Lena is former champion in Latin dance and coaches many of the champions of today. Ikaika speaks with Lena about growing up as a curious dancer, how to grow champions, politics, and more!

Michael Mead is 4x undefeated US Professional Smooth Champion and World Champion

Here is a short clip from a longer discussion (to be posted later) about politics in dance, and life as a champion.

Tomasz is twice US National Professional Smooth champion. Today he and Ikaika discuss growing up under communism in Poland, his home country, and how he left and then rose to the top of the smooth world.

Anne Gleave is former world champion and blackpool champion, and one of the most sought out coaches in the world.

Nadia Eftedal is former Blackpool champion in the Professional Latin, also European, German Open, US National champion. World Class Adjudicator, and coach to top couples. Today she talks with Ikaika about a part of her story, from start to winning blackpool and the twists, turns, ups and downs a long the way.

Jonathan Wilkins is former 10x US champion in Ballroom Dancing. Today he speaks with Ikaika about being competitive, moving on after a big split, and finding the next chapter in your career.

Katusha Demidova 20 time undefeated US Ballroom Champion, and multi time blackpool and world champion stops by to chat with Ikaika about her story, love for what you do, work ethic, and luck. She is also the organizer of the North American Imperial Star Ball

https://www.northamericandancesport.com/

Today Ikaika discusses dance medicine with Dr Selina Shah MD. Dr Shah practices in Walnut Creek, CA. She is a team physician for USA Figure Skating, and the team physician for USA Synchronized Swimming. A former professional dancer and gymnast herself, she is extremely passionate about the health and longevity of dancers. Her website is:

https://www.selinashah.com/