Buck Out Cleveland
501(c)3 Nonprofit Dance Company
Our mission is to utilize dance to successfully bridge the gap between Northeast Ohio youth and higher education at Historically Black Colleges & Universities, while increasing the awareness of obtainable dance careers.
Our mission is to utilize dance to successfully bridge the gap between Northeast Ohio youth and higher education at Historically Black Colleges & Universities, while increasing the awareness of obtainable dance careers.
What We Do
Technical Dance Training We house dance companies in which dancers train daily in various genres of dance as well as weekly drop-in classes. |
Audition Preparation Dancers receive an exclusive look at what it takes to successfully audition for the dance organization of their choice. |
City-Wide Dance Team Showcase Our showcase brings together dancers who would not otherwise have the opportunity to display their talents in their community. |
Educational Assistance We utilize our connection to community organizations to connect our dancers to resources & tools needed for post-secondary education. |
Financial Assistance Through fundraisers and scholarships we meet our families at the point of their needs, reducing the barriers to high-quality dance education. |
Character Development We offer seminars, workshops, and mentor-mentee pairings as a way of increasing professionalism, maturity, and personal growth amongst our dancers. |
Testimonials
"BOC has helped Reality Check Dance Team in so many ways. We were only used to Hip-Hop choreography, but after working with BOC we were able to explore the world of majorette as it pertains to the HBCU dance style. BOC helped build confidence in our girls and the instructors were experienced and professional." — Enjole' Davidson, Reality Check Dance Team Head Coach |
"I struggled with dancing to my full potential before working with BOC. Buck Out Cleveland has helped me to open up as a dancer, allowing others to appreciate what I have to offer. Not just in dance.... but life in general." — Denajah Johnson, Former BOC Student |
"The transition from being a high school dancer to a collegiate dancer is not an easy one - proper technical training is essential in an ever-evolving genre of HBCU style dance. Buck Out Cleveland bridges the gap by providing expertise, technical training, and mentor ship in one of the most competitive arenas one can dance in." |