Meet Brian Ross—a versatile dancer and performer based in Toronto. Originally from Halifax, Brian began dancing at the age of seven after being inspired by the West End production of Billy Elliot. Starting with ballet and jazz, he expanded his training to include styles ranging from Latin ballroom to hip hop and beyond, and excelled in the competition scene. Some of Brian’s professional career highlights include Anne of Green Gables (The Charlottetown Festival), Billy Elliot (Neptune Theatre), Frozen (Theatre Aquarius), Bring It On (Globe Theatre), the film Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas (Lifetime), the TV series Backstage (Family Channel), and StepOne Dance Company. He will soon be seen in Something Rotten! and Guys and Dolls at the Stratford Festival. Follow @brianross111 on Instagram.

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Welcome to season two of Boys Dance Too. As it’s December, that means it’s Nutcracker season. Meet Owen Tang, Joseph Lee, and Loren Hwang, three highly dedicated students training at the acclaimed Goh Ballet School in Vancouver, Canada. As they near the end of their high school years, these dancers offer an insightful look into what it’s like to be immersed in world-class ballet training while being a teenager.

In this episode, Owen, Joseph, and Loren share their individual journeys, discuss the realities of elite training, and reflect on the opportunities and uncertainties that lie ahead after graduation. The conversation also dives into their final preparations for this year’s Nutcracker—a defining rite of passage for many dancers. Follow Goh Ballet on Instagram.

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Meet Cody Berkeley, a renowned dance teacher and choreographer in the ballet and competition studio world. Originally from Dallas, Cody excelled on the competition circuit while growing up, and in his senior year was awarded a full scholarship to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia courtesy of the NYCDA College Scholarship Foundation. Since graduating with a BFA in Dance Performance, Cody has danced for Clairobscur Dance Company in LA, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance USA in Dallas, and toured with Step One Dance Company. Since focusing on teaching/choreographing, Cody has taught at Ellison Ballet School and currently leads Greenwich Ballet Academy’s contemporary program. He has received awards from Youth America Grand Prix and the University Ballet Competition for his choreography and coaching. Follow Cody @codyberkeleydance.

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