Allison Holker Quotes:

Before all, you need to know who you are, what you believe in, and what you stand for. Be how you want to be received.

source: - Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com. August 1, 2014.

Topics: Believe, Needs, Want

Dance brings out the best in me and makes me feel infinite. It helps me relax and express myself, and it clears my head. Plus, dance keeps me fit!

source: - Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

Topics: Relax, Helping, Fit

I have a mantra of my own that has helped me through the most chaotic of times. I remind myself that: I am the best, I have the best, and I deserve the best.

Topics: Deserve The Best, I Am The Best, Chaotic

I happen to be a very passionate person, so when I first feel emotional pain, I take it very hard. I'll more than likely have a mild breakdown for a few moments, but I allow myself to feel these emotions, release them, and learn to use that hurt as my strength for change. I believe that you can take all experiences and use them as knowledge and fuel to be a better person.

source: - Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

Topics: Hurt, Pain, Believe, Emotional Pain

Dance is a way of connecting and finding a moment with someone. It really is something special and unique that you don't find in any other physical activity, you know? Because it's you with another person, and you guys dive in together with these characters. So dance, to me, has been really special to create amazing bonds with people.

source: - Source: hollywoodlife.com

Topics: Character, Unique, People

Dance keeps me fit! It's been a huge benefit in my life and it will forever be a part of me.

Topics: Forever, Benefits, Fit

Be how you want to be received.

Topics: Want

Dance to me is my home. I say dance is my home, because in a home, you want love, creativity, respect, all these things, and to me that's everything that encompasses dance. So I feel at my best when I'm dancing. It helps me to be strong and to release so many of my emotions and be in tune with myself.

source: - Source: hollywoodlife.com

Topics: Strong, Home, Creativity

With a clear mind that is reinforcing positivity back into myself and my craft, I am able to focus my energy on the task at hand and enjoy my experiences and day.

Topics: Positivity, Hands, Focus, Clear Minds, Task At Hand

I believe you can take all experiences and use them as knowledge and fuel to be a better person.

Topics: Believe, Use, Fuel

I remember that through all chaos or problems, there is a solution. So I separate myself for just a moment, whether that means zoning everyone out or taking a little walk to get some fresh air. I take this time to clear my head, breathe and reassess the problem and how I'm feeling.

source: - Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

Topics: Mean, Air, Feelings

Acting. Whenever I am playing a character, I use my real life experiences, which puts me on the line of reliving some of those good and bad times. Acting requires risk, and that's what feeling vulnerable is.

source: - Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com. August 1, 2014.

Topics: Real, Character, Feelings, Real Life Experiences, Good And Bad Times

Honestly, when you have a child your life changes so much. Like, the last three mornings, I haven't even had time to shower. That seems like it should be the easiest thing to do, but sometimes it's the hardest.

source: - Source: www.glamour.com

Topics: Morning, Children, Life Changing

I love to challenge myself and try new things and push myself in new directions. Sometimes it's the most nerve-wracking thing because you don't really know what you're doing because you're new to it. But then you always learn the most those ways.

source: - Source: hollywoodlife.com

Topics: Challenges, Trying, Sometimes

I really am a person that tries to take care of everyone before I take care of myself, so it's actually a new thing in my life that I'm really trying to take time for myself. I'm finding that it's helping so much to be a better person individually, but also a better wife and mother.

source: - Source: hollywoodlife.com

Topics: Mother, Wife, Trying

"Listen." There's so much to be heard.

source: - Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com. August 1, 2014.

Topics: Heard

Through all hardships there is a lesson to be learned.

Topics: Lessons To Be Learned, Hardship, Lessons

Our family love is so special, and I truly believe it is due to our work and dedication to communication and patience.

Topics: Believe, Communication, Family Love

Acting requires risk, and that's what feeling vulnerable is.

Topics: Feelings, Risk, Acting

I'm growing as an actor and performer every week.

Topics: Actors, Growing, Week

Even on the most tiresome of days, I need to give my daughter and husband one hundred percent of my energy. They deserve that love, and in the end, it only fuels my energy.

source: - Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

Topics: Daughter, Husband, Giving

I remind myself: I am the best. I have the best. And I deserve the best. This is one of my personal mantras that I tell myself every morning before auditions, character work, and performances.

source: - Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

Topics: Morning, Character, Auditions, I Am The Best, Deserve The Best

My most recent project has been acting and dancing on VH1's TV series Hit the Floor. On the show, we perform at least one dance number an episode. They are all different themes and different dance styles and keep us literally on our toes. The show is exuberant, exciting, and full of scandal. Tune in and I know you'll get addicted.

source: - Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

Topics: Numbers, Dancing, Style, Tv Series

The importance of patience and communication. Having a child and husband, working crazy and unpredictable times for shows, and traveling to teach dance around America can make life a bit stressful. I have had to learn to communicate with everyone attached to my life no matter what the circumstance.

source: - Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

Topics: Children, Husband, Crazy