Finding the Perfect Dance "Home"

As part of the 40th Anniversary Heritage Photos series, Ciana shared her joy of all things ballet and described how BBT compliments her personality.

As seriously as we take ballet at BBT, the reason I've kept coming back all these years is that it's fun. I have a naturally bubbly, sassy, and silly personality. I need fun! But also, I have always loved a good challenge—at school, at work, in the studio, and life. Finding a dance "home" that embraces both of these aspects of my personality has been one of the biggest blessings of my life.

Whether it's getting really (REALLY) excited about a new pair of pointe shoes or seizing photo opportunities with a ballet bestie (like Miss Lorna, pictured below), there's never a dull moment at BBT. It's times like these that make those terribly slow adagios (or insanely fast petit allegros) not just worth it for the sake of technique, but worth it because I'm creating shared memories with my friends. It reminds me that I'm not alone on this crazy ballet journey. We're in it together.