The Art of Gratitude: Jock Soto

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Sometimes being grateful can be a thing of beauty and an art-form. Well, that comes pretty easy for today's guest, renowned ballet dancer - Jock Soto. Jock and Bunny talk about everything from his days dancing for the New York City Ballet, his youth in New Mexico, surviving cancer to of course, meeting Dolly Parton! You're not going to want to miss this one. 

Guest Bio:
Jock is known for his renowned work as a principle dancer with New York City Ballet for 24 years. He is the author of “Every Step You Take” his memoir published in 2011. He is the son of a Native American mother and a Puerto Rican father, and was born in Gallup, NM. At age 5, he began studying ballet in Phoenix, where his family lived.
He first studied at the School of American Ballet at 11 and he became the youngest principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. Jock now lives with his husband Luis in Eagles Nest, NM where he gives back to his community and enjoys a quiet, private life (away from the subway!).

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Original Music by: Kene Terry