Episode 18: In this episode, we sit down with powerhouse dancer and choreographer Jac Valiquette to talk about her journey from her first dance class to becoming an inspiring leader in the industry. Jac opens up about teaching, growth, humility, and what it means to build confidence while staying true to yourself.
(This episode was recorded on November 21, 2024)
0:00 - Intro
01:06 - Welcome Jac Valiquette
02:18 - Jac’s introduction to dance
10:20 - Opportunities now vs then
13:32 - Jac’s teaching journey
17:26 - Scott’s advice: Take any opportunity you get
22:58 - Gratitude
24:38 - Jac’s advice: New to teaching
28:31 - The perfect dance: Humility and confidence
31:04 - Views don’t equal value
34:06 - Promotion tools
37:02 - The evolution of Kode Red
47:04 - Women in dance: Growing and inspiring
51:40 - What’s next for Jac?
54:32 - What to expect in a class with Jac?
57:14 - Where to find Jac online
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