In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews JC, and they talk about why the dance industry suffers financially and why there still isn’t a rate value. In this episode you will learn why artists struggle the most and how you can change it.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • How passing on knowledge as an instructor is more rewarding.
  • Why you have a creationship not a relationship with dance.
  • Why male dancers don’t have as much support as female dancers.
  • How the dance industry is struggling with the rate value.
  • Tips on how you can turn the negatives in life into positive.

Quote: The truth is never pure and rarely simple by Oscar Wilde

JC gives you informative tips on how to create a better financial goal as a dancer and what are other options you can do to make money as a creative during the pandemic. He also talks about what important qualities instructors gain teaching their students.

Question Highlights:

  • What’s your favorite part about being a dance director?
  • What do you do to help yourself get through tough times in life? How did you overcome them?
  • What inspired you to start dancing as a freestyler first then moving into choreography?
  • What are some tips for dancers to be more aware of their rate value?
  • What are 3 of your ultimate goals?

About JC:

Jesicris Diputado Bato (most commonly known as JC) was born in Fountain Valley and later moved to Mission Viejo where he began dancing as a Freestyler competing in solo dance competitions. The freestyling foundation became the basis of his dance philosophy that then carried into his choreography career at the age of twelve. Performing became his new passion as he began to choreograph. In high-school he became a well known dancer and began a team called Urban Legends to further express his passion. As a president and coach for the team he brought the culture of Hip Hop to Tesoro High school performing alongside the award-winning cheer and color guard teams. In college he co-founded the Hip Hop dance crew Boomkaz and is currently a director of Infuse Dance Crew. He plans to inspire all he can with what he has learned transitioning from freestyle to choreography, and how it has contributed to his success as a dancer, and preserve his philosophy of "dancing for the heart and not for the fame. "

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  • JC on IG
  • JC on Facebook
  • The Gentlemen | Lights Down low | Filmed By Claydohboon Films
  • Hip Hop with Jesicris- Money
  • Hip Hop with Jesicris- Rake it Up

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