Briana Rinaldo

Dancer

From ballet as a little girl, to being the only high school senior to perform a krump solo at her dance company, dance has been a throughline in Briana's life. She began dancing Afro-Latin styles socially in college and was introduced to samba and Capoeira when she moved to Charlotte. Samba makes her feel connected to her African roots in a way she's never felt before, bringing her a unique feeling of freedom. When she's not dancing, Briana is a writer and DE&I specialist  who spends her free time with her fiancé, David, and their two dogs. She'd also like to thank her incredible mom, Debbie, for sharing her love of dance with her.