Meet Kristin Clove

We were lucky to catch up with Kristin Clove recently and have shared our conversation below.

Kristin , we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?

“My father taught me resilience not just through his work ethic, but through his belief that true fulfillment comes from loving what you do. He used to say, ‘You’ll never work a day in your life if you love what you do.’ That advice has been my guiding light. He encouraged me to keep striving for what I want and to pursue what truly makes me happy. His words and example have given me the strength to push through challenges, always with the goal of finding joy and purpose in my path.”

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I am passionate about creating choreography and aspire to be a worldwide line dance choreographer and judge. My dream is to see my dances performed across the country and around the globe. Through my brand, Bootscoot Bosses, I aim to unite and inspire people everywhere, even those who never imagined they could line dance.

Bootscoot Bosses represents inclusivity, entertainment, and creativity. It’s about building an open crew that welcomes everyone, encouraging individuals to start their own branches and contribute to the vision of forming the biggest line dance crew in the world. With every step, I want to see line dancing bring joy and connection to people everywhere.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, the three most impactful skills in my journey have been:
1. Starting Dance at a Young Age
My mother’s decision to enroll me in dance early on taught me how to move my body with precision and grace. Learning to work my body in a lighter, more controlled form laid the foundation for my passion and ability to create choreography.
2. Learning Business Management
Working for Aramark Business Dining Corporation as a Food Service Director provided me with invaluable experience in managing businesses from top to bottom. I developed skills in overseeing operations, balancing costs and profits, and leading a team—lessons that have been instrumental in pursuing my line dance goals.
3. Diving Into the Fire
Challenging myself by taking risks and learning as I went was crucial. Sinking as I swam pushed me to grow and adapt quickly. For anyone looking to succeed as a line dance instructor or choreographer, I highly recommend taking a Kickstart Instructor Training course. It provides a solid foundation in instruction and saves you from having to learn everything the hard way through trial and error.

These three areas—dance, business, and resilience—have shaped my journey and fueled my ambition to create a global impact in the world of line dance.

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?

My perseverance in life is deeply rooted in the influence of my parents. My father instilled in me the importance of hard work and resilience, while my mother demonstrated unwavering strength as a single mother raising two children on her own. Watching her face challenges head-on and keep fighting to provide for us taught me the value of determination and grit.

Throughout my journey, I’ve been encouraged by the words of others: “Don’t give up. You have a special gift.” Those words have stayed with me, and as I’ve continued to push forward, they’ve started to ring true. I haven’t given up, and now people are beginning to recognize who I am and the unique contribution I bring to the world of line dance. Perseverance has been my guiding force, and I’m proud of how far it has carried me.

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