Dharmini Piekarska is a former English Open Ten-Dance Champion and a finalist of Under 21 and Amateur Ballroom and Latin Championships in England, where she studied dance with world-renowned teachers. She holds a Certificate in Sports and Health Studies from LMU and is currently a student at the University of Iowa in the Department of Dance. She has appeared in several film productions including Dr. Strange, Bourne V, and Ready Player One. She is keenly interested in exploring different somatic approaches to teaching dance. Through her studies, she hopes to challenge double standards and empower those from diverse backgrounds. Her favorite points of interest are body mechanics, and female empowerment through dance, be it through studio work, stage, or screendance content. As a student choreographer, she hopes to use this medium to bring joy to her audience. She is proud and blessed to be a part of this dance community.