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This week’s theme: Dancing Forward

Dancing Forward symbolizes growth, resilience, and evolution in both dance and life. It highlights the need for continuous progression, even through obstacles or difficult transitions. Just as dancers refine their technique and artistry, we must also evolve in all areas of our lives. Stagnation can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction, while moving forward—embracing change and seeking self-improvement—drives us toward success. It’s about pushing past limitations and staying open to new experiences, knowing that every step forward contributes to our overall growth.

In dance, it’s a mindset for navigating challenges and transitions. Whether moving from performing to teaching or overcoming setbacks, dancers must find ways to progress in their careers. For mentors, it means guiding students through their own journeys, fostering resilience and perseverance. Ultimately, growth is not about avoiding difficulties, but learning to move through them with grace and determination.

From Fear to Fire: Secrets to Overcome Fear, Embrace Your Gifts and Achieve Success

This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today we talk about the importance of adaptability in dance and life. How it lies in the ability to embrace change, overcome challenges, and continuously grow, both personally and professionally.

Jared Redick

Jared Redick is an award-winning, sought-after master teacher and coach working with ballet companies around the world. A third-generation ballet dancer, his perspective is rooted in the traditions of classical ballet while looking towards new evolutions in contemporary work. He currently serves as full professor and Assistant Dean of Dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), adjudicator with YoungArts, and juror and master teacher with Youth America Grand Prix.

Over a 20-year performing career, Jared danced as a soloist with Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet dancing leading roles ranging from the well-known classical ballets to neoclassical and contemporary repertory. He worked with prominent contemporary choreographers such as Jorma Elo, David Dawson, Helen Pickett, and Mark Morris.

After retiring from the stage, Redick transitioned to directing and teaching at Boston Ballet, going on to share his passion for ballet and dance at prestigious institutions around the world. His experience includes serving as guest ballet master/company teacher for companies such as American Ballet Theatre, Finnish National Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, and Nashville Ballet.

In 2013, he assumed the role of professor and Assistant Dean at UNCSA. The following year, he became the director for UNCSA’s annual flagship production of “The Nutcracker,” named one of the nation’s best by Dance Teacher Magazine. His leadership continued as he served as interim dean of the School of Dance during the 2020-21 school year. In 2022, he was honored with the Excellence in Teaching Award and the inaugural Academic Leadership Fellowship while completing an MFA in Dance at Hollins University. He is currently pursuing an MBA with the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Connect with Jared:

Website: Jared Redick site

Social Accounts:

Linkedin: Jared Redick
Instagram: jared_redick

Quote of the Day:

“Dance is music made visible.” ~ George Balanchine

“If you dance with your heart, your body will follow. The beauty of art is that there are no rules” ~ Mia Michaels

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