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The Heart of the Conversation:
In this episode, I sit down with Santina Rigano-Lesch, a lifelong dancer, educator, and the founder of the "Basic Bitch Boogie" movement app. We explore the profound journey of using dance not just as a performance art, but as a vital tool for nervous system regulation and processing trauma. Santina shares her transition from running an Australia-to-Seattle dance studio to creating a community-focused digital space where movement is used to reconnect with the body without the pressure of "perfection".
The transmission we explore:
- The Evolutionary Path of a Teacher: How external obstacles—like global shifts and local infrastructure changes—can force us into new, more aligned ways of sharing our gifts.
- Somatic Release vs. Technical Dance: Understanding that the healing power of movement doesn't require "good" coordination; it’s about the frequency of the expression.
- Holding Sacred Containers: The delicate balance of facilitating a community space while maintaining personal emotional boundaries.
- The Grieving Process in Business: A candid look at the emotional weight of closing one chapter to make room for the next.
The Invitation from Elisha
"We often think we need to be 'taught' how to move, but as Santina’s journey shows, our bodies already know the rhythms they need to heal. Whether it’s an ecstatic dance in a sacred container or a five-minute boogie in your living room, I invite you to find a way to stomp out the anger, dance through the sadness, and celebrate the joy that lives in your cells. Your movement is your own unique medicine. How can you let your body speak for you today?"
Time Stamps:
00:19 Introduction
02:05 Santina's life growing up in dance.
06:45 Santina’s experience as a teacher.
09:05 Running a dance studio.
11:13 The post-COVID transition.
28:31 Creation of “Basic Bitch Boogie”.
31:09 About the app.
49:59 Selfishness vs self-care.
55:38 Santina’s special offer for the app.
57:08 Santina’s wisdom.
58:13 Conclusion
Links to find guests on the internet or other resources they provide:
Website: www.santinarigano.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basicbitchboogie/
Dance with Her: https://www.skool.com/basic-bitch-boogie-7163/about
Link to Transcript of Show:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HoypbZd2_Mg5FUpyeBpAXzYoKOWXwxBb/view?usp=sharing
Apply to be on the Show:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo3jzeiCYLsDQMnfZbar8GlhJOjWGAFLtMlsZI2L8XwZ_IMw/viewform?usp=sharing
Find Elisha Elsewhere on the web:
https://linktr.ee/elishalightangel
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The Heart of the Conversation:
In this episode, I sit down with Santina Rigano-Lesch, a lifelong dancer, educator, and the founder of the "Basic Bitch Boogie" movement app. We explore the profound journey of using dance not just as a performance art, but as a vital tool for nervous system regulation and processing trauma. Santina shares her transition from running an Australia-to-Seattle dance studio to creating a community-focused digital space where movement is used to reconnect with the body without the pressure of "perfection".
The transmission we explore:
- The Evolutionary Path of a Teacher: How external obstacles—like global shifts and local infrastructure changes—can force us into new, more aligned ways of sharing our gifts.
- Somatic Release vs. Technical Dance: Understanding that the healing power of movement doesn't require "good" coordination; it’s about the frequency of the expression.
- Holding Sacred Containers: The delicate balance of facilitating a community space while maintaining personal emotional boundaries.
- The Grieving Process in Business: A candid look at the emotional weight of closing one chapter to make room for the next.
The Invitation from Elisha
"We often think we need to be 'taught' how to move, but as Santina’s journey shows, our bodies already know the rhythms they need to heal. Whether it’s an ecstatic dance in a sacred container or a five-minute boogie in your living room, I invite you to find a way to stomp out the anger, dance through the sadness, and celebrate the joy that lives in your cells. Your movement is your own unique medicine. How can you let your body speak for you today?"
Time Stamps:
00:19 Introduction
02:05 Santina's life growing up in dance.
06:45 Santina’s experience as a teacher.
09:05 Running a dance studio.
11:13 The post-COVID transition.
28:31 Creation of “Basic Bitch Boogie”.
31:09 About the app.
49:59 Selfishness vs self-care.
55:38 Santina’s special offer for the app.
57:08 Santina’s wisdom.
58:13 Conclusion
Links to find guests on the internet or other resources they provide:
Website: www.santinarigano.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basicbitchboogie/
Dance with Her: https://www.skool.com/basic-bitch-boogie-7163/about
Link to Transcript of Show:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HoypbZd2_Mg5FUpyeBpAXzYoKOWXwxBb/view?usp=sharing
Apply to be on the Show:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo3jzeiCYLsDQMnfZbar8GlhJOjWGAFLtMlsZI2L8XwZ_IMw/viewform?usp=sharing
Find Elisha Elsewhere on the web:
https://linktr.ee/elishalightangel