Briar Anne Nolet (born December 27, 1998) is a Canadian dancer and actress, known for her role as Richelle on the Family Channel series The Next Step. In 2019, she competed on the third season of World of Dance. She portrayed Salome, stepdaughter of Herod Antipas, in season 4 of The Chosen.
Career Nolet began dancing at the age of seven, and growing up, she competed in dance competitions around Canada. In 2014, she began portraying the role of Richelle on the Family Channel series The Next Step. As part of The Next Step franchise, Nolet has toured in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
In 2017, Nolet auditioned for the first season of the NBC dance series World of Dance, but did not proceed any further. Then, in 2019, she returned to compete in the third season of World of Dance. After finishing in fifth place, World of Dance judge Jennifer Lopez invited Nolet to perform on the It's My Party Tour. André Hereford described Nolet as a "death-dropping, back-flipping spitfire".
On March 18, 2022, she launched her activewear line, Halo Braxton, with the goal of being "able to offer women quality standards that meet their lifestyle needs while making them feel as gorgeous and powerful as they are."
In 2024 she auditioned for the fourth season of Canada's Got Talent.Kylee Winn, "Canada’s Got Talent Episode Recap: Unforgettable Moments and Remarkable Talents". CKIS-FM, April 12, 2024.
Personal life Nolet was previously in a very publicized relationship with her The Next Step co-star Myles Erlick from 2014 to 2022. The reason behind their breakup is unknown, and both Briar and Myles have kept a low profile on the matter. In October 2022, she announced a new relationship with Toronto businessman Colin McLeod via Instagram.. In late July 2026, Nolet confirmed she is in a relationship with Erik Linder during a podcast interview.
While competing on World of Dance, Nolet revealed that she began having seizures at the age of 16. Nolet was initially misdiagnosed with anxiety, but after visiting a neurologist in Toronto, she was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 19.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2014Isabelle Dances Into the SpotlightBallet Class / Audition DancersDirect-to-video film2016Blood HuntersCreature2019Let It SnowLisa
Television Year Title Role Notes 2014–2025 The Next Step Richelle 140 episodes 2019 World of Dance Herself Contestant: 5th place 2022 Zombies 3 Werewolf DancerTelevision film2024 The ChosenSalomeSeason 42026 Dancing with the Stars: The Next ProHerselfContestant: 11th place
Music video SongYearRoleArtist(s)DirectorFarther We Go2020The JoggerWalk off the EarthPaul D. MaxwellCut Me Loose2021HerselfHarm & Ease
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