SHARING OUR SUCCESS STORIES

BDC alumni

Lisa Cockburn

I was a dancer at BDC for about fifteen years. I would not trade those fifteen years for the world, and truly feel that my relationship with dance has significantly impacted who I am today. I am currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce Undergraduate Degree at the University of Guelph, and work at a local law firm. I can confidently say that without dance I wouldn’t have developed major soft skills including learning the importance of discipline, teamwork, and creativity. These developed skills have successfully guided, and will continue to guide me throughout my personal and educational pathway.

Leah Yari

The people I have met throughout my time at BDC are the people that I will be taking to the grave hahaha, that’s a little bit morbid but it’s the truth. These people have seen me at my lowest, my highest, and everything in between. From coaches to teammates, every single one of them has and continues to add value to my life. Not only are they my biggest supporters through thick and thin, but they are also some of my biggest role models. They’re the type of friends that you don’t talk to for years and when you see them, you pick back up right where you left off. I am incredibly grateful to have these people in my life.

Bronwyn

I joined the BDC family at 4 years old, taking Sunday morning ballet class at the original studio. Little did I know that I would dance at BDC for over 13 years. Throughout my time as both a recreational and competitive dancer I had gained some of my most meaningful friendships, memories, and lessons through the art of being part of the close-knit team Jolene (or Ms. B) had created. Dancing at a studio like BDC allowed me to develop my passion for dance and the arts through being able to express myself freely in an open and judgment-free environment. Since graduating from BDC in 2017 I have been able to use my dance training in other great opportunities such as traveling with the group Up With People.

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Testemonials

I’ve been dancing since I was 3 and spent 7 of those years at bdc. Dance has impacted my life in many ways, this including finding new ways to express myself through movement, as well as gaining new levels of confidence. From the every day joy dance has brought, it has taught me many skills that can’t just be taught outside of the studio. I am currently studying Creative Industries at Ryerson while dancing with many incredible people in the Toronto dance community.

Bayley

I danced for 8 years at BDC! Dance impacted my life by teaching me time management, organization and I made many life long friends. I learned what being part of a team was, and what commitment meant. I cherish the memories I made at dance, there was so many good times! I now am entering my last semester of nursing school and will be a registered nurse in the upcoming months!

Elaina

I started dancing at BDC and I stayed for six years, until the end of high school. Dance has impacted my life in a lot of ways. Most notably, it taught me a lot about friendship and teamwork. You have to trust and rely on the people you dance with in order to succeed, you can’t do it alone. Currently, I’m in Ottawa working towards a Bachelor of Communications at Carleton University.

Jayden

I was a competitive dancer for 12 years. Dance has impacted my life by giving me opportunities to meet amazing individuals who are family to me now. I am going to Western University, wanting to pursue a double major in criminology and thanatology, hoping to go into the Policing after.

Abby

I danced for 10 years. Dance impacted my life in a way that I met so many amazing people who I still keep in touch with today. It allowed me to grow as a person and the traits I developed during competitive dance from balancing school, family, and friends has honestly made me so much more of a successful person today! I’m currently in my third year at Queen’s University studying a Bachelor of Science Honours in Kinesiology!

Brooke

I started dancing when I was two and a half but danced with BDC for 6 years until I was 18. Dance impacted my life because it taught me how to work hard, showed me what true friendships looked like & some of the most influential people in my life were dance teachers and I truly don’t think I would be the person I am today if it weren’t for dance and all the amazing people. I am currently in my last semester of my nursing degree, in the next couple months I am hoping to be a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse and I am also running my own business creating earrings!