We recently had the chance to connect with Isha Hutchinson and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Isha, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
Yes! I just earned my Master’s in Legal Studies from Texas A&M. Let’s just say there were a lot of late nights and coffee involved, so finally finishing made me super proud—and maybe a little relieved too!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Isha Hutchinson, and I am the founder of 410 Line Dancers, a dance company based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. What makes us unique is that we’re more than just a dance class—we’re a community. Our mission is to create a positive, welcoming space where people of all ages can come together, learn line dancing, and experience the joy, health benefits, and connections that come from movement.
Over the years, we’ve grown from a small local class into a recognized name in the dance world, even earning a spot on the Dallas Business Journal’s list of Top Black-Owned Businesses. We’re proud of not only teaching dances but also celebrating culture, music, and leadership through our events and performances.
Right now, we’re focused on expanding our reach by producing more media content through 410 Line Dancers TV, building partnerships, and continuing to make our classes fun, inclusive, and inspiring. At the heart of it all, we believe dance has the power to heal, uplift, and unite people—and that’s the energy we bring into every class, performance, and project.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 1994 was by far the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. At that time, I faced so many challenges—coming from a background with little support, struggling financially, not always having a stable place to live or even food to eat, all while living in gang territory. Pushing through those obstacles to earn my degree shaped how I see the world today. It taught me resilience, the value of perseverance, and that no matter how tough circumstances get, determination and faith can carry you through.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain and started using it as power when I realized that my story could help others. For a long time, I carried the weight of what I went through—struggles with finances, stability, and support—but once I embraced it instead of burying it, I saw how it gave me resilience and perspective. That shift turned my challenges into fuel, and now I use that energy to inspire others through dance, leadership, and community.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would say that what really matters to me is making a positive impact on people’s lives. They know I care deeply about community, creating spaces where people feel welcomed, supported, and uplifted. They’d probably also add that I’m passionate about growth—whether it’s my own, my students’, or my community’s—and that I put my heart into everything I do.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
What I understand deeply that most people don’t is that success isn’t just about talent or opportunity—it’s about resilience. People often see the finished product, the performances, the recognition, but they don’t always see the struggle, the sacrifices, and the persistence it takes to get there. I’ve learned that the challenges are not roadblocks; they’re the very things that build your strength and shape your purpose.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.410linedancers.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/410linedancers/?hl=en
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/410linedancers
- Twitter: https://x.com/410linedancers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/410-Line-Dancers-Dallas-TX-61558464020636/?locale=it_IT
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/410-line-dancers-carrollton-3
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/410LineDancers
Image Credits
Photos owned by Isha & Marlo Hutchinson of 410 Line Dancers
