About | boldmovesdc

About us

Our philosophy is to build strong empowered dancers through discipline, hard work, dedication, and much encouragement! Each student will be properly trained and encouraged to grow and expand his or her ability to express themselves while leaving each class with more knowledge
and excitement about the world of dance. A limited number of students are enrolled in each class to ensure individualized instruction and to avoid over crowding. We offer two defined programs to meet the needs of every dancer and family. These include: Recreational classes and The (competitive) Company. Recreational classes are geared toward the dancers who enjoy a more laid back atmosphere of learning with the end goal of performing at our spring recital. The Company was created for those who are a bit more dedicated to the art and wish to perform and compete throught the year as well as at our recital. Members are chosen on an audition basis and are expected to be present to class each week.

Bold Moves Dance Company's Competition team has been the recipient of the ADCC Studio of Excellence Award, countless grand champion awards, and the top scoring studio award!

Staff

MS. HOLLY - Owner/Director/Choreogrpaher

Holly Littlefield-Howe began her dance journey at age 5 under the instruction of Rene' Covington Ward at Step 2 It Dance Studio. A few short years later she discovered that she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her mentor, Rene'. After pursuing a degree in Kinesiology (the study of human movement) and a Minor in Dance at the University of NC at Greensboro Holly Moved back to her home town to pursue her dream. She is now the proud owner of Bold Moves Dance Company that is in its 12th season of operation. Holly has worked as a dance judge at regional dance competitions including Boogie Fever USA & Dance Machine. She has received multiple awards for her outstanding choreography with her competitive teams as well as many special judges awards for solo and group works. She is most passionate about sharing her love of dance with students of all ages! She is also the Owner of Moves - The convention!

Ms. Brittney -Instructor & Company Choreographer

Brittney is full of enthusiasm and passion! She studied dance at a studio called Dance Spectrum in Buffalo, NY where she was born and raised. Brittney has over 20 years of dance training and studied various styles including hiphop, tap, jazz, acrobatics, ballet, lyrical, contemporary and musical theater. She has extended training in acrobatics as she studied the “acrobatic arts” program. She also participated in many regional and national workshop/competitive events while growing up as a dancer and then after high school, trained other dancers to do the same. Brittney has experience with teaching all ages and abilities. She loves sharing the gift of movement with people and believes that every individual has their own beautiful way of expression through movement. Aside from intense dance training, Brittney also achieved her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy, where she currently works with the EC department for Richmond County schools. She is very excited to be apart of the Bold Dance Moves team! The advice Brittney would like to give to her dancers is to believe in themselves and don’t compare your talents with anyone else. Recognize your individual gifts and share them with love and confidence!

MS. SARAH -Instructor/Choreographer
Sarah Phillips has been an instructor at BMDC since its 2nd year! She comes to us with 25 of dance experience under the instruction of Rene Covington Ward at Step 2 it dance studio. She will be specializing in kinderdance, beginner, and intermediate levels helping to build a strong foundation of movement and technique for all dance styles. Using her knowledge of dance she will help to create stronger dancers capable of pushing past their limits! Using her back ground in theatre Sarah brings a well rounded approach to dance through acting and movement!

MS. Dana -Office Manager/Instructor

Dana began dance at the age of 5 at the Lorraine Judd Dance Center in Seymour, Connecticut where she grew up. Over the next 13 years she studied ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and modern dance with an absolute love for classical ballet en pointe! In high school she was an assistant dance teacher and would visit several schools and studios in Boston and NYC with one of her instructors to observe the different styles and techniques of classical ballet. She enrolled and took part in summer intensives and small group courses at the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC for 18 months as well as beginning her studies with the Royal Academy of Dance. She performed in productions of The Nutcracker, Bye Bye Birdie, Aladdin, and The Damn Yankees where she showcased her special interest in tap.

Dana moved to North Carolina in 2006 and has been a resident of Rockingham with her husband Jonathan for the past 10 years where she is happy to call home. She is a professional photographer and a proud mom to 3 girls who share her love for the art of dance!

MS. Adison -Instructor & Company Choreographer Adison has been dancing since the age of 2 and spent 6 years as a competitive dancer here at Bold Moves Dance Company. She started teaching at BMDC in 2020, all while attending college where she continued to take numerous dance classes. She graduated college from UNCG in 2023 and has been pouring her heart into teaching ever since! Outside of the studio, she teaches 2nd grade and runs her own social media business. She married her high school sweetheart, Andrew, and they have two golden retrievers, Louis and Lola! Dance has always been a huge part of her life, and BMDC is her second home. She is so excited to share her passion and love for dance with your kiddos!

Ms. Megan -Instructor

Megan began dancing and gymnastics at age . At 19 years young she has years of training. She is passionate about acrobatics and holds the record for longest hand stand held at BMDC! :) She is certified with Acrobatic Arts and it passionate about teaching children the building blocks of movement to avoid injury and make sure they have a strong foundation to build on for years to come! Megan teaches tumbling classes and is also available for private tumble and acro lessons!