06/04/2026
Congratulations to one of our graduates, Claire! Here is a Senior note from her:
Where to begin? I have danced for 10 years, and this is my 5th and final year at Bleker. I was at a previous dance school where my dance instructor danced with Missy, so when my instructor retired and the studio closed down she recommend going to Bleker. Coming to Bleker I was so nervous because I didn’t know anyone, but as the weeks went by of dance practice, I gained new friendships, community, and confidence. I truly believe that God paved a way for me to be at Bleker and I couldn’t be more grateful.
I would like to thank Missy and Peyton for always making me feel seen and pushing me to become a better dancer. Thank you both for showing me that hard work, determination, and lots of practice, pays off.
I would also like to thank Ms. Penny and Jill for encouraging me to start dancing and leading me to Bleker and to fall in love with something that became so important to me.
To the close friends I made along the way and everyone else I have danced with, thank you for showing me kindness, for the many laughters when switching our shoes, and the guidance and encouragement through the mess ups. I’m gonna miss seeing you all at dance.
Thank you mom for being my biggest supporter and for sitting through the many dance nights, cheering the loudest for me at recital, and for always pushing me to step outside of my comfort zone.
Thank you Lord for guiding me throughout my dance journey and bringing me relationships I never knew I needed.
I am so grateful for this chapter in my life and I will never forget the memories I made that made me who I am today. It has been an amazing dance that I will forever cherish and miss.💞
-Claire 🫶🏻