Cheryle Bodrug’s Burlington Dance Company is a family run business that has provided quality instruction to the Burlington Community for over 30 years. BDC Founder, Cheryle Bodrug, dreamed of creating a dance environment wherein students would find a sense of belonging and family, enjoy the art of learning, and in the process become highly skilled performers. Cheryles’ legacy of creating strong technical dancers, who also possess the gift of artistry, continues to be the guiding principle of BDC’s vision. Her innovative and original choreography have become a trademark BDC strength, carried on with great success by the current faculty. Cheryle has inspired many generations of dancers and served as ‘mentor’ to many young women in the Burlington community, some of which currently sit on the BDC Faculty. She is a past recipient of the CDTA Examiners Award of Excellence for having achieved the highest standing in Ontario, and proud to have been awarded a lifetime membership from the CDTA for her contribution to the association as an examiner, and her high standards as a teacher.
In keeping with this vision, and under the guidance of current Artistic Director, Kari Bodrug, BDC is consistently recognized for its’ unique choreography and outstanding performance quality, receiving several awards for excellence, including Overall High Score, Best Choreography, Creative Concept, Best Dance Presentation, Adjudicators’ Choice and Dance Ambassador Awards. In addition to providing a fun and nurturing environment for first time and junior dancers, the School also provides Master Classes for serious students who qualify.
BDC is proud to have a long list of alumni who upon graduating have succeeded in pursuing post secondary careers in the entertainment industry. BDC dancers have been accepted to post secondary institutions across North America, attending professional schools such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City; Toronto Metropolitan University, York University, Quinte Ballet School of Canada and Sheridan College, closer to home. Graduates of BDC can be found performing onstage aboard cruise ships, in professional theatre productions and professional dance companies.
Our Objective
The objective of the Company is that students of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn the art of dance within a friendly, yet productive environment. Each and every student at BDC is an important part of our special dance community.
Our Mission Statement
Mutual Respect, Commitment, Honesty, Responsibility, Teamwork