Broughton High School Dance Department

Want to be part of the legacy?? Join BDD for 2026-2027 as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of Broughton Dance and continue to grow together and give back to our school, community and ourselves. #yaydance #POWERofBDD

REGISTRATION and AUDITION season is here! This year continues to amaze me with the 220 dancers, families and supporters that make up this program through their commitment, passion and character! We welcome anyone! BDD is a place for new dancers, dancers of any style, those that want to make this a career and all that appreciate and respect the art form while supporting fellow dancers and challenge themselves. Check out the information for an overview of our program! —— Auditions Current Members: March 11 and 12 BHS students outside of dance: March 13 Freshmen | Transfer: March 24 Dance Team: April 27 Advanced (by audition): May 28 —— VISION The Broughton High School dance department strives to be a safe, nurturing and professional environment where any dancer can express their unique ideas through their movement. Our goal is to create well rounded dance artists through academia, choreography, performance and skill development through a program that provides an array of opportunities for all students to discover and express themselves, create powerful bonds and produce thought provoking works. —— Any Questions? Contact Ms. Graves ([email protected]) #yaydance #POWERofBDD

3 NIGHTS 220 dancers 50 seniors AMPLIFY truly spoke truth, celebrated each other and had audiences crying, cheering, in awe and speechless. Thank you dancers for being intentional with every movement, moment, performance and connection to the show! #yaydance #POWERofBDD

Another Spring Concert for the books! Such incredible talent, art and performance on that stage the past 3 nights. Here’s just a peak at some of the AMPLIFY of BDD Soaking in every last moment!💛🤍

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Lexie Sawvel 4 years in BDD Class: Company Involvement: Dance Company President, Dance Team Captain, Caps Crew Captain, Executive Board, NHSDA, Cap Tap, IB Dance, Artistry and Education Team, Independent Study ⭐️ After High School: Lexie will be attending North Carolina State University in the Honors Program with a major in Linguistics and a minor in Dance Performance and Choreography. ⭐️ Lexie’s favorite BDD Memory: “Dropping my phone down the storm drain on our last day in Italy as we waited for the bus to take us to class; it was a really long plane ride home.” ⭐️ Lexie’s Favorite quote from BDD: “Yeah, I just think you could’ve given more. I couldn’t say that to anyone else, or they’d cry, but I knew you could handle it.” -Ms. Graves ⭐️ Advice to the Future BHS dancers: Don’t wait for an opportunity to pass before you decide to take it. Don’t wait to help out, but also don’t be afraid to ask for it. You will meet the best people, learn valuable lessons, be challenged physically and artistically, and experience once-in-a-lifetime things. 2207 is such an amazing place, so allow yourself to enjoy every moment and be ALL in. Dance because YOU love it and try new things, it’s truly over before you know it. Come join Lexie and her fellow dancers tonight in the Diane Payne Auditorium. #yaydance #POWERofBDD #AMPLIFY2026

Audrey Lewis 4 years in BDD Class: Ensemble, Company Involvement: Dance Company President, IGC Artistic Director, Caps Crew Captain, Executive Board, Bonding Leadership Team, IB Dance, NHSDA, Independent Study ⭐️ After High School: Audrey is planning on attending Florida State University to get my BFA in Musical Theatre. ⭐️ Audrey’s favorite BDD Memory: “Getting Chick-fil-a with Ms Graves’ credit card and becoming friends with the worker Dominic.” ⭐️ Favorite quote from BDD: “If freaking Wake County doesn’t fix the AC, I’m gonna be on the news tomorrow for burning down Broughton High School” - Ms Graves ⭐️ Advice to the Future BHS dancers: Not everything goes the way you want or plan. Be okay with rebounding and trying again. Art is all about trial and error, and although it is frustrating to start over, that’s how some of the most creative choices are made. Come join Audrey and her fellow dancers May 16 in the Diane Payne Auditorium. #yaydance #POWERofBDD #AMPLIFY2026

Carly Ritter 4 years in BDD Class: ⅔, 3, Company Involvement: Junior, Senior, and Executive Board, Artistry and Education Committee,Independent study to Dance 1A, Cap Tap, Caps Crew, and Dance team co-captain. Caps Crew Pres. ⭐️After High School: After high school, Carly plans to go to college at UNCW. She also plans to continue dancing in college and in the future through education, dance team, and teaching. Lastly, she hope to study abroad in Italy and travel. ⭐️ Carly’s favorite BDD Memory: “Being on the sideline during FNL. Also, Ms.Graves digging a splinter out of my toe in the middle of Dance team practice.” ⭐️ Favorite quote from BDD: “If you don’t think I’m funny, it’s gonna be a really hard year for you” - Ms. Graves ⭐️ Advice to the Future BHS dancers: “Take risks. Do everything. Be humble, kind, and grateful. It ends very quickly, and you will never be a part of something like BDD ever again.” Come join Carly and her fellow dancers May 16 in the Diane Payne Auditorium. #yaydance #POWERofBDD #AMPLIFY2026

Charlotte Reed 4 years in BDD Class: Company List of Involvement: Dance Team President, Dance Company, Executive Leadership Team, NHSDA, Fundraising Committee ⭐️ After High School: After Graduation, Charlotte plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and major in Biology ⭐️ Charlotte’s favorite moment in BDD: Playing hide and seek with dance team during the rain delay her sophomore year ⭐️ Favorite Quote of BHS Dance: “Well that was fun to watch… and by fun I mean hard on the eyes” - Betsy Graves ⭐️ Advice for future BDD dancers: Take every opportunity you can! Also, set three alarms for morning rehearsal! Come Join Charlotte and her fellow dancers May 16 in the Diane Payne Auditorium. #yaydance #POWERofBDD #AMPLIFY2026

Elise Jones 4 years in BDD Class: Company List of Involvement: Dance Team Captain, NHSDA President, Executive Leadership Board, Company member ⭐️ After High School: Elise will attend Elon University, double majoring in Strategic Communications and Digital Content Management. ⭐️ Elise’s favorite moment in BDD: Watching Caps Crew do the things I never could #hiphopissocool ⭐️ Favorite Quote of BHS Dance: “Ms. Graves, you wanna know what YOUR problem is?” - Brooklyn ⭐️ Advice for future BDD dancers: See everything as a chance to grow as a dancer and person, by always channeling positivity and joy for yourself and your peers! Come Join Elise and her fellow dancers May 16 in the Diane Payne Auditorium. #yaydance #POWERofBDD #AMPLIFY2026

Milly Hampton 4 years in BDD Class: Company List of Involvement: Dance Company, NHSDA President Fundraising Committee, Dance Team, Senior Leadership ⭐️ After High School: After graduation, Milly plans to attend the University of South Carolina at Columbia, majoring in sports and event management. ⭐️ Milly’s favorite moment in BDD: The time when Emily Greenwell was choreographing for us in company, and I tried to do a trick and landed face-first on the floor. The room was silent, and Emily then told Bekah, and it was my most embarrassing moment to date, but now the move is in every dance, and it is just a fun thing we laugh at now. At least I am memorable though! ⭐️ Favorite Quote of BHS Dance: “Alcohol makes you fat, drugs make you stupid, quoted by Ms Graves.” ⭐️ Advice for future BDD dancers: Remember how blessed you are with the opportunities and life you are given here at BDD. Make the friends, use the resources, and take the time to grow into the best version of yourself. Come Join Milly and her fellow dancers May 16 in the Diane Payne Auditorium. #yaydance #POWERofBDD #AMPLIFY2026

Brooklyn Wilson-Sawyer 3 years in BDD Class: Company List of Involvement: Company member, Senior Leadership, NHSDA member ⭐️ After High School: She plans to major in Graphic Design at Appalachian State University! ⭐️ Brooklyn’s favorite moment in BDD: New York Dance Trip ⭐️ Favorite Quote of BHS Dance: “If Michael B Jordan or Arraon Pierre walked down the street right now, just know I’m leaving guys!”- Betsy Graves ⭐️ Advice for future BDD dancers: Some of the best dancers started in Dance 1, BDD is a fun and welcoming environment for ALL, not a competition. Come Join Brooklyn and her fellow dancers May 15 or 16 in the Diane Payne Auditorium. #yaydance #POWERofBDD #AMPLIFY2026