Jac Valiquette on Saying Yes to Opportunities, Leading with Gratitude, and Finding Confidence in Dance

Jac Valiquette on Saying Yes to Opportunities, Leading with Gratitude, and Finding Confidence in Dance

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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