We were lucky to catch up with Amy Jordan recently and have shared our conversation below.

Amy, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?

Amy Jordan Speaks and The Victory Dance Project are both humanistic movements to inspire and empower anyone to transform trauma into triumph and ‘Create Victory in Every Moment.’

As an award-winning speaker, author, choreographer and coach, Amy Jordan uses her own experience to fuel hope and possibility during this time of global trauma. A professional dancer by trade, Jordan has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 51 years. Complications of the chronic condition cost Amy much of her sight, rendering her legally blind at age 21.

Never defeated, Jordan used her dance background to support other youth living with and effected by diabetes and obesity. Her SWEET ENUFF Movement, diabetes and obesity prevention program for kids, was a dance-based education system nominated for then First Lady Michelle Obama’s ‘End Childhood Obesity Challenge.

In 2009, Amy Jordan faced death and amputation. She was hit by a New York City express bus. Her right leg crushed and nearly amputated, Jordan vowed at the time of impact “If I survive the night, there will be a Victory Dance.”

In that moment, crushed under that bus tire, The Victory Movement was born. Twenty-three surgeries and tens of hours of rehabilitation that continues today, Amy did her literally Victory Dance performing with her Victory Dance Project in 2017.

Amy Jordan is also the subject of the internationally acclaimed documentary feature film ‘Amy’s Victory Dance,’ available on Amazon Prime.

Her work as motivational keynote speaker, author, disability advocate and dance educator are fueled to empoer corporations and youth alike to overcome their adversity and create Victory, in art, work and life.

Amy, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Amy Jordan often remarks about her professional life morphing over time.

A former professional dancer, Amy is an award-winning choreographer and dance educator. She has taught and danced with PACE University NYC, Dance Magazine, Palm Beach Atlantic University and countless youth pre-professional dance programs across the country.

Amy brings a unique blend of coaching and practical dance training. Her Victory Dance Project, a professional dance company mission: ‘Making the Impossible Possible with the Power of Movement.’ A dancer first and foremost, Amy Jordan inspires youth to evolve as artists for peace, using the skill and heart to inspire hoep and possibility in their communities and the world.

She teaches master classes, workshops, motivational trainings, and film screenings for studios, universities, professional companies, and arts organizations. Her focus is on pre-professional level dancers ages 12 and up.

Amy Jordan is an in-demand keynote speaker. Her work with corporations, organizations, schools and community groups provides a practical framework for teams and members. She speaks on overcoming adversity creating victory in the moment.

Amy is thrilled to add her newest presentation and workshop: ‘The Power of Self Promotion’ If Not You, Then Who? The keynote provides practical and powerful tools on how to promote your work and mission without being invasive or seeming opportunistic.

Amy also presents book readings and signings of her award-winning book ‘Dance Because You Can’ 5 Steps to Transform Trauma to Triumph. Her film, ‘Amy’s Victory Dance,’ is a motivational tool for anyone who has ever faced adversity. The film chronicles her journey back to the dance performance stage after being crushed by a New York City bus.

Amy Jordan takes tremendous pride in using her basis as a dancer and choreographer to transcend our differences and unite as human beings first, regardless of adversity or ideological differences.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

As a woman living with a chronic condition the biggest story I absorbed was that I was ‘sick’ and unable to be successful. I had the underdog syndrome. Living with diabetes in the 1980’s-1990’s was scary and isolating. I felt ‘different,’ unattractive and full of shame.

Fortunately, I encountered support to rewrite this narrative. It took some time and effort. One job at atime I faced my fear of not being able to physically keep up with my peers. Not only was this a fallacy, I learned that I excelled in my work environments. It was intensely empowering.

Educating those in my environment is paramount to success. I have become confident in asking for what I need to maintain my health and produce at my highest capacity. This can be anything from asking for better light to accommodate my visual impairment, to asking for specific food to maintain good diabetes management. In the end, it is a teaching moment for others and affords me a safe and fulfilling experience.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My journey of spreading the Victory Movement came out of necessity and a desire to spread hope and possibility during a time fo global trauma.

After the bus accident I had to rebuild my life. There was no playbook so I created one outlined in my book ‘Dance because You Can’ 5 Steps to Transform Trauma to Triumph. It is a step-by-step guide to moving past our circumstances and creating a new reality.

My bigger mission is to use my background in the arts to spread a sense of hope and unity, that we can transform any adversity into victory. This has evolved in many practical ways. It started an continues with The Victory Dance Project professional dance company. My keynote and motivaitnal speaking supports humanity in corporate culture. The film, ‘Amy’s Victory Dance,’ is another means fo sharing a story of resilience and never being defeated. The Victory Gear apparel will also use fashion as a meens to spread hope an loving your scars, internal and external.

We all have a specific mission. I hope to encourage and inspire anyone I encounter that their life has meaning, and they can Create Vicgory in the Moment.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.amyjordanspeaks.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyjordanspeaks/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyjordanspeaks
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jordanspeaks/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@amyjordanspeaks763

Image Credits
Elliston Lutz Runway of Dreams Brian Thomas Victory Dance Project