Joel and Clara consider themselves very fortunate to have found passion and purpose in their lives.  They are thankful that they both have the courage and desire to devote their lives to this journey of life-long learning and to the love of dance.  They would foremost like to thank each other for challenging, supporting and loving each other every step of the way... as there is no one else that they would rather share this journey with.

As with any great production, there are always people in the background who support, guide and nourish the principle artists...

Joel and Clara's families have always been a great source of encouragement.  Their parents have instilled in them the importance of love, focus and dedication in their aspiration of great heights.  They have shared with them their highest highs and their lowest lows, and are continually supporting them in every way that they can.  Without their two amazing families, Joel and Clara would not be where they are today.

Sometimes friends are just as important as family.  There are a few special friends in Joel and Clara's lives who have stood behind them with unconditional love and support.  These friends truly understand the journey that they are on, and truly recognize all the sacrifices they have had to make along the way.  Thank you for giving Joel and Clara the strength and courage to venture into the unknown.  You know who you are.

There are numerous other people who have helped Joel & Clara along the way...

A special thank you goes to all the people who opened their homes to Joel & Clara as their journey took them across the world.  Having a home to go to gave them a place to rest and a chance to nourish their tired bodies, allowing them to channel their energy towards their training.

There have also been many personal and corporate donors who have graciously offered their services and financial support.  Thank you to you all. Thanks especially to Mrs. Mena Wang, ADT Security Systems, and Ms. Lillian Wong for making substantial contributions.

Joel & Clara want to acknowledge and thank those businesses who have offered them the specialized support that only they could give. 

• Flair Design Dance Fashions, Vancouver, BC who create all of Clara's dresses for competitions, shows and practice.


• Limbers Dance Discount, Vancouver, BC who provided Joel and Clara with a yearly supply of shoes and accessories during their amateur career and continue to support Joel & Clara as Professionals.


• AJ Graphics Ltd, Vancouver, BC who did all of Joel and Clara's official print work during their amateur career and continue to support them as Professionals. 


• David Marasigan from byDM.ca who is responsible for JC Dance Co.'s website design and provides many of the pictures and logos displayed on the site.
  
  
• Andrew Leung from Picture This! who provides a lot of Joel & Clara’s pictures that are featured on this site.

Finally, Joel and Clara would like to thank their teachers who have taught, guided, yelled, consoled, and inspired them to attain great heights.  Without their knowledge, expertise and patience, Joel & Clara would not be dancing the way they are today.

A special thank you goes to their coaches and mentors, Luca & Loraine Baricchi, who invited them to live and train in their studio in La Vecchia, Italy.  Thanks to Luca & Loraine, Joel and Clara were able to experience the opportunity of their lives and are constantly inspired to create beauty, freedom and emotion in their dancing.