Episode 32 with the AMAZING Ms. Tania Mendonca

Tania was born in Africa, but due to the civil war she became a refugee in Portugal.

If you are interested in hearing an amazing story of her time in Africa, as well as her families migration to Portugal, stay tuned.

We talk everything Semba and Kizomba, and about so many more things in this episode.

We talk about so much stuff in fact, I had to break it into 2 parts.

The next episode will premier April 29th @ 12pm Noon CST.

I am SO HAPPY TO share this wonderful conversation with you all.

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On Today's Episode we have the amazing Igor Fraga AKA NomadZouker.

Who is a Zouker, DJ and Ramen Enthusiast.

In This Episode we talk about:

Growing up in Brasil

Brazilian Zouk.

His Experience Moving to America

How he got into DJ-ing

His business ZoukTopia.

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In this amazing episode we have on two board members of DILE QUE NOLA. Ms. Rachel Carlino & Ms. Nicole Goldin.

DILE QUE NOLA is a Non-Profit Organization Dedicated to the Cuban culture in New Orleans. Their mission is to offer free and low-cost dance, performance, and educational opportunities to members of the New Orleans community in order to increase awareness and appreciation of the Cuban cultural influences within our city.

In this episode we talk about:

Casino Cubano

Their Spring, Summer and Fall Casino Classes

Mardi Gras A Lo Cubano

Their Upcoming Organized Cuba trip.

Flash Mob

Peru 

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In today's episode we have the wonderful Yana Shafran & Mario Głodek.

Who are kizomba, bachata and salsa dancers and instructors.

They hail from Poland and the Ukraine.

In this Episode we talk about:

Iceland

Learning to Dance Kizomba

Teacher training

HAKA

Empathy

Teaching

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In this episode of the Two Left Feet Podcast. We have the incredible Foxy Salsera AKA Ms. Julie Banks Mims.

She is a New Orleans Dancer and Performer ! She is apart of the New Orleans Ritmeaux Krewe & NOLA Fleaux.

In this episode we talk about:

The Dance Scene In New Orleans.

living In California.

Salsa Dancing

Performing

Her Business

Teaching Another

Great Episode with a Wonderful Follow and person ! Please Enjoy !

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In this amazing episode we have the wonderful Vitor Tavares Mendes. Who is a dancer, choreographer and fitness instructor, musician, and former CEO.

Born In Lisbon, Portugal and currently teaching In Prague. Him and his wife are the owners of Ghetto Zouk Dance.

In this episode we talk about:

- His childhood growing up in the ghettos in Portugal.

- His parents from Cape Verde.

- Living in London.

- His Kizomba Festival Afro-Bailar

- His Cooking SKills

- His Music Career

- His business Ghetto Zouk Dance.

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Mr. Pena is a future academy award winning director, screenwriter and filmmaker. I was extremely happy to have him on the show !

He is currently filming a new Documentary Called "Old Beats, New Rhythms: Bailando in DFW 2018"

It is a video project to document the history of the Latin dance scene in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

In his free time, he takes Salsa lessons !

In this episode we talk about:

- His Small Hometown

- Irving, Texas

- What is the dance scene like in Irving.

- What got him into Salsa

- His Documentary "Old Beats, New Rhythms: Bailando in DFW 2018 "

- His film making process.

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In this episode we have the amazing Rashida Forbes AKA IronButterfly.

This was a really good episode because Rashida is an amazing teacher !

She currently lives in London and teaches at Nomad

She is a traditional Kizomba, Semba dancer and teacher.

In this episode we talk about:

- Growing up in London.

- What London is like.

- What the London Dance Scene is like.

- What was it like growing up in a Jamaican / Dominican Household.

- Love2Dance

- Ginga

- Her Teaching Style.

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In this episode we had the wonderful Ela Kiseur. A Kizomba, Semba, and Urban Kiz instructor. She currently lives in Dublin.

This was such an amazing conversation because she is truly passionate about dancing.

In this episode we talk about:

- Kizomba

- Semba

-Urban Kiz

-Teaching

-Empathy

-Struggles for Single Female Instructors.

-Why the basic are important for ALL DANCERS.

- Life in Poland

- Life in Ireland

- What qualities makes the best Follow and Lead

- Dance Congresses

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On this episode we had the amazing Donovan Davis. A Houston bread dancer who has an amazing an infectious energy.

He dances Hip-Hop, popping, House, Fusion, Latin And African.

He currently resides in Austin, TX.

In this episode we talk about:

- Growing up dancing.

- The dance scene In Texas.

- # BlessDemFolkBoyz

- # PraiseEM

- Hip Hop Dancing

- Pole Dancing

- Kizomba

- Salsa

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