Coaches
Angelique
Angelica
Shena
Yasimine
Level 3 Leadership
Anahi
Dawson
Eu'Nique
Juin
Collective Liberation
Each member, each coach looks out for the next; we train each other, we build together and we lift up critical messages for those ready to listen and those that need it most
Foundation:
Team mentality; professional reliability; respect for coaches and others; resilience for, and dedication to, self and team
Year-round Training
Multi-genre, multi-level, multi-faceted training all year ’round; 3 semesters a year; 3-4 months per semester
Culture:
I am my brothers/sisters keeper; teaching teachers, training trainers; representation matters; unleash the imagination; liberate the nation
“I’m here to show you who I AM today”
-Aliya Janell
$220/participant/semester
Practice schedule: Thurs 5-7 and Sat 12-2
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I have been in BCAI for around 5 years in almost all of the classes taught there. BCAI means a place I can basically just be myself and meet other people too. My favorite part is meeting new younger kids and being able to teach them some things I know myself
I’ve been at bcai since I was nine 1/2. I am now 16 and BCAI has always been a safe place for me. It’s a family and you’ll meet a lot of brilliant people who you can trust and count on. We have tons of fun but you also need to keep in mind that this is a dance team. Sometimes we need to get serious to get work done and if everyone is on the same page it’s easier.
My name is Juin and I’ve been dancing at BCAI for 6 years. I love dancing and doing other activities and I plan to do more. Working with other people with different skill sets and skill levels plus exploring interests is what BCAI means to me and I love that. My favorite about being here is interacting with kids my age and getting the opportunities/experience I can get from amazing leaders and teammates.
My name is Eu’Nique White. I been at BCAI for about 5 years now! This has been a very safe space to me. It gave me many connections and resources to make my move for college. Not only did I become a talent dancer , I also learned many life skills along the way such as resume building! My favorite part is being a big sister to my peers and the coaches leaving a life changing impact on me!