In this interview we sit down with Dean and Scarlet who are the event organizers of a free latin dance festival hosted by ASU. We go over the intention behind the festival, what makes it different and how it can impact the student community and the latin community at large.
The Latin Sol Festival happens every year at ASU, this year it is happening in March 15-17th.
Website: https://www.latinsolfestival.com/
Instagram: @latinsolfestival
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - Why should people be excited for Latin Sol?
02:58 - How is it different than other festivals and congresses?
07:53 - Are people from out of state coming to the Festival?
08:56 - Is ASU the only university that’s doing this kind of event?
10:40 - Latin Sol and its female leadership
14:32 - Latin Sol as a student led event
16:05 - What’s going to be taught?
17:51 - Billy Fajardo appearance
19:41 - How could the discussions go?
21:11 - How could Latin Sol impact students?
24:14 - Latin Sol as a bridge into the Salsa/Bachata world
31:00 - Latin Sol as a representation of the movement budding in AZ
33:00 - How has dance improved your studies?
37:12 - Latin Sol’s accessibility to the Latin Community
43:18 - JSquared’s appearance
47:58 - What was the reasoning behind ASU funding this event?
49:35 - What does Dean and Scarlet see for the future of Latin Sol
53:45 - The pros of going to the Latin Sol Festival
57:57 - Important information for the event
1:01:09 - Favorite artists and song