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Christ-centered classical ballet
Nurturing dancers to glorify God through the gift of dance
The Barbara Barker Legacy Foundation exists to cultivate excellence in dance, nurture godly character, and inspire young dancers to glorify God through their artistry, carrying forward Barbara Barker’s legacy of Christ-centered dance education.
Her Legacy
The Legacy of Barbara Brown Barker
1936–2022
Barbara Brown Barker was a woman of deep faith, artistic vision, and an unwavering commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. A gifted dancer, teacher, and devoted follower of Christ, she believed that the beauty and discipline of dance could be redeemed for God's purposes and used as a powerful expression of worship and a means of sharing the Gospel.
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Lakeshore Studios Campaign
Lakeshore Studios: A Second Home for Briarwood Ballet
Briarwood Ballet is growing, and by God’s grace a second home is taking shape. The Lakeshore Studios will add four studios on the third floor of the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association Building, alongside our current home, so that more students can train, worship, and grow in the gift God has given.
Countdown to campaign launch
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Campaign Launches November 1, 2026
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LocationScott Dawson Evangelistic Association Building
210 Wildwood Pkwy, Third Floor, Birmingham, AL 35209
210 Wildwood Pkwy, Third Floor, Birmingham, AL 35209
Campaign goal$1.5 million
Campaign launchesNovember 1, 2026 [confirm date]
Studios openAugust 30, 2027
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The Road to Opening Day
- November 1, 2026Campaign launchesThe $1.5 million campaign for the Lakeshore Studios begins.
- February – August 2027RenovationThe existing third-floor space is renovated into four studios and support spaces.
- August 30, 2027Lakeshore Studios openDancers welcomed into their second home.
“Let them praise His name with dancing.”Psalm 149:3a (ESV)
Take a Look Inside
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Technical Training
Classical and contemporary dance taught with patience, discipline, and joy, building strong foundations one step at a time.
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Artistic Expression
Helping each dancer discover the beauty and voice God has placed in them, and offer it back to Him.
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Biblical Instruction
Bible study woven into the curriculum so that Christian discipleship takes place alongside technical training.
Find your place
Ways to Be Part of the Story
Whether you dance, give, pray, or cheer from the audience, there is a place for you here.
Briarwood Ballet
Classical training for young dancers in a nurturing, Christ-centered school.
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Events & Performances
Recitals and performances that celebrate the gift of dance and point to its Giver.
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Give & Serve
Your generosity provides scholarships, outreach, and a second home for our dancers.
Ways to give →“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing.”Psalm 30:11a (ESV)
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Every gift, large or small, is an offering that helps young dancers grow in skill, character, and love for Christ.