About

WHY CHOOSE BROADWAY BOUND

 

Broadway Bound was established in 1994 to bring excellence in dance instruction and performance to her hometown of New Albany, Ohio. Our dream was to help young people realize their potential by celebrating the joy of life through dance.  “We believe dance at BBDC helps individuals learn life lessons–whether they ever dance again or not. It’s what people do with what they learn that matters,” they say. Learning discipline and hard work is just part of what we do but the most memorable part is when goals are met and friendships are made that last a lifetime. Not everyone’s goal is to pursue a career in dance when they walk through the doors of BBDC. The lessons our dancers learn about themselves are monumental to what they pursue in life. We have something for everyone here…from toddler age to a senior in high school…we are the most positive dance experience your child will find in this area.

 

Enriching our families through the arts has not only inspired our dancers but inspires us as educators to provide the very best in dance instruction we can. We are passionate here about what we do and we feel that our dancers celebrate that same philosophy. Many think of BBDC as their “second home” and we love that about our students and parents. Broadway Bound has had thousands of students dance through our doors in the past 30 years and we are so proud of the young adults they have all become. Many still come back to visit and now bring their children here for dance instruction, which is the best compliment a former dancer can give us. We all want the best for our children and our former students appreciated their training enough to bring their sons and daughters…starting a new generation of BBDC students.

Dancing with us is more than a recital performance or a costume…it’s an experience. If your child loves to dance, they will love it here at BBDC.

  • Broadway Bound was started in 1994 and was the first dance centre in New Albany.  We have a state of the art facility that is the largest in the area.
  • Only 10% of our enrollment competes and you are not required to compete for us when enrolling.  Most of our students here are taking class for the enjoyment of dancing!
  • Trimester newsletters to keep our families informed of what’s happening at BBDC
  • All recital tickets are $15.00
  • Active in New Albany schools  theatre department since 2011
  • Our summer sessions are not required for dancers to be a part of our shows.  Enjoy your summer with 2 mini optional sessions
  • Our dancers go on to major and minor in dance all over the country.  We promote love of dancing at BBDC that continues long after high school graduation!
  • BBDC continues to be the area leader in the community service by participating in giving back through Service Events, Annual Fundraisers and Charitable Benefits.
  • First area studio to make your recital weekend more enjoyable with 5 mini shows!

  • Nationally recognized competition team with title award winners
  • Limited class sizes to ensure equal attention to all students.
  • We offer a variety of flexible payment plans including discounts for full year pre-payment.  Discounts are also available for families enrolling their child(ren) in more than one class.
  • Exclusive Online Registration is available for your convenience.
  • BBDC helps guide your child through their dance year after year with Teacher Recommendation Forms and Student Evaluations.
  • Large, comfortable lobby with TV monitors for entire family viewing.
  • 6 spacious classrooms featuring StageStep professional dance floor and Computerized Sound Systems.
  • Recreational and competitive classes available.
  • Age appropriate costuming, choreography and music is ALWAYS in place at BBDC.
  • We don’t cater to just someone…we cater to everyone!

STUDENT HANDBOOK

OUR OUTSTANDING DANCE INSTRUCTORS

Chrissy Danflous

E-mail: chrissy@bbdc-dance.com
Classes Taught: Jazz & Competition Team

Chrissy is a Co-Owner of BBDC.  She has a BA degree in both Dance Education and Dance Performance as well as Business Organizational Communications from Otterbein University and has been teaching tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical and tumbling for over 35 years. She was Dance Captain at theme parks as well as for Dolphin and Carnival Cruise Lines. Chrissy has also performed with such greats as Chubby Checker, Beach Boys and Sheena Easton. She has choreographed the following N.A. Middle School Broadway Jr. productions:  Bugsy Malone, Jr.; Guys and Dolls, Jr.; Music Man, Jr., Once on This Island, Jr. and Annie, Jr.  She also choreographed Wizard Of Oz for MTV Arts in Mt. Vernon. Most recently, she and Nikki have choreographed Hairspray, Chicago, Legally Blonde, 42nd Street, Kiss Me Kate, Addams Family, Drowsy Chaperone, Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Something Rotten and Mamma Mia for New Albany High School. She is very proud to have trained dancers on the Ohio State Club Dance Team, UK Dance Team, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Nikki Mckenzie

E-mail: nikki@bbdc-dance.com
Classes Taught: Jazz, Lyrical & Competition Team

Nikki has been involved in the dance profession for over 40 years.  She is the founder and co-director of Broadway Bound Dance Centre in Ohio and they just celebrated their 26th season of dance education.  Trained in all genres of dance, Nikki was a competitive dancer growing up and competed jazz, tap, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater and gymnastics.  She received her dance education with a degree from Otterbein University and grew up dancing with Jeri Pinnell at Pinnell Dance Centre where she was for 12 years.  Highlights of her career include choreographing industrial shows for Bath and Body Works, sitting on the committee to build her community PAC, guest writing for Dancer Magazine and working with Miss Teen Indiana who went on to win the talent portion of the pageant.  She is also involved with local theater where she has been a choreographer for 10 seasons of musicals.  Her dancers can be seen with the Dallas Mavericks, the UK Dance Team and The Cleveland Cavaliers as well as dance programs throughout the US.  She is also a regional and national judge for Kids Artistic Review and Rainbow Talent Competition.  Nikki has won multiple choreography awards, overalls, titles and most entertaining awards with her studio as they are in their 24th year of competing.  She also teaches master classes across the country and does guest choreography for area studios.

Katie Cook

E-mail: katiecook@bbdc-dance.com
Classes Taught: Pre-Dance, Jazz/Ballet Combo, Tumbling

Katie has been dancing and performing since the age of four. Having studied ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical, she has competed in dance competitions in both middle and high school and performed at the half-time show for the national collegiate football championship. After high school she went on to study and graduate with a degree in Communications from Otterbein University. While at Otterbein, Katie was a four-year member of the O-squad dance team, captain her senior year and served in a volunteer coach role after graduation. Katie performed in many theatrical shows including Little Shop of Horrors, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Damn Yankees and a member of Vaud-Villities to name just a few. She has a passion for dance and theatre and has been able to assist with her stepson’s school musicals. She has judged both nationally and internationally for the past 10 years and currently lives and works in the Columbus area. She is very excited to bring her knowledge of dance to the BBDC family!

Abbie Boyd

E-mail: abbieboyd@bbdc-dance.com
Classes Taught: Toddler Pre-Dance, Hip Hop, Cheer/Dance Combo, Jazz and Competition Team

Abbie is a well accomplished performer in all facets of dance. Starting her career at the age of 6 and her assistant teaching in 1999. Abbie began BBDC’s hip hop program in 2006 and continues to run one of the most successful hip hop programs in central Ohio. She has been trained in tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theatre, ballet, pointe & hip hop. Abbie’s accomplishments include Top Solo, Duet and Group Awards in competition and she has won thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarships during her competition career. Abbie has assisted for such dance names as Michael Metts of Drury Design Productions, Tony Awards Performer, Michael Lee Scott, “The Producers” Dance Captain, Pam Bradley and Past National DMA President, Eleanore Ryder. She continues to train along side her students often at workshops and conventions. EDGE Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, California is one of her favorite places to take class with her dancers. Abbie has an amazing passion for dance and loves to share it through teaching!

Austin Shaffer

E-mail: austinshaffer@bbdc-dance.com
Classes Taught: Ballet, Pointe

Austin, an Ohio native, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Slippery Rock University with a concentration in Performance and Choreography. During his time at Slippery Rock, Austin worked closely with Jesse Factor, Jennifer Keller, Ursula Payne, Melissa Teodoro, and Lindsay Viatori. He has performed works by Bill T. Jones, Brian Brooks, Helen Simoneau, Joshua Manculich, Hanna Brictson, Cameron McKinney, Ursula Payne, Bill Evans and many student works. While receiving his BFA, Austin was a member of the Palenque Colombian Dance Ensemble, Student Dance Advisory Board, National Honor Society of Dance Arts, and SRU Dance Theater. He has performed and presented his works at the Koresh Artist Showcase, American College Dance Association Conference Gala, Cleveland Dance Festival, El Colegio del Cuerpo (Cartagena, Colombia), and Columbus Arts Festival. Austin just finished his first season with Whirlwind Dance, a Professional Contemporary Dance Company under the direction of Joshua Manculich. He has attended festivals such as the American Dance Festival (Duke University), Edge Performing Arts Center Summer Intensive (Los Angeles), and will be Attending B12 Research (Berlin, Germany) this summer. Austin is so grateful that dance has taken him around the world and is excited to share all of the knowledge gained with his students.
Jenny Taylor

E-mail: jennytaylor@bbdc-dance.com
Classes Taught: Toddler Pre-Dance

Jenny grew up in Oxford, Michigan where she started dance at the age of 5. She danced in the genres of tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and ballet and danced competitively in all of the genres except ballet, and she competed both regionally and nationally. In high school and during her college years, she taught tap and ballet to preschool dancers. After she graduated college with a bachelor’s in education, Jenny moved to Columbus and was a preschool teacher for a year and subsequently has been a 5th grade teacher at New Albany schools for twenty years. Her daughter has been a part of BBDC since she was 2, allowing Jenny to become very familiar with the students, families and staff at BBDC. She is very excited to put both her teaching and dancing passions back together and become a member of the BBDC staff!

Aly Core

E-mail: alycore@bbdc-dance.com

Classes Taught: Tumbling, Tap/Tumble Combo

Aly grew up dancing in Pittsburgh, PA, where she training at Vella Dance Studio in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, under the direction of the late Donna Grove, Jodi Welch, and her mom, Rebecca Trusz. Aly began competing at the age of 4, and she received multiple high score and special awards. When she reached the age of 10, she began competing in the Dance Masters of Pennsylvania Title competitions.  Aly began her training as an instructor at age 11 and began teaching and choreographing by the age of 12. She continued to dance, teach, and choreograph while in college. Aly was a member of and choreographer for the West Virginia University Dance Team her freshman year, and when she transferred to Youngstown State University, she was a member, featured dancer, soloist, and choreographer for the YSU Dance Ensemble. Since college, Aly has taught and choregraphed for multiple studios in Pennsylvania and Ohio, earning multiple overall high scores, choreography awards, and special awards for creativity. She also helped to choreograph fun routines for some events while at Fort Knox with her husband, Andrew. Now, Aly is a proud member of Dance Educators of America, judges regional and national competitions, attends conventions and conferences to further her own education, and is always exploring new and innovative ways to create art through dance. Outside of dance, Aly and her husband, Andrew, have 3 children who are all at varying places on the Autism Spectrum. Aly enjoys video games, spending time with her family, pour painting, creating one-of-a-kind music edits, motivational speaking, and learning at least one new thing every day.

Sydney Yavitch

E-mail: sydneyyavitch@bbdc-dance.com

Classes Taught: Lyrical

Sydney grew up in New Albany and started her dance training at Broadway Bound Dance Centre when she was 5. She danced competitively in the genres of lyrical, jazz, musical theatre and contemporary. One of her favorite parts of dance was getting to attend the LA summer training camp and training at EDGE performing arts center! After high school, she went on to study and graduate from Bowling Green State University with her bachelors degree in Education. In college, she continued dancing by becoming a member of University Dance Alliance, choreographed numbers for the showcase and obtained a position on their executive board. She took dance classes with the BGSU dance program and participated in winter/spring showcases. She currently teaches Special Education Preschool in the Gahanna Jefferson Public School district. She is excited to continue her passion for dance and teaching back at BBDC!

Hannah Fulmer

E-mail: hannahfulmer@bbdc-dance.com

Classes Taught: Lyrical

Hannah grew up in New Albany, and began dancing at the age of 3. She attended Broadway Bound Dance Centre starting at the age of 5, and was a part of the competition team for 10 years. Hannah danced competitively in the genres of lyrical, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. She attended Bowling Green State University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education. After graduating, Hannah has returned to New Albany to teach preschool in New Albany Plain Local School. She is very excited to be returning to the studio!