Renae Frank began her dance training as a competition dancer in De Pere, WI. Upon graduating High School, she attended Northern Illinois University where she later graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance and BS in Psychology. While at NIU, Renae trained under well-known dance professors including Judith Chitwood, Paula Frasz, and Rich Grund. Renae also spent two summers training at Ruth Page Center for the Arts under the direction of Victor Alexander. Upon graduating college, Renae moved to Madison, Wisconsin where she was a company member and choreographer for Madison Contemporary Dance. At the beginning of 2023, Renae put plans into motion to move down to Chicago, further her dance training, and dance with Ardent Dance Company. Renae is thrilled to be able to perform Justine Kelly’s exciting, one-of-a-kind choreography with her fellow talented Ardent dancers.