Sarah began dancing at the age of 2 in Rochester, NY.  She was trained in Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, African, and Hip Hop.  Sarah received a scholarship from her dance studio her junior year in High School.  Throughout High School Sarah participated in several work-shops and master classes, from Hip Hop at SUNY Brockport, Garth Fagan in Rochester, to Broadway Dance Center in NYC.

She then carried over her love for dance into college.  Sarah attended the New York University, College at Buffalo majoring in Psychology with a minor in dance.  As a freshman in College, Sarah was recruited to dance professionally with a traveling Modern Dance Company.  Janet Reed and Dancers performed in numerous showcases and festivals in Western New York.

She was involved in the Dance Theatre Performing Arts Company, in which she performed annually and her senior year self-choreographed a piece for the showcase.

After graduating college, Sarah moved to Southwest Florida and began teaching at a local dance studio in Bonita Springs.  Soon after Sarah opened the doors to her own studio  in the Fall of 2011.  Sarah continues to train with dance professionals in master classes from all over the world.  

Since opening Bourne 2 Dance, Sarah has helped train her dancers to strive for excellence in and outside the dance room.

Sarah entered the world of competition with her dancers 10 years ago and has many overall high scores, special awards (including Best Choreography, Most Entertaining, Top scoring piece of the competition and many more).  Most importantly she teaches her dancers that we are only in competition with ourselves.  

Dance is her passion and she continues to build her studio into a fun family atmosphere which all ages can enjoy!

Alex Van Der Luit has been teaching dance for 11 years. She began teaching in college after being a member of the Florida Gulf Coast Dance Team.Her first teaching position was at Bourne 2 Dance(her home). She has taught ballet, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, and acro. Currently, she lives in Riverview, Florida, where she works as a 4th-grade teacher while also teaching acro classes at a local studio. Alex continues to serve as a guest choreographer for the B2D competition team, where she has created award-winning national numbers. She finds joy in building confidence and helping her students grow, with a primary focus on assisting them in achieving their goals.

Brianna "Bree" Dumas has been dancing since she was four years old. Initially, Brianna trained with Sarah Zecchino at Dance Dynamics. However, she followed Zecchino when she opened her own studio. Brianna's training at Bourne 2 Dance encompassed various styles, including hip-hop, ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and acrobatics.

For her final seven years with B2D, Brianna was part of the competition team. During this time, she won numerous awards for her studio, including the prestigious Heart of Gold Award. The Heart of Gold Award is presented to a dancer who demonstrates a genuine passion for dance and supports those around them. The organization associated with this award donates funds to a cancer center.

As a child, Brianna always dreamt of dancing for a cause related to cancer. With the Heart of Gold Award, she was able to realize this aspiration. Additionally, Brianna was a member of the esteemed Florida Gulf Coast University's Dancing E'gals dance team. Now that she has graduated from FGCU, Brianna is eager to bring her knowledge and experience from the team to the studio.

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Madalynn "Madie" Barker danced at Bourne 2 Dance (B2D) for ten years and was a member of the competition team for five years before graduating from Fort Myers High School. She cherished her time at B2D and formed many lifelong friendships, including a special bond with her duet partner and teacher, Miss Bree.

Miss Madie has a passion for musical theater and has performed in several productions at the Florida Repertory Theater, with her favorites being "Newsies" and "West Side Story." When she is not dancing or acting, she enjoys pasta, listening to music, shopping, and spending time with her two dogs, Scotty and Walle.

As a teacher at B2D, Miss Madie strives to ensure that all of her students feel supported and learn valuable skills. Her goal is to create a positive and encouraging learning environment where each student can grow and develop their talents.

Bethany Martinez is a dedicated and accomplished dancer with nineteen years of experience in various styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop. She began her dance journey at the age of four at Coral Springs Academy of Dance, where she trained extensively and developed a deep passion for the art form. Bethany began competing at the age of eleven, quickly making a name for herself in the dance community.

At thirteen, Bethany took on a leadership role, assisting her teachers with younger students aged six to eleven. As she gained more experience, she transitioned to teaching classes for dancers aged thirteen and older. Throughout her competitive career, she received multiple prestigious convention scholarships from renowned competitions such as Celebration, Groove, and Dance Xplosion. She was also a finalist for Dancer of the Year at Celebration, further cementing her reputation as a talented and dedicated performer.

As Bethany neared the end of her senior year in high school, she auditioned for the Florida Gulf Coast University Dance Team, the Dancing E’gals. She was selected to join the team, where she performed at both men's and women's basketball games and competed at the national level with the Dance Team Union. These experiences honed her skills and gave her invaluable exposure to the competitive dance world at a collegiate level. 

Currently, Bethany is finishing her senior year of college, where she is majoring in Finance with a Bachelor of Science degree, all while continuing to teach and train as much as possible. She is dedicated to furthering her career and is excited for the future, eager to see where her passion for dance will take her next.