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Briar Nolet
Born
Briar Anne Nolet

(1998-12-27) December 27, 1998 (age 26)
Education Holy Trinity Catholic School
Occupation
  • Dancer
  • actress
Years active 2005–present
Television The Next Step
World of Dance

Briar Anne Nolet (born December 27, 1998) is a talented Canadian dancer and actress. She is famous for her role as Richelle on the TV show The Next Step. In 2019, she also competed on the TV show World of Dance. She played Salome in season 4 of The Chosen.

Briar Nolet's Journey in Dance and Acting

Briar Nolet started dancing when she was seven years old. As she grew up, she took part in many dance competitions across Canada.

Becoming a Star on The Next Step

In 2014, Briar joined the cast of the popular Family Channel show The Next Step. She played the character Richelle. This role made her well-known. As part of The Next Step cast, Briar has toured in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Competing on World of Dance

In 2017, Briar tried out for the first season of the NBC dance show World of Dance. She didn't make it through that time. But in 2019, she returned for the third season of World of Dance. She finished in fifth place. After the show, judge Jennifer Lopez invited Briar to perform on her "It's My Party Tour." People have described Briar as a very energetic and skilled dancer.

Other Projects and Ventures

On March 18, 2022, Briar launched her own activewear clothing line called Halo Braxton. Her goal was to create high-quality activewear that makes women feel strong and beautiful. In 2024, she also auditioned for the fourth season of Canada's Got Talent.

Briar Nolet's Personal Life

Briar Nolet was in a relationship with her The Next Step co-star Myles Erlick from 2014 to 2022. In October 2022, she shared that she was in a new relationship with Colin McLeod.

Living with Epilepsy

While competing on World of Dance, Briar shared that she started having seizures when she was 16. At first, doctors thought it was anxiety. But after seeing a specialist in Toronto, she was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 19. Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes seizures. Briar has openly talked about her experience to help others.

Film and Television Roles

Film and television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2014–2024 The Next Step Richelle Main and recurring role in 140 episodes
2014 Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight Ballet Class / Audition Dancers Direct-to-video film
2016 Blood Hunters Creature Film
2019 World of Dance Herself Contestant: 5th place
2019 Let It Snow Lisa Streaming film
2022 Zombies 3 Werewolf Dancer
2024 The Chosen Salome Season 4

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See also in Spanish

In Spanish: Briar Nolet para niños

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