Briar Nolet talks Epilepsy, World of Dance and The Next Step

We sat down with dance superstar ‪@BriarNoletOfficial‬ to talk about her passion for dance and her epilepsy journey.
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[@rach3l202]

In my opinion, she was always the best dancer on TNS 💗

[@jesse4147]

Yaaaaaassss

[@flxraison752]

I think summer was also quite close

[@fart4257]

you aren’t OGs. Tiffany is obvi the best

[@ciaransmith8306]

I think piper and Riley was

[@miabrucefan]

Mary Dermi I cant tell if you’re joking or not. Don’t get me wrong Tiffany was my favourite character in season 1, but she wasn’t the best dancer. There were worse dancers of course though (Emily and Stephanie)

[@the.danceeditor]

I’m glad she’s talking about epilepsy, it’s very much not talked about and it’s very common.

[@itzelescobedo1468]

yeah that is great!!!

[@alisharivera5512]

I have it but I’m coping with it

[@yourkitchenrug4300]

What is that?

[@firesoftheasylum7890]

@@yourkitchenrug4300 Are you asking what epilepsy is?

[@neslylwng3585]

@@firesoftheasylum7890 yes please can you explain

[@clo7135]

I never knew she had epilepsy! :0 I'm glad that she doesn't let it define her and hold her back from doing what she wants. As someone who also suffers from seizures (although they're non-epileptic), this is a really nice thing to see. :)

[@ccosmiclights]

I think everyone didn’t know that 😂

[@itsari8118]

cosmiclights I knew

[@criescutely5405]

Meow Biatch I knew that ages ago XD

[@Katie-ql8tw]

Same

[@ryatsgirlie]

komaedass same

[@bckyyyy]

she's just so precious but feirce at the same time

[@clvlogsfan1422]

becky p ikr! She’s so brave!

[@erricamcnally9116]

Agreed!

[@nankyermicahumaru1507]

Her flexibility and dance skills are insane shes my inspiration she so fierce and powerful she doesn't let her condition stop her had I really admire that❤❤❤

[@maddiesconfusedlife9023]

I don’t like the term condition

[@nankyermicahumaru1507]

@@maddiesconfusedlife9023 I made this comment a long time ago I'm sorry if you don't like the word condition I was just trying to show my love towards her

[@elizaclifford8272]

Woah I watched her at the next step tour. I NEVER knew she had epilepsy. I feels so bad for her. I know a lot of people have it but it’s the facts she gets through it so well I didn’t even know she had it!!

[@alisharivera5512]

This makes me feel better about my epilepsy because I’m scared

[@skylayork4383]

Alisha Rivera there is no need to be scared I have epilepsy and iv had it since I was 5 and now I’m 13 and I still have it your not alone don’t be scared 😊

[@rebecca.ma09]

You should get a dog she/he my comfort you a bit and there are trained dogs where they lick and you are try and wake u up when u have seizure’s trained dogs would be good

[@dougjodiecole1861]

What is epilepsy?

[@rebecca.ma09]

doug & jodie cole it’s a medical condition that triggers the brain to have seizures I’m not sure

[@dougjodiecole1861]

@@rebecca.ma09 ok thx

[@rebecca_louise]

There are no words I can say, I've suffered depression for 2 years because of what my Epilepsy puts me through, I've been watching The Next Step since season 1 & all this time I never knew briar nolet had it too, she is my favourite actress & now I feel we have a special bond

[@ididsomethingbad3836]

Where do you watch it

[@lizzie2662]

@@ididsomethingbad3836 its on netflix and bbc iPlayer :)

[@ididsomethingbad3836]

@@lizzie2662 but BBC doesn't have all the episodes

[@lizzie2662]

@@ididsomethingbad3836 netflix has up to s5 ending bbc iplayer has up to s7 ep 11 =)

[@doriadjordjevic4442]

@@ididsomethingbad3836 you can watch it on yt

[@meganmatthews7423]

she’s so strong and inspirational 😍 queen 🤩

[@ricktian8239]

I bet it so hard for briar to not show emotion on tns even though she's so emotional

[@Obssessed_Autistic]

I have two types of epilepsy and I’m a dancer I cried when I found out i’m triggered by hyperventilating so it kinda sucks

[@alisharivera5512]

Yeah I have epilepsy too but my nuerolgist doesn’t believe it

[@alisharivera5512]

Omg 😱

[@katieelin.]

keep going, you’ve got this don’t give up!

[@Sofiamegaa]

@@alisharivera5512 how do you know you have epilepsy? A neurologist is supposed to tell you if you have or not

[@mals4590]

She is the most amazing human on this planet❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gleicej1102]

Briar , your are one of my favorite dancers of all time . Now knowing you have the same kind of epilepsy as me (absence epilepsy) is so inspiring because my journey has been so difficult dealing with it also in my dance classes . Striving in dance is also all I have due to everything that’s happened in my epilepsy journey & it’s refreshing seeing how much you do regardless of it . You’ve come so far & are a true role model for dancers in the epilepsy community 💜 THANK YOU !

[@alisharivera5512]

Epilepsy is hard the nuerolgist said my seziures come from the middle of the brain and the right side of the brain

[@alisharivera5512]

But I’m coping with this on my own

[@CPunicorn]

I think it's tonic clonic

[@emmacheese6107]

Last year one of my friends got to meet the cast of season 6 and she got to meet briar ❤️

[@thegoldenroblox8241]

Emma Cheese 🧢

[@lcvelydaph]

@@thegoldenroblox8241 how is that cap/a lie? it was probably at an event so stop

[@kathrynnorman2253]

Briar is such an inspiring young lady conquering both her epilepsy and her passion for dance. You go girl

[@Annie-ye2pi]

Kathryn Norman I agree she’s my fav on TNS

[@kathrynnorman2253]

@@Annie-ye2pi Same, it goes to show that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it and Briar is a perfect example :)

[@nymphadoradelacour3797]

I love how she talks about it because when people don’t it often makes people with epilepsy feel alone. I wish it gets talked about more otherwise people joke about it.

[@hayleyward3302]

This interview with Briar was the best. She was so honest and kind.

[@crazybadcuber9492]

The dance were she grabbed her hand was the best dance I’ve ever seen

[@karizmagillespie]

Which one

[@dancethingz8552]

@@karizmagillespie the one in this video

[@averyphoenix2502]

Omg I’m w dancer and I have epilepsy she is literally my new hero I love her oh my gosh

[@agathe1332]

I fell so inspired by briar because I'm a dancer and I have epilepsy. I understand all of the situations that she descibes. My worst fear with my epilepsy was that I can't not dance like before but I'm so lucky and happy beacuse I can continue to dance normally. I love Briar's strength and she is really someone that inspire me every day :). A french fan of the next step and dance lover

[@emilyxbelle6787]

I’m glad she is talking about epilepsy she doesn’t seemed worried if I was talking about this I would cry or just stop she is amazing and doesn’t let her condition stop her she is so brave and fierce and a amazing dancer xxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@makennacopeland1383]

She’s my inspiration and makes me so much stronger because I have epilepsy and it’s so scary I take 6 pills a day and end up in the ER a lot of times for 11 I’m a dancer to and I love briar thank you so much briar

[@ellag6157]

She danced at my studio!

[@emmacheese6107]

Woah! Were you friends with her?

[@thegoldenroblox8241]

🧢

[@lcvelydaph]

@@thegoldenroblox8241 shush

[@calliebear365]

When i started a new medication i started having seizure like behaviour but i could hear everything around me even when i am passed out for like 10 seconds so this is such a touching story

[@bigonbooks4736]

I just started watching The Next Step a month ago. Never knew she had them. New favorite character!

[@kiratiller4140]

I love her so much!! She’s such an inspiration to me as a dancer with epilepsy❤️❤️

[@seasj4241]

omg I didnt know she was epileptic I love her and I´m too

[@marcellomelchior2615]

Just wanna share with all you guys battling with epilepsy, i'm still in medication with my epilepsy. I got better much much better with my epilepsy because of dancing. I began dancing salsa like 3 years ago, and now my eeg showed a VERY SIGNIFICANT improvement! My doctor considered on reducing the dose of the medication for the next 8 months. Thankyou for letting me share my story here. Love you guys!

[@cissemaimouna933]

AMAZING 👏😆

[@cc2023_]

This comforts me in some ways because seeing her a professional dancer/actress 🎥 inspires me even more to be an actress 💕💕

[@tessmaria4343]

She is good dancer ....and inspiration to all ...my friend has epilepsy when she was pregnant ... She suddenly falls back while doing an anchoring for funcation ... She roll backs her pupils upward and starts shaking with her 7 months navel .... Her shaking was uncontrolable ... From her mouth form and forth came out .... We all fear ... After 5 minutes she regain ....her conscious ....we were fear ....but she done achoring well ... She says that she was affected by seizure when she realized that her first pregnancy 🤰.. After delivery her seizure cure .....yu are a great dancer .....

[@abbyhalloran7220]

Her fierce fiery feelings show in how good she is at dance she rlly is amazing I have epilepsy in my family and it’s a tough thing for the whole family

[@gabbycliff9885]

Briar is a very good dance

[@issyyork405]

She is the best dancer in the world

[@monique9711]

She’s so brave

[@jillb526]

I had no idea. I think she is one of the best dancers out there. She is absolutely amazing.

[@jermm97]

Thank you for talking about this and being involved in our community.

[@willrexdunn]

Go Briar, I also have epilepsy and I’m also a dancer! I totally understand what you were going through!

[@sophiedunleavy4519]

You are my favourite Dancer ever! You should never quit!

[@meganbyrne39]

She is so brave and all I have epilepsy too .

[@gabbymarny4498]

Briar nolet you are my favourite dancer and I look up to

[@oceaneyes2081]

I met Briar in January this year

[@jennawarren5794]

wow! just wow

[@josephbrendanfeliciano6331]

Im so proud of you... I feel what you said..for i also my story is the same to you...

[@blayneapostolopoulos4637]

I love her so much she is amazing 🤩 ❤️❤️❤️✨

[@blayneapostolopoulos4637]

She is literally one of the best dancer I have ever seen

[@luanafati5512]

Idol❤❤❤👑

[@louisechallenger1090]

Your so amazing Bria

[@sapphireivory1789]

Amazing girl ❤

[@archanasebastian7617]

Brair you are wonderful dancer and you are a inspiring dancer and most inspiring person. You are a rlly strong person. ❤❤❤

[@VoidEgo]

shes a really good dancer

[@amandasheasby8832]

i love her

[@libbycox3620]

12:15 it looked like she was about to cry Awwww

[@gregh7661]

Becomes a superhero in movies. You a futur Scarlett Johansson. ❤️❤️

[@bopdowning4282]

Woah reading these comments is making me realise how comman it is and now I will believe the doctors when they say its comman and dont worry

[@firesoftheasylum7890]

There are some rare/uncommon types of epilepsy, but many types are quite common. It's always nice knowing you're not alone, because it gives you hope that you'll improve.

[@emarnahwhitemore3163]

She literally my idol and same disability

[@sophieparr2623]

she was always my favourite on TNS💖💖💖

[@islastanley4046]

I think you are the best dancer

[@tiernasmyth4718]

People that can dance are so lucky.

[@danirose2940]

So is this why on TNS they added an injury for her character in season 6? I love to see her resilience though.

[@josephbrendanfeliciano6331]

Im here in philippines 2004,(19 yrs old) that time when im surgery because of sinusitis turn to infection in my brain.. since im recover that dont know i why starting of epilepsy thru weekly,monthly,yearly until now im thnkfull to other doc. They help me to about the medical drugs... My last triger epilepsy is 2018, but before that yes im always feeling last past in aura seizure but bcause of medical turn to absences seizure now, 2018 2020 feel only absencea seizure, im using my drug in 2 a days everyday but now the here in whole world of covid 19 bcause of that im taking once a day for limit in buy supply in the drugs store. And also financial problem... Im sharing this my story life for asking for help in any for stop my sickness.. thank you...

[@baileyroberson370]

You are such a brave person

[@catrinachen3088]

She’s the best dancer on TNS

[@custardtart8214]

I love briar she's such a legend

[@libbycox3620]

My best friend’s little sister has epilepsy She got diagnosed when she was 2 she is now 6

[@emmacheese6107]

Sorry but I just gotta say I love your name and picture

[@heidimcgovern9581]

I’m am a dancer and I have epilepsy and type 1 diabetic

[@heidimcgovern9581]

I mean diabetes

[@lailagamal7400]

Stay strong

[@alisharivera5512]

Wow 😳

[@jrb5233]

What type of epilepsy?

[@heidimcgovern9581]

@@lailagamal7400 thanks

[@PahanL]

1:40 во время танцевальных тренировок бывает, как будто все уходит далеко, могу засмеяться, я не знаю что происходит, я расфокусируюсь, 2:51 я могу говорить, видеть и слышать, но мой мозг в тумане, правая рука трясется, один раз упала, 4:20 пытались поставить диагноз, может быть паническая атака, только на тренировках, 5:00 если я писала быстро, походила на пожилых людей, трехдневное ЭЭГ, я принимаю лекарства, приступов не было 2 года, 6:20 при начале приема лекарства сделала перерыв на 3 месяца от танцев, потом пошла в танцевальную школу в Торонто, 7:40 на конкурсе танцев я изобразила свою дрожащую руку, выбегаю из комнаты принять лекарство, рассказала о своей болезни, люди стали писать, мне это нравится, 9:00 много людей с эпилепсией, даже среди конкурсантов должно быть 3 человека с эпилепсией по статистике, 11:20 ставьте здоровье на первое место, будьте осторожны. в моем случае это трудно, потому что я хотела танцевать. шаг назад, а потом 3 вперед, Сan you show the epilepsy safety guidelines doctor gives patient? About falling, drowning, SUDEP in epilepsy seizures. Do you have your graphic one-page version of all Epilepsy Safety? #seizureSafety #epilepsySafety #StaySafeSide Every year in Russia about 1000 epileptics drown in a bath, pool, water basin, when fishing and die when falling or during sleep. it is necessary to legalize safety measures with epilepsy.

[@haileyparsons3844]

So when Miss Kate, said that Richelle was in the hospital she wasn’t a kidding because I think that’s went she was admitted

[@SophieCmay]

Ya that’s why she has the *injury* because her epilepsy was debilitating so had to take a big break from dancing and acting

[@bronaghcarroll1187]

Honastly does anyone know if i could get a message for my brother who was recantly diagnosed with epilepsy to tell him that it will get easier anyone know where i can get it

[@sarahc4508]

Some of the TNS actors have Cameo where you pay a small price and they record a message, you could see if she was on that?

[@bronaghcarroll1187]

@@sarahc4508 k. Thx how do i get one

[@sarahc4508]

@@bronaghcarroll1187 if you download the app then search her maybe? I'm not sure exactly how it work, sorry x

[@victoriac9416]

I’m showing symptoms for epilepsy in dance class but my parents don’t believe me and say that I’m over exaggerating. What should I do?

[@devoted2dance1]

What are your symptoms?

[@emilygwynneth1278]

hii just wondering if you got anywhere with this?

[@coolwaffle14]

I didn’t know she had epsiley

[@emmacheese6107]

Same

[@katieb6090]

Its spelt epilepsy

[@janedoe2772]

❤️💃🏼

[@georgiadavies6642]

i love briar i am a dancer and i have epilepsy

[@ryatsgirlie]

I know someone with epilepsy

[@alien8972]

I do to

[@emilygwynneth1278]

I have epilepsy

[@emilygwynneth1278]

@@amie1390 help bit late but I take focals tonic clonics and atonics

[@kayholley]

I have it too!

[@madilynprior6403]

Ok Louis haha

[@oceaneyes2081]

I thought she always was the best

[@asianniwalker-regins181]

Who are the other dancer that had epilepsy on the show?

[@emmacheese6107]

Where did it say that I forgot

[@evasimone7151]

Emma Cheese 8:55

[@emmacheese6107]

@@evasimone7151 thanks

[@readingwithbailey]

I know how she feels to have a seizure cause I have epilepsy

[@shonabeveridge648]

I have Niemann Pick type C, epilepsy can be a side effect,,

[@banabashar1510]

My sister has epilepsy to

[@stormzybadman9234]

I thought her last name was pronounced noellle 👁👄👁 Edit: like Noelle at Christmas lmao)

[@cupcake22hempsall54]

I don't have epLepict but I take Lycia to stop my leg shaking

[@izzywalker8013]

She has epilepsy I is shookth

[@annetracy8934]

AoibheSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@tearaberthelsen1]

She look like Hailey Bieber.

[@jessicayork6407]

I had epilepsy could you see black

[@crazybadcuber9492]

She has epilepsy

[@diegolindemann4438]

Is she Eminem

[@VoidEgo]

is epilepsy that bad ?

[@VoidEgo]

Guys I didn't write this to get likes I wrote this so someone can tell me bruh

[@Watchyourprofamity]

Google is free.

[@joyjoy4696]

Yh I guess, but there are different types and some are more severe than others

[@emilygwynneth1278]

Yes

[@GugaAviation]

Yeah it depends on the seizure.some could be deadly

[@sarahloo7390]

You know, I actually read somewhere that um... tiger eyeballs can kinda cure epilepsy..,

[@Annie-ye2pi]

Sarah Loo WT...

[@sarahloo7390]

Annie M ikr... it’s so weird haha 😂

[@Annie-ye2pi]

Sarah Loo yea

[@emmacheese6107]

Might be fake news but 😂

[@maddiescarlet6969]

How did you not know that she had epilepsy

[@tizziee3718]

Maddie Scarlet some people don’t like to talk about it and she probably got it during teens

[@emmacheese6107]

Well some people don't Google it cause they wouldn't think cause she's such a good dancer and actor

[@lucyslife7942]

I have epilepsy I got dignosed at 5

[@kirakrasnoff8381]

She’s an amazing dancer

[@josephbrendanfeliciano6331]

Im here in philippines 2004,(19 yrs old) that time when im surgery because of sinusitis turn to infection in my brain.. since im recover that dont know i why starting of epilepsy thru weekly,monthly,yearly until now im thnkfull to other doc. They help me to about the medical drugs... My last triger epilepsy is 2018, but before that yes im always feeling last past in aura seizure but bcause of medical turn to absences seizure now, 2018 2020 feel only absencea seizure, im using my drug in 2 a days everyday but now the here in whole world of covid 19 bcause of that im taking once a day for limit in buy supply in the drugs store. And also financial problem... Im sharing this my story life for asking for help in any for stop my sickness.. thank you...

[@emmacheese6107]

I've seen this one twice but I hope you get even better