Rhiana Neri

INSTRUCTOR

 

Rhiana Neri has been dancing for 16 years and has called 5678 Dance Studio home for 15 of them! Throughout her time at 5678, she has trained in jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and pointe, while also expanding her dance education through regional conventions and classes in a variety of unique styles. Of them all, tap holds a special place in her heart because of its patterns, rhythms, dynamics, history, and diversity and it’s also her favorite style to teach!

 

Outside of the studio, Rhiana is a student at California State University, Stanislaus, where she is majoring in Sustainable Agriculture and will graduate with her Bachelor of Science in Fall 2026. During the summer of 2026, she had the opportunity to intern with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. After graduation, she plans to begin a career in agriculture where she can pursue her interest in serving the community while continuing her passion for teaching at 5678.

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As an instructor, Rhiana promises to give each dancer the support they need to become stronger both as dancers and as individuals. Whether that means providing one-on-one corrections, lending an ear after a difficult day, or challenging her students with choreography that pushes them outside their comfort zones, she wants every dancer to know she is there to encourage and lift them up.

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This season, Rhiana is most excited to continue being part of her students’ dance journeys and watching them grow. To her, dance is about so much more than technique—it’s creativity, self-expression, rhythm, teamwork, friendships, and all of the memories made along the way.

A few of Rhiana’s favorites include Hershey’s and M&M’s, Target, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, tacos, the ’80s, and music from WHAM! and Tears for Fears. Her favorite recital theme is House of Mouse, and her favorite dance teachers are Tamie and Kim.

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Her favorite reminder to her dancers is: “The most important things to do in dance class are try your hardest and have fun!”