Hutton Peck of Phoenix-Ahwatukee on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We recently had the chance to connect with Hutton Peck and have shared our conversation below.

Hutton, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: Have you stood up for someone when it cost you something?
To me, standing up for someone or something means using my voice and platform with bravery, honesty & authenticity.

We are living in interesting times. I feel pulled to bring awareness to issues of injustice, speaking out for all oppressed and marginalized groups of people. I am a disruptor and activist by nature, which can cause people to sit in uncomfortable truths.

There is always a cost for speaking up, especially in a capitalist society. However, I am willing to take that risk in order to align myself with others who share similar values and to shine the light on larger issues that affect us all.

The interconnectedness of humanity will always come first to me over any loss I could personally take.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Hutton Peck, a mother of four first and foremost. An intuitive entrepreneur who is dedicated to following my passions and finding purpose within my work. Intentionally designing my life with conscious and purposeful choices to align with my values and goals.

I am a six figure business owner of an event based business called One Rhythm, which is a national touring dance convention & competition event working with young dancers ages 5-18.

Through collaboration and creativity with other talented artists, and using my extensive background in dance and education, we are transforming creative ideas into new solutions that drive business growth, improve efficiency, and meet customers’ changing needs in the dance space.

I am an ASU dance scholarship recipient and graduate with a degree in dance education, a former middle school & high school public school teacher, and former professional dancer with a demonstrated history of working within the entertainment industry,

I am currently working on expansion and growth. As fulfilling as it was to build a local business rooted in community, the goal has always been to grow into one of the leading national dance brands to expand our reach nation wide.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
Through many of life’s trials & tribulations, I have created a tough exterior. Never afraid to stand alone and never seeking approval or validation from others. It served its purpose to get me where I am today and get me through those times in my life, however, I am now moving into the softer and more aligned self. From focusing on self care, practicing more mindfulness, creating a life with more ease & calmness, less control & more flexibility, prioritizing rest, and finding more joy, I am ready to release what no longer serves me to step into who my higher self is meant to be.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
If you haven’t almost given up in business, you might not be dreaming big enough. The question should be, when haven’t I almost given up? What keeps me going is knowing that I am meant to serve a community with my specific gifts, talents and the unique perspectives that only I can bring.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The biggest lies that the dance industry tells itself:
-showing up perfect is better than showing up messy & imperfect
-competition is more important than community
-popularity is more important than integrity
-talent and hard work are enough & more important than consistency, courage & belief in yourself

Chasing instant gratification in dance
distracts from mastering the foundations. Seeking validation before deepening artistry, hinders growth. Finding authenticity not only makes a dancer’s movement more impactful, but allows for artistic evolution.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If you retired tomorrow, what would your customers miss most?
I have had to take a step back and look at the community that One Rhythm is, and give credit to myself for building and carving out this unique space in the dance world.

Looking around myself and seeing that One Rhythm is full of creative, diverse, funny, talented, beautiful, driven, passionate and joyful people that is the testament to who we are. From the staff, to the educators, the parents, the dancers, and the studios that attend we have created a community unlike any other.

Our customers would miss the inclusiveness, the family feeling, the openness, and the feeling of interconnectedness.

We embrace mistakes. We understand that we are on a journey together and not arriving a a final destination. We are a community that celebrates the wins and not focus on the losses. Where learning and showing up for ourselves is more important than perfection. We put our passions over egos.

The customers would miss the community if I retired, and that is my daily motivation to stay true to myself & the vision. It has always been bigger than me and is more about the shared experience.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://OneRhythmDance.Com
• Instagram: @onerhythmdance @hutton1rdc
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hutton-peck-3a5a58149
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/OneRhythmDance/

Image Credits
@fiveviewmedia