of professional dance experience, beginning with African dance at the Orlando School of Cultural Dance in 1993. She has been a member of the Kuumba Dance Company in Tampa and the Adefua Dance Company in Seattle, studying extensively with masters of West African dance. Her commitment to connecting communities through traditional dance led her to create a flourishing community class that has run for 24 years.
At Indiana University, Ronne taught workshops and was the lead instructor for the African-American Dance Conference. She has collaborated with various organizations, including the Urban Arts Consortium and Kids Dance Outreach, as choreographer and instructor. Notable choreography includes Butler University’s "The Water Carriers" and the Phoenix Theatre's "Dontrell Who Kissed the Sea."
Ronne’s passion for teaching children has blossomed over 24 years with the Iibada Dance Company, where she developed preschool and high school programs. A graduate of Indiana University with a Fine Arts degree, she has served as a teaching artist with Arts For Learning for 14 years. She has taught art 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 partners with various arts organizations to enrich the community through dance and education.