About Black Girls Dance®
Our
Story
Our
Mission
Our
Vision
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Values
I was inspired to create Black Girls Dance® because of the need to give female dancers of color, who are often times overlooked, an opportunity to perform. My career as a professional dancer lasted for 25 glorious years, but when I returned to my hometown of Chicago, I discovered many talented dancers were unemployed or working "regular" jobs because they didn't have the personal connections or access to audition or train with mainstream dance companies or Broadway musicals. I believe all dancers train and study their craft with dedication and commitment knowing the pool of full-time employment is scarce some never land their dream job, not because they don't have the talent and it's simply not fair.
At Black Girls Dance®, our unwavering commitment is to champion and elevate dancers of color by providing a transformative journey that encompasses training, exposure, and performance opportunities. Rooted in the belief that dance is not only an art form but a powerful avenue for personal growth and empowerment, our mission transcends the stage to impact lives and communities.
The vision of Black Girls Dance® is to expand our community world wide until we become the largest resource for female dancers of color in performance opportunities, career guidance and scholarship assistance.
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Relationships and Community engagement
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Instruction with Empathy
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Exposure to Industry Professionals and Opportunities
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Creating well rounded humans who appreciate art
Founder & Director
ERIN BARNETT
Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Horton Technique, Contemporary
Our Board of Directors
Halil Hampton, Esq Courtney Dodd
Dunni Cosey-Gay
Erin D. Barnett
Our Faculty
Dorianne Thomas
Combination Classes 1 - 4, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz
Jordyn A. Bush
Tap 1 -3, Jazz, Hip Hop 1 – 3
Emani Drake
Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop