Iyana McNeill

Iyana began her dance career at the age of 2 at "The Dance Studio" under the instruction of Peggy Busey-Bourgeois. At the age of 6, I'yana then began her professional training in Ballet, Tap and Hip Hop at Rayn Fall Dance Studio under the instruction of Sharayna Christmas-Rose. Iyana trained at Rayn Fall Dance Studio up until being accepted into the Baltimore School for the Arts in 2008. Iyana attended and graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts in 2012 with her High School degree in Dance.

In 2012, I'yana began her bachelors program in dance at Coppin State University under the instruction of Vanessa Coles, Alice Howes and Ronderrick Mitchell. Iyana graduated from Coppin State University in 2017 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Dance. In 2012, I'yana also began her teaching career at Hilton Elementary School at the Child First Authority afterschool program. From 2012-2018 at Hilton Elementary School, I'yana held multiple recitals, classes throughout the school years, choreographed for the championship dance team, and more!

Since beginning her teaching career in 2012, I'yana has worked with many youth at multiple schools and programs such as: Hilton Elementary, Barclay Elementary, Harford Heights Elementary, Rosemont Elementary/Middle, Coppin State University Bravo Programs, The ARC Preschool, John Eager Howard Elementary, S.A.F.E Alternative Center, Creative City Public Charter, Jubilee Arts Baltimore and Cross Country Elementary/Middle School.