Baila Room

Today I had the chance to speak to an amazing individual.  Someone who will, by his strength of character, inspire you to become a more grateful and positive person.

Even thought we touched a very difficult subject in this podcast I think ultimately this conversation will inspire and uplift you. 

Today I had the chance to speak to Nataša Pevićević an amazing choreographer and teacher from Croatia.

She completed a university degree to become an english teacher and then stopped everything to follow her life long dream to become a dancer.

It was a very uplifting and inspiring conversation that i'm happy to share with you guys;)

Rania Greiche is a choreographer, dancer, teacher and a very well established promoteur in the Montreal Salsa scene. On top of that she runs an event planning company that specializes  in weddings.  She’s a multi-talented business woman with a very positive mindset.

Ortos J. Gutiérrez Ortiz, better known as Tito Ortos, was born in Santurce on December 26, 1974. After finishing a Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science from the University of Puerto Rico and studying music, vocals, bass and clarinet, Tito started his career as a Salsa Dancer by his parent's initiative, both musicians. Also he develops as a dancer of other genres such as: Jazz, Merengue, "Bomba y Plena", Rumba, Modern Dance and Tap among others. Since then, he has visited more than 100 cities worldwide giving performances and classes, with his wife and dance partner Tamara Livolsi. They both participate yearly in congresses around the world and work as judges for the Salsa Open and for the World Salsa Championships. Produce the Puerto Rico Hustle and Salsa Festival and they are part of the organization of the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress.

Today I had the chance to speak with one of the best salsa dancers in the world. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, he is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, has a talent for singing, has contagious energy and a broad knowledge of the history of Mambo / Salsa.  Let me just say that if I could choose only one person to represent what Salsa means to me I would pick him every single time… without further due I bring you Rodrigo Cortazar.

Cadleen Désir est PDG et fondatrice de Déclic, un réseau de professionnels au service des enfants à besoins particuliers du Grand Montréal, et présidente du Groupement des chefs d’entreprises du Québec.

Impliquée dans la gouvernance de plusieurs organisations, elle y insuffle sa vision d’un leadership humain et inclusif, nourri par l’intelligence collective, la diversité et la participation des femmes.

Elle siège notamment au conseil d’administration de Femmessor, au comité-conseil en développement économique du gouvernement du Québec et auprès de diverses organisations en éducation.

Médaillée de l’Assemblée nationale en 2011, Cadleen Désir soutient l’entreprenariat des femmes et des jeunes au Bénin. Le journal Les Affaires lui a récemment consacré sa première page.

J’ai eu la chance de parler avec une très grande artiste. Je dis très grande sans exagérer, car, vous allez vous en rendre compte durant la conversation, que ça démarche artistique est très claire et surtout puissante. Elle est la lauréate du Grand Prix de la Danse de la Ville de Montréal. Et ici Je cite le jury qui l’a selectionner « Cette artiste aux multiples facettes, communicatrice avisée, activiste et performeuse d’une grande puissance, creuse en elle au-delà de l’évidence avec persévérance et conviction » Sans plus tarder voici Rhodnie Désir.

If there's one thing positive about this Covid situation is that I got even closer to my son ;)

Elle a étudié en architecture en France puis arrivée à Montréal elle consacre les 20 dernières années à maitriser et surtout enseigner la Salsa... De la Bachata au Fox Trot en passant par le Ballet, le Baladi et le Rock'n'Roll, On dit d'elle qu'elle savait danser avant de savoir marcher. 

Today I got the chance to chat with a very special business woman. She studied dance all her young life in China, came to Montreal Canada completed an MBA and created a multi-studio concept called Espace Des Arts that became a Mecca for many dance styles and dancers.   I started this conversation with no expectations  and I discovered a smart, thoughtful, extremely motivated and powerful woman. Without further due I bring you Dominique Wang