BYU Ballroom Dance

Meet BLAKE FOX ⭐️ | Latin Team

Blake is from Orem, Utah, and studying Exercise Science! 🫁🦿🥼
He’s been dancing for fourteen years and his favorite dance is the ChaChaCha.
When asked why he wanted to join the Touring Company he said:
“I wanted to be on team so that I could be an ambassador for the church through balloon dance!” 💙
FUN FACT! 🌊 Blake used to be a flow rider teacher! 🏄

To his teammates, Blake says, “As a team, we have the chance to impact lives through our dancing and interaction with the audience.”

WE LOVE YOU BLAKE !🫶✨

THE 100TH ANNUAL BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 Ballroom Formation Champions 💫

Meet KENNIDY MCOMBER ⭐️ | Ballroom Team

Kennidy is from Saratoga Springs, Utah, and studying Marketing! 💻📈
She’s been dancing for nine years and her favorite dance is International Waltz.
When asked why she wanted to join the Touring Company she said:
“I believe even small moments of joy can make a meaningful impact, and I love getting to share that while experiencing and learning from cultures around the world.”✨
FUN FACT! 🇹🇭 Kennidy knelt in front of the King and Queen of Thailand and received a gift from the King! 👑

To her teammates, Kennidy says, “This team means so much to me. I’m really grateful for the people in it and all the memories we’ve made together. Working toward something together makes it all so rewarding, and even the hardest, most tiring days come together to create something really special by the end of the year. These are memories I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.”

WE LOVE YOU KENNIDY !🫶✨

THE 100TH ANNUAL BLACKPOOL DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 Latin Formation Champions 🩷

Meet SHAD KIRKHAM⭐️ | Ballroom Team

Shad is from Herriman, Utah, and studying Marketing! 📈🤝
He’s been dancing for five years and his favorite dances are the ChaChaCha and American Viennese Waltz.
When asked why he wanted to join the Touring Company he said:
“I love the opportunity it brings to meet amazing people, represent BYU, and tour the world!” 🌏
FUN FACT! 🏓 Shad once got stitches from a self-inflicted pickleball wound and has the Harry Potter scar to prove it. ⚡️

To his teammates, Shad says, “This is a special group and I’m stoked to be a part of it! Talent is overrated, preparation is everything.”

WE LOVE YOU SHAD !🫶✨

IF NOT NOW, WHEN?

Our Latin Team took the Empress Ballroom by storm yesterday and we’re beyond proud!💪
TONIGHT our Ballroom Team competes for the British Ballroom Formation title.

Join us in cheering them on!
👉 dsi-london.tv

Meet CYDNEE MATTHEWS ⭐️ | Latin Team

Cydnee is from Farr West, Utah, and studying Exercise Science! 💪🏃‍➡️🔬
She’s been dancing for thirteen years and her favorite dances are the ChaChaCha and Samba.
When asked why she wanted to join the Touring Company she said:
“I’ve watched the touring company since I was little and knew I wanted to compete and perform at such a high level.” 🙌
FUN FACT! ☀️ Cydnee loves to do anything outdoors! Her favorite summer activity is wake surfing! 🏄‍♀️

To her teammates, Cydnee says, “I am so proud of my team for working so hard this year. I’m so grateful to be part of something so special and be able to experience competing at blackpool with my team.”

WE LOVE YOU CYDNEE !🫶✨