Two Left Feet Podcast

On Today's Episode we have the incredible Ms. Nicole La Bailarina

Who is a Salsa Dance Instructor and Dancer.

She is also a digital Marketer.

Born and raised in Nashville, Tennesse.

In this episode we talk about:

 - Her Childhood

 - What got her into Dancing

 - The Dance Scene in Nashville

 - Her beginner Stage in Teaching and Dancing

 - When you should start teaching

 - Hints and tips to improve your Dancing and teaching

 - How to market yourself on Social Media.

...: Social Media Links :...

https://www.facebook.com/NicoleLaBaila

https://www.facebook.com/NicoleLaBailarina/

https://www.instagram.com/nicolelabailarina/

On Today's Episode we have the Incredible Mr. Leon Rose

Born and Raised in London.

He Currently lives in Paris

Who is the creator of School of Salsa.

Which is based in Paris and London.

He is a Dance Instructor, Choreographer, Performer, Host and Comedian.

Who has over 20 years of dance experience

In this episode we talk about:

 - His Childhood

 - What got him into dancing

 - How he was introduced to the Latin Scene

 - SALSITSU

 - How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has influenced his dancing style

 - Hints and tips to improve your Leading, Following, Performing and Teaching

This was an amazing interview!

Thank you soo much Leon !

...: Social Media Links :...

https://www.schoolofsalsa.com/landing

https://www.facebook.com/leon.r.ii

https://www.facebook.com/leon.rose1

https://www.instagram.com/mrleonrose/

On Today's Episode we have the incredible Ms. Jean Goh AKA DJ Yen.

Who is the Founder and Owner at Zouk Dance Academy in Singapore.

She has been dancing and teaching Brazilian Zouk since 2008.

She also has a background in Salsa y Bachata.

She Started Dancing in 1999.

She has also taught at several festivals across the globe.

In 2004, together with a partner, she founded the Two Left Feet dance school in Singapore.

She Started Djing in 2010.

In This Episode we talk about:

 - Teaching how to improve

 - Head movements

 - Her background and childhood

 - Running a dance studio.

 - Singapore vs Boston

 - Leading vs following?

 - Her Future goals

 - What dance has taught her

 - Tips to make you  a better leader and follower

...: Social Media Links :...

https://www.facebook.com/zoukdanceacademy/

http://zoukdanceacademy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/zoukdanceacademy/

https://www.facebook.com/gohjean

https://www.facebook.com/zoukdjyen/

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Time Stamps

CONTENT BY TIME:

Before 14 min 8 secs:

Her background and childhood.

14:08

How did you first get introduced to Salsa and Bachata? How did that come about?

15:47

What was it first like, learning all those dances?

18:09

What are the differences between leading and following?

22:16

What are the benefits of learning to both lead and follow?

25:03

When would you recommend embarking on learning the opposite role?

26:49

How did you get introduced to Brazilian Zouk?

28:20

How did you get started with your first dance school, Two Left Feet?

29:16

Two-part question: What was the first year like, running that dance studio, and what things did yo ulearn from it that you wish you knew when you first started?

35:18

I'm very curious about your first year teaching. What was it like, learning to teach, and in your opinion, what makes for a good teacher, and how can people improve their teaching skills?

(She explains Her teaching methodology)

40:44 

How can people improve their teaching? Is it about paying attention to your students, or...?

(We talk about what she believes we need to do to be better teachers, and about students needing to engage in active learning.)

49:47

What did you learn about head movement, and for someone who may be struggling with head movement, what advice could you give them?

1:00:38

How can one learn to dance without using too much force or too much strength? How is that possible?

1:08:12

What are some things you learnt from dancing that you're able to translate to your everyday life?

1:14:59

Is running the dance school your full time job right now?

1:15:31

Would your ideal goal be to run Zouk Dance Academy full time?

1:17:29

What about having instructors under you? Is that a possibility for you?

1:20:51

Can you give me one tip that can make anyone a better dancer immediately

1:24:28

What are some of your upcoming events?

1:27:20

How can people get in contact with you?

On Today's Episode we have the wonderful Mr. DJ Selphi

Who Who is a Latin DJ, Dancer and Producer.

He specializes in Bachata Remixes.

In this episode we talk about:

 - His Childhood

 - His time as a Sound/Audio Engineer

 - How he got introdueced to the Latin Scene

 - What got him into DJing

 - How he goes about remixing songs

This was a wonderful episode.

Thank YOU  SO MUCH Patrick !!!

...: Social Media Links :...

https://www.facebook.com/djselphinyc/

https://www.facebook.com/bachatadjselphi

https://www.instagram.com/djselphi/

On Today's episode we have the incredibly fit - Sebastion Kruse

Who is an Author, Dancer and Fitness Coach.

He is the Owner and Operator of “Be Fit and Sensual”

Which is a Dance Festival focused on improving your dance skills as well as your fitness training.

He also has a youtube channel which focuses on Dance Specific Training.

In this episode we talk about:

 - His Childhood Growing up in Swedan

 - Growing up with parents from Swedan and Cape Verde.

 - His Background in Taekwondo

 - What got him into dancing

 - What got Him into fitness?

 - Dreams and Goals

 - How & Why he created his Dance Festival

This was a wonderful episode with a great guy !!!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr6tcuzNSG0kxnLz_Gyg4Q

https://www.facebook.com/sebastianbefit/

https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_befit

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxr6tcuzNSG0kxnLz_Gyg4Q/videos

http://www.dancersbootcamponline.com/sales-page1

On Today's Amazing Episode we have the incredible Ms. Amanda LaCount

Who is an Actress/Dancer/Model/Choreographer and Singer.

She was Born in Colorado.

And Currently Lives in California.

This was an amazing episode with such a wonderfully talented lady !

On this episode we talk about:

 - Her Childhood In Colorado

 - Her love for dancing

 - How to bring more energy to the performance stage.

 - Advice to aspiring Dancers.

Thank you sooo much Amanda for coming on the show !

...: Social Media Links :...

https://www.instagram.com/amandalacount

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAp9jP0YMN9daRAumNWAcMw

https://www.facebook.com/AmandaLaCountLive/

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.lacount.58

https://www.facebook.com/amanda.lacount.5

https://www.amandalacount.com/

https://twitter.com/amandalacount6?lang=en

On Today's Episode we have the incredible Mr. Nemanja Sonero.

He is a Dancer as well as Instructor.

He is the creator of 8motion. Which is a Online Kizomba Academy learning platform

He has a Popular Instructional Youtube Channel. Where he teaches Kizomba.

He has over 20+ Years of Experience in Dancing as well as  Capoeira

He was born in Belgrade, Serbia.

And currently Live in Tallinn, Estonia.

In This episode we talk about:

 - His Childhood in Serbia.

 - Life in Servia

 - His Beginner Stage in Dancing

 - Listening to yourself.

 - The difference between Tango and Kizomba

 - The difference between Urban Kiz and Kizomba

 - Hints and tips to improve your leading, following and musicality.

I am so happy and honored he agreed to come on the show !

...: Social Media Links :...

https://www.facebook.com/nemanja.sonero

https://www.facebook.com/nemanjaartist/

https://www.facebook.com/worldkizombaproject/

https://www.8motion.ee/pages/home

https://www.youtube.com/user/NemanjaSoneroSoy/featured

https://www.instagram.com/nemanja_sonero/

On Today's episode we have the incredible Alex Morel y Desiree Godsell

Who are Dance Instructors, Performers, and Judges.

But they are widely known for their Bachata.

Alex was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and raised in Paterson, NJ.

Desiree was born and raised in Houston, TX.

Went to school in Philadelphia.

In This episode we talk about:

 - Their Childhoods

 - Their beginner Stage

 - Hints and tips to improve your leading and following

 - The life of a professional Dancer

 - How to vet an instructor

 - What makes them successful

https://alexanddesiree.com/

https://www.facebook.com/alexndesireedance

https://www.facebook.com/alexanddesiree/

http://www.desireegodsell.com/home

https://www.instagram.com/alexanddesiree/

https://www.facebook.com/desiritadelarosa

https://www.facebook.com/alexmoreldance

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On Today's Episode we have the incredible DJ Mike Arana.

He is a Dj, Vinyl Collector, Event Organizer and latin dancer.

He has been Dj-ing for the past 8 years.

He was born and raised in Lima, Peru

And he currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

This was a great episode with an amazing DJ.

He is host some amazing latin socials in ATL, and his website list all of the weekly socials in ATL. Make sure to check out his website.

In this episode we talk about:

 - His Childhood in Lima, Peru

 - His childhood dancing career.

 - His Transition From Peru to the USA.

 - How he got into Dj-ing

 - His beginner Stage in Dj-ing

 - His life in Atlanta

 - His socials

 - How to read the crowd as a DJ

 - How to host amazing socials.

Great Episode with a great guy !

...: Social Media Links :...

https://instagram.com/dj_mikearana_atl

https://djmikearana.com/bio-qualities/

https://www.facebook.com/DJayMikeArana/

https://www.facebook.com/mike.arana.9

https://www.facebook.com/TUMBAO-DANCE-Social-448621798653169/

https://www.facebook.com/BACHATuesdays/

https://www.facebook.com/Atlanta-Salsa-Bachata-Scene-1599054290329077/

https://www.facebook.com/AtlBikeChateros/

On Today's Episode we have the incredible Mr. Brayo Judah.

Who is a Dancer, Choreographer and Photographer.

Born in Kenya, Currently living in Arizona.

He has been dancing for almost 30 years, and specialized in dance styles such as :

soukous, hip-hop, salsa, gumboot, and kwaito.

He has gone on to open for and perform with many highly nominated artist.

Currently, Brayo teaches innovative and energetic soukous and coupé decalé classes at workshops, festivals, master classes, and studios across the globe, focusing on waist-winding, African dance theory, history and technique.

This was such a wonderful episode.

In this episode we talk about:

 - His Childhood In Kenya

 - His Love of Music

 - How we treat our Elders

 - The Current situation of the dance studio

...: Social Media Links :...

https://www.instagram.com/brayojudah/

http://brayojudah.net/

https://www.facebook.com/brayo.judah

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Website: https://2leftfeet.blog/

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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/two-left-feet-podcast/id1454425997

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