On this episode, we have one of the leaders of the new school of this salsa scene. A personal favorite of mine for many years, even dating back to his times in Art in Motion. Angel has been tearing up the dance floor for quite some time now with his partner Stephany Moore, but now we get a chance to learn about his journey, his road to stardom and so much more. You don't want to miss this special event!

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Here at The Live Discussions With Diamond Podcast, we are bringing you artists that paved the way for many of us, that have traveled countless countries and continents, and continue to be a voice of inspiration. For me, this next guest means even more. The legendary, Yesenia Peralta Ortiz aka

“The J-LO of Salsa” is coming to the platform, where we will talk about her beginnings, her rise to stardom, her time with Caribbean Soul, Sangre Nueva, and her journey along the way. She is my first dance teacher that I remember who told me “she believed in me”, and that still resonates with me still. Now, we have the chance to truly celebrate her success and listen to a legend tell their STORY!

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of having Jenny Geska, all the way from North Carolina, on the platform tonight. Jenny has been such an important part of the growth of the NC scene and has been laying her mark for years on in. With her work with BailaCura, a non-profit corporation focused on working with the local dance community on a mission to connect the power of dance and the love of the dance community to cancer patients and the medical community, Jenny continues to work with others on bringing healing and joy to others. As well, Jenny has been involved in her city's samba scene and has been a key factor in the growth of this community. Jenny is not only a dancer, promoter, organizer but also is making a name for herself as a brand influencer. We have the chance tonight to understand Jenny's journey and celebrate her success along the way!

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The Live Discussions With Diamond Podcast is pleased to announce that we will be having The MOB Dancers (Mafia Of Beats)'s very own Damian Guzman on the platform!

From creating this group, that truly spans on a global note, to being a world renowned DJ, Damian is a true testament to the work "leader". Being a person whose focus is to bring the dance community together, Damian has been a symbol of reinvention and growth for many years. Here at Live Discussions With Diamond Rivera Podcast , we see this upcoming talk to be valuable like all of the others and gain measures of knowledge and uderstanding from a person with so much experience. We can learn from Damian's journey and celebrate his success at the same time.

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Leo Cato, currently residing in Lithuania. A personal friend of minds from our days in NYC dancing in the scene, seeing his growth over the years is astounding. From his humble beginnings to his creation of Elegancia, progression has been a key factor. These platforms like mine give artists like Leo the chance, to be honest, and transparent about their journey. Celebrating his success while going on the journey down memory lane.

Bio:

Leo Cato is a world-renowned International Bachata Artist and Professional Dancer that is originally from New York. He is also classically trained in Ballroom, Contemporary, and popping/locking. He travels the world teaching and performing at events/festivals and has also been featured on multiple TV shows such as “Dancing With The Stars”. He is the founder and Co-Director of Elegancia Dance Company which is based out of Vilnius, Lithuania where he currently resides. The mission is to revolutionize the Latin dance industry by raising the standard of technique, creativity, and artistic charisma. Elegancia’s Slogan “We.Dance.Everything.”

This represents the founder's belief that training in multiple genres of dance is necessary to become a complete dancer and even strengthen your primary style of dance.

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Feliciano

This Sunday, join me talking with Chicago's own Jeremy Feliciano. Jeremy will give us a glimpse into their life as a dancer, trailblazer, and a future leader within our dance community. From one show to the next, Jeremy is proven to give a phenomenal performance every time.

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Tomorrow, we have Chicago's Zeke Ruvalcaba on the Live Discussions With Diamond Rivera Podcast, one of the leaders of our dance community for over 10+ years. We have the opportunity to talk to a true definition of a leader, a mentor, a trailblazer, and continues to lead by example.   

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SHOW LESSOn this episode, we are coming back to New York City. We have the honor of having Mike Gil, owner of Pura Vida Dance Company & NJ Bachata Festival on the platform. From him being my first bachata teacher, showing me this world of bachata, influencing and providing me opportunities over the years, this is my moment to celebrate his success and have others celebrate this amazing individual. Mike has been so influential to the growth of the bachata scene in NYC, and also promoting the bachata scene worldwide. We will have the chance to understand Mike's beginnings, experiences and so much more.   

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In this episode, we are featuring Angel Ivan Cruz, an artist based out of Chicago. As the director of Esprit De Corps, Angel has been an influential dancer in his community and has traveled to countless cities to spread the joy of dancing. As being an instructor, having students learn his unique style, Angel is part of the new generation of artists that are inspiring others and adding their own unique twist to the dance form of bachata. With his vibrant personality, fearless attitude, and sensational moves on the dance floor, Angel truly is an artist of the future and I'm truly looking forward to learning so much more about him and his journey.

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This episode features not only one of my favorite dancers from the Texas area, but a great friend indeed. Brianna has been lighting up the stages all over the states over the last 5+ years, with her focus on showcasing the beauty of dance through various styles. Whether it's a collaborative or solo project, she always commands the stage and the audience is immediately drawn to her. We will have the chance to celebrate all of her success, while she takes us down memory lane of her journey, her memorable experiences and so much more.  This episode is sponsored by TuBachataRadio,where you can listen to this interview in High Quality!  You can catch this upcoming episode on Facebook, YouTube, Tubachataradio.com and other streaming platforms.  #tubachataradio​ #livediscussionswithdiamondpodcast