ADTC Adventurer – Meet Joule V. from TX!
“My A.D.T.C. Superpower is Adventurer. I am always excited to try new things and better myself no matter how hard someone says it might be. On my high school dance team they called me the “guinea pig” because I’m the one who isn’t afraid to throw new tricks – I know it can better the dance and will help me grow as a dancer. I actually taught myself how to do an aerial from YouTube because I wasn’t getting it in class. I love to look for challenges and help others embrace their courage.
A difficult situation I’ve endured in my life happened in 2016. While working out with my college team I ruptured my achilles and was rushed to the emergency room. It didn’t tear enough for me to need surgery, but it tore so badly I had to be in a walking boot for a few months. I had to sit out of dance and go to physical therapy. The hardest part was that it was my turning foot and I had to re-teach myself some things that took years to learn. But I never gave up! Still to this day – 3 years later – I have trouble with it. But I just remember how far I’ve come and I won’t give up no matter how hard it seems.
I want girls to learn that no matter how many struggles you go through in life, you have the strength to get through them. You should never give up, and if you feel like you’re about to, surround yourself with an amazing support system like I had. I wouldn’t have gotten through my injury if it weren’t for my family and friends. Sometimes we need that extra push to get us out there doing what we love. I would love to see you all at camp and you share your stories with us!”
Icebreakers
ADTC: Dogs or Cats?
Joule V: Dogs
ADTC: Hip Hop or Ballet?
Joule V: Hip Hop
ADTC: On Time or Late?
Joule V: On time
ADTC: Loud or Quiet?
Joule V: Loud
ADTC: Running or Walking?
Joule V: Running
ADTC: Save Money or Spend Money?
Joule V: Spend Money
ADTC: Bus Driver or Bus Rider?
Joule V: Bus Driver
ADTC: Problem Solver or Problem Maker?
Joule V: Problem Solver
ADTC: Extrovert or Introvert?
Joule V: Extrovert
ADTC: Call or Text?
Joule V: Text
ADTC: Insta or Snap?
Joule V: Insta
ADTC: City or Country?
Joule V: City
ADTC: Stay Home or Go Out?
Joule V: Go Out
ADTC: Hawaii or Alaska?
Joule V: Hawaii
ADTC: Book or Movie?
Joule V: Movie
Short Answer
ADTC: What words do you live by?
Joule V: Don’t limit your challenges; challenge your limits.
ADTC: What or who makes you laugh the most?
Joule V: My friends are always making me laugh. We have the best time together.
ADTC: How would your friends describe you?
Joule V: Outgoing, energetic, and always dancing!
ADTC: What is your favorite dance style?
Joule V: Hip Hop
ADTC: What hobbies do you have outside of dance?
Joule V: I love to volunteer and help out in my community
ADTC: Other than necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
Joule V: My camera – I love to take pictures and hang them in my room.
ADTC: If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Joule V: Definitely Spaghetti.
ADTC: If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Joule V: Hawaii – it’s so beautiful
ADTC: What is your biggest fear?
Joule V: Heights
ADTC: What is your favorite Holiday?
Joule V: Christmas
ADTC: What is your biggest pet peeve?
Joule V: When an online store makes you pay for shipping
ADTC: Is there a fun fact about you that people might find surprising?
Joule V: I’ve been dancing since I was 2, so for 19 years!
Camp Fire Q’s with @joulevaldez97
ADTC: What is your True Color Personality Style?
Joule V: I am orange, the “Activator”, and I completely agree! I love to take risks and stay active, such as dancing all the time!
ADTC: Who is your Idol?
Joule V: My idol is Matt Steffanina, he is an amazing dancer and an overall genuine person. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him and dancing with him TWICE!
ADTC: Why do you love to dance?
Joule V: I love to dance because it takes me to a different place. When dancing, I’m not worrying about work or school, I feel so free and relaxed.
ADTC: What is your proudest accomplishment & why?
Joule V: I’m very proud to receive many Staff of the Week awards we have here at ADTC. It lets me know that all the extra time I spend with the campers truly means something to them. I have built lifelong friendships at camp with the staff and campers!
ADTC: What goals are you working on right now (in both dance & life)?
Joule V: I am currently in college working towards my Bachelors Degree in Business Management. I plan to use this degree to help me open up my very own studio here in South Texas. My current dance goal is to get my front aerial on hardwood!
ADTC: What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done? What did you learn?
Joule V: I am extremely afraid of heights! My team went to Daytona, Florida to compete in nationals. While there we attended stunt fest and cheer teams wanted to put me in the air. I was so scared, it took a good 15 minutes for me to agree. I knew they were trained professionals, so I trusted them and let them stunt me! It was scary, but I had fun at the same time. I also got some pretty cool pictures out of it. I learned that even though you are scared of something, you should always try and trust the people you are with because you might actually enjoy it like me!
ADTC: What is the your favorite ADTC memory & why?
Joule V: ADTC has given me so many amazing memories. One of my favorites is a dance idol performance I watched at the Texas location. This camper had come to camp with little to no dancing experience and she wanted to learn so much, so I took extra time to work with her on what she wanted to learn. At that performance, you would not have believed she’d never performed in front of anyone. It brought so many emotions – even the other staff saw how much she grew and we were all crying happy tears!
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