We recently connected with Jessica Hall and have shared our conversation below.

Jessica , appreciate you joining us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

I think at nineteen years old some may have thought I was crazy to become a business owner and purchase a Dance Studio. But I felt as though at the time, being so young there were no rewards without taking risks. The truth is, I still feel this way today.

I was raised to understand when you are comfortable, it’s easy to become complacent. Keep setting goals and push yourself to achieve them.

Jessica , 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?

Wow! I truly believe one day I may write a book with all the things!!

I began dancing at the age of 4 years old. Little did I know what I was getting myself into way back then. I would later find out that there is no greater feeling in the world then watching your students grow into incredible human beings that contribute to this world. Knowing you had the honor and privilege in watching them grow. In these moments, I knew I am doing exactly what I am supposed to be. I started teaching dance at the age of 14. And maybe now-a-days I wouldn’t condone nor advise doing so, I most definitely learned how to teach while I was teaching!

At nineteen years of age, I was offered the opportunity to purchase our home dance studio alongside my business partner Sarah. Some may have looked at my nineteen-year-old self and thought, she has no clue about teaching dance let alone owning and running a studio but there I was giving everything I had into the business. Failing wasn’t in my vocabulary, it wasn’t an option! My twenties were full of working 24/7 to give the community a studio that they could be proud of. One people would hope to call their second home. A place students and parents loved to be part of. That was always the goal and mission.

I have always felt as though this wasn’t a job for me, it’s a way of life. I want to love, encourage and challenge every single student to become the best version of themselves through this incredible art form. Dance lessons are life lessons and I one hundred percent stand behind that. The things you learn through dance are irreplaceable. Responsibility, determination, perseverance, dedication and expression just to name a few but the truth is the list goes on! No matter where life takes you the important valuable lessons learned stay with you.

I have had countless opportunities throughout the years to travel educating and teaching to judging and emceeing national dance competitions. Giving inspiration and critiques in a positive way has brought me great joy. I am beyond grateful for all the things I have accomplished thus far and also the incredible families and students throughout all of the years. Every single one of them hold a special place in my heart forever and always.

Since the age of 16, Michael has been by myside. He has definitely seen my highs and lows through the years of this process. He’s seen the sleepless nights and countless hours invested and never once has he complained. He has always been supportive and understanding of my dreams and aspirations and I couldn’t imagine anyone else by myside through all of it. We married in July of 2009 and began having a family a few years later. We welcomed our beautiful little girl, Kacey in 2011 and handsome man, Charlie followed a few years later in 2014.

The Summer of 2018, Michael received some big news. He was up for a huge promotion at work however it involved a relocation change. To say our worlds were knocked upside down would be an understatement. Him and I, together would make one of the most difficult decisions we would ever have to make thus far. With lots and lots and I mean lots of back and forth… We decided to take the leap and relocated our family. There are no words in the universe that could adequately describe our deepest emotions of what we were about to do and all the things we had felt before leading up to the move. In late February 2019, we moved to the DFW Area in Texas.

We were now in an area absolutely unfamiliar. It was a learning curve but we learned together as a family of 4 that it was us against the world and we could really take on anything. A few months after, I sold my portion of the dance studio. That in itself was probably the second most difficult decision in my life. First, moving half across the US by ourselves and secondly, selling the studio I loved and cherished.

It was time for me to start fresh and figure out what life had to offer me this time around. In the last fourteen years prior, I never had to put a resume out there. Opportunities came to me through networking. The says is true, the dance community is a large community but a small community and it’s important to always put your best foot forward (no pun intended). Work Hard, Stay Humble & Be Kind has always been one of my personal mottos. I’d like to think, I am charismatic, energetic, passionate and really want the best for all around me! And that has brought the job opportunities and being in DFW area has been the same for me. I am beyond grateful!
I have the pleasure of continuing to educate, choreograph, judge, emcee and most importantly be a Mama! I am present. More than I have ever been before with my babies. Everyone always say they grow up so fast and I know firsthand they aren’t lying. Watching my babies grow up and be present is one of my biggest blessings.

Aside from teaching, I also co-own a small marketing firm with a remarkable person, Tiffany Skye. Needless to say, I don’t have a dull moment and I am totally fine with that!

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I never gave up. As hard as the journey was at times, I wouldn’t trade it the experience because it has allowed me to grow personally and professionally.

When I left home it was the hardest thing I ever did. I miss home, absolutely. But I never gave up chasing dreams and doing what I love. And who knows what is in store for me! You just may have to stay tuned.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

My Goal and Mission while educating …… Attention students: leaving my class, I want you to feel like you accomplished SOMETHING! To know it didn’t need to be perfect, but it had to be real and authentic. And you needed to give 1000% effort! I want for you to feel empowered and encouraged to push beyond your limitations. For you to believe that anything you set your mind to IS IN FACT possible! That is my mission – To create a safe space to authentically express yourself with no judgement but all the determination to be better than we were yesterday!

I want to INSPIRE before I EXPIRE.
You won’t remember me for the car I drove or the color nail polish I wear … I want you to remember me for the way I made you feel and for you to truly know you are important and mean something to this world!

And for my family: They are MY REASON!