Kiah Vance

Passionate and dedicated, discovered love for dance at young age of 3. Embraced various dance styles such as jazz, hip hop, ballet, lyrical, West African, and contemporary. Expanded skills through tap, flamenco, and musical theatre classes. Actively contribute to community as assistant teacher with Ashanti Cultural Arts, Inc., guiding young dancers in motion and beginner classes. Find fulfillment in both serving community and expressing myself through choreographing and performing. Aspirations include attending performing arts high school and pursuing Fine Arts degree in dance. Driven to attend law school with ultimate goal of giving back to community by providing dance classes to children, including those with special needs.

• Ashanti Cultural Arts, Inc., Community dancer, 01/17, Present, Involved with City of Pompano Beach, City of Tamarac, City of Ft. Lauderdale, Urban League, City of Lauderdale Lakes, Jack and Jill of America, The Links, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
• Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., Delta Gems, Street Clean-Up January 2022 – March 2022.
• Volunteer Student Teacher, Ashanti Cultural Arts, Inc., Ages 3-9 years old.

• Featured dancer, Ashanti Cultural Arts, Inc., Featured in multiple city publications including TamAGram with City of Tamarac, Westside Gazette in Fort Lauderdale, and Village News with City of Pompano Beach.
• Scholarship Recipient, Ashanti Cultural Arts, Inc., 2021
• Young Choreographer’s Award, Parkway Middle School of the Arts, 06/22
• Artistic Director’s Award for Dance, Parkway Middle School, 06/23
• National Junior Honor Society Selection, Dillard 6-12 High School, 08/24
• Honor Roll, Dillard 6-12 High School, 2024, 2025
• Honor Band Selection, University of Miami, 02/25