Meet Jada Clark | Performer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jada Clark and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jada, how do you think about risk?
When it comes to risk, I think it is always important for me to check in with my true wants and needs over anything else. This doesn’t guarantee something will work out, but if I feel aligned with all of my decisions whether they seem risky or safe I won’t have regret which is the enemy of fulfillment to me. Risk taking has played the biggest role in my growth because the unknown is where true change can happen. It has allowed me to make career moves that weren’t expected of me, but that have always ended up being a perfect fit because I am forced to trust myself more than anything.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’ve always had a passion for performing in general and throughout my life I’ve been able to study dance, singing, and acting all at different times and levels. I started at a local dance studio that didn’t compete and then went to a performing arts high school. It wasn’t until then that I discovered the competition and commercial dance world which prompted me to go to college for Dance at Pace University. I am very proud of the versatility I have gained, but it makes my style difficult to define. I would describe my movement as a fusion of contemporary, jazz, and hip hop vocabulary. However, storytelling and feeling are at the heart of everything I create. I am currently on tour with Moulin Rouge the Musical and have traveled a lot for work in the past so the biggest challenge has been being away from family and friends for long periods of time. It has also been a new challenge for me being a swing on a show. It is difficult to feel grounded at times since everyday is unpredictable and things are constantly changing, but it has also been a rewarding process to overcome challenges daily and to be constantly growing. I’ve had to learn to let go of the idea of perfection and see the beauty in the process. My imperfections are what keep my art human and honest. I’ve never been good at blending in and I hope to inspire others to see their differences as their greatest strength. I am grateful to have a career that is fulfilling to me, but can also have an impact on others. I am very excited to expand my creativity through other outlets in the future.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I feel like I owe a lot to my college dance program. (Pace University, Commercial Dance) The knowledge I gained and the connections I formed all while having a safety net before being in the “real world” was extremely beneficial to me. The training was so diverse and to be in NYC, the heart of it all, was so impactful and inspiring. Even though I was eager to start working, that extra time I spent learning has helped me so much to get to where I am today.

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Image Credits
Alissa Roseborough – all solo photos Mathew Murphey – group photo