BYU Ballroom Dance

Meet DARBY JO FISHER ⭐️ | Ballroom Team

Darby Jo is from Alpine, Utah, and studying Dance & Entrepreneurship! 🪩🩰📄
She’s been dancing for nine years and her favorite dance is the Slow Foxtrot.
When asked why she wanted to join the Touring Company she said:
“I dreamed for so long about dancing with wonderful hard working people and bringing joy to the world with them.” ☺️
FUN FACT! 🌎 Darby Jo wants to see all seven continents and only has Antarctica left! 🦭

To her teammates, Darby Jo says, “We crushed Blackpool! Good Job guys!”

WE LOVE YOU DARBY JO !🫶✨

BYU BALLROOM IN NEW DELHI AT THE KAMANI AUDITORIUM 💥

Our India Tour would not have been so spectacular without the team at Melissa Tours ! 🙌

They were incredible. From educating our students about the beautiful history of the country, to always making sure the AC was blasting on the bus, Melissa Tours took good care of us!

We definitely explored, absorbed, and fell in love with India! 🇮🇳 THANK YOU MELISSA TOURS! 🤎✨

Meet MICHAEL FISHER ⭐️ | Ballroom Team

Michael is from Rexburg, Idaho, and studying Communications! 🗯️🗣️
He’s been dancing for fourteen years and his favorite dance is Tango.
When asked why he wanted to join the Touring Company he said:
“To be able to travel the world with my friends and inspire different audiences!” 💫
FUN FACT! ☺️ Mikey has an amazing wife! They are dance and life partners. ❤️

To his teammates, Michael says, “I loved being a part of such a hardworking team and think you are all superstars.”

WE LOVE YOU MIKEY !🫶✨

Meet AVA MECHAM ⭐️ | Latin Team

Ava is from Bonney Lake, Washington, and studying Exercise Science! 💪🧬
She’s been dancing for nine years and her favorite dance is Cabaret.
When asked why she wanted to join the Touring Company she said:
“I wanted to continue the legacy of my parents by joining the team. More importantly, I wanted to share the amazing light that comes from dancing with a united team with people from all over the world.” 🩷
FUN FACT! 🤸‍♀️ Ava was a competitive gymnast for eleven years! 🙌

To her teammates, Ava says, “Remember Grit - if we can have passion + perseverance we can accomplish great things together! Love you all!”

WE LOVE YOU AVA !🫶✨

More memories with our amazing new friends at Triveni Kala Sangam 📸🎭🤝💃🌟

Thank you to Acharya Jayalakshmi Eshwar and her disciples for teaching us about the rich history of Indian classical dance and for a beautiful showcase of the Bharatanatyam dance style.
And to Shri Sanjeet Gangmi and Smt. Arti Shrivastava Gedam for the spectacular Kathak dance style demonstration.
Our dancers were able to learn so much! ❤️

Meet JUSTIN GOODRICH ⭐️ | Latin Team

Justin is from Salt Lake City, Utah, and studying Chemical Engineering! 🧑‍🔬⚙️
He’s been dancing for five years and his favorite dance is American Viennese Waltz.
When asked why he wanted to join the Touring Company he said:
“I was so excited to be on the company because I love dancing and it has allowed me to share my love of dancing all around the world!” 🙌
FUN FACT! 🤵‍♂️JUSTIN’S ENGAGED !! He popped the question right before we left for Blackpool. ✨

To his teammates, Justin says, “The greatest accomplishment I look back on is the team we built; together we’ve done amazing things!”

WE LOVE YOU JUSTIN !🫶✨

Meet JACEE PETERSON ⭐️ | Ballroom Team

Jacee is from Saratoga Springs, Utah, and studying Communications! 🫵💬
She’s been dancing for fifteen years and her favorite dance is International Waltz.
When asked why she wanted to join the Touring Company she said:
“Growing up, I heard about my mom’s time on the company and how it impacted her life. I wanted to be apart of something so remarkable when I grew up too! Being able to share the light of Christ through dance has certainly been as life-changing as mom said.” 🥹
FUN FACT! 🌱 Jacee’s least favorite food is anything green! Unless it’s her Grandpa Brent’s green beans, or drowning in ranch, she doesn’t want it! 😷

To her teammates, Jacee says, “I know being on this team is a blessing from my Savior. Every rehearsal, performance, and tour has reaffirmed to me that we are here together for a reason. I LOVE YOU GUYS!😚”

WE LOVE YOU JACEE !🫶✨