Rorke Hardy is a busy man.

The Bay Village native is a Sound Precision Entertainment DJ, runner, fitness enthusiast, bibliophile, writer and foodie. He also works in sales at Hyland Software and received his bachelor’s degree in English Literature at Ohio University.

When he’s wearing his DJ hat, Hardy, who now lives in Cleveland’s Flats, loves to get everyone onto the dance floor.

“I love Frank Sinatra and other oldies, and I love to get the grandparents involved,” he said. “Talking to the older people to find out their favorite song from their youth always gets them involved. Something about engaging with that nostalgia makes them come alive, and everyone can get into that.”

Hardy came into the DJ business naturally and has always liked entertaining.

“I’ve always enjoyed being the DJ at parties, sometimes even at the expense of my fun at the party,” he said. “Music is really important to me, and striking that perfect balance between the beat and mood of the party is always a fun challenge.”

He loves being a part of weddings and has some advice for newlyweds.

“Enjoy the little moments, and don’t try to make everything perfect,” Hardy said. “Give yourself the space to enjoy your wedding.”

When he’s not DJing,  Hardy enjoys running. He has competed in a half-marathon and will be doing at least one more this year.

“I love working out, and running is a really good form of meditation and clearing your head,” he said. “Any problems or stresses you’ve had in the day, you can leave them all on the road. Once I’ve put myself through that physical exertion, the mental stresses don’t seem nearly as bad.”

He also enjoys discovering and eating spicy foods.

“I love spicy food because of the variety of flavors that accompany it,” Hardy said. “From the pure hot taste of a really good buffalo wing to the more complex flavors of some spicy curries or Thai dishes, it just adds another layer to a culinary experience.”