Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Cedric Jeter . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Cedric, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

One of the most meaningful projects that I’ve worked on recently is creative directing and choreographing for independent artists, doing live shows and music videos. Taking a step behind the camera and watching the creative process of my own creative visions have been very satisfying to see.

Cedric, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am a self taught vogue dancer and I’ve been in the ballroom scene competing, traveling and teaching for over tens years now all over the world in places like London, Paris and Ukraine. I have had a lot of success in my career as a dancer and choreographer but I am most happy about the positive influence I’ve made on an entire generation of people who are eager to learn more about and be apart of ballroom or just the performing arts in general.

Is there a mission driving your creative journey?

One of the main goals of my creative journey that pushes me to keep going everyday is the urge to build a level of respect and inspiration around my name that will leave behind a legacy my family and friends can be proud of. Years from now people will talk about and even teach the example of my life as a blueprint to reach their own level of success and happiness.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

I remember having to unlearn the idea that the level of my success as a dancer was measured by me dancing on someone’s tour or dancing in a music video. Often times in the industry, dancers are lead to believe that they are only successful if you are currently one of the dancers working with A list celebrities and big brand companies doing commercial work. Although this way of thinking may be true for some, a lot of dancers who fit that description aren’t always happy working those jobs. I’ve learned to measure my level of success by the favor God has over my life, keeping in mind that I am worthy, no matter how many times I get told “no”. No matter if I’m working with someone who has a huge platform or if I’m working on my own personal projects my work ethic is always consistent and my impression that I leave on those around me is always pleasant. My mentor Jack Mizrahi always says “Your talent will get you hired but your professionalism keeps you paid” and I live by that statement.

Contact Info:

• Website: Jeterbydameter.com
• Instagram: @jeterbydameter
• Facebook: Jeter bydameter
• Twitter: @jetergucci
• Youtube: Jeter gucci / jeter mizrahi

Image Credits
Photos by: @nikondon