Two Left Feet Podcast

On Today's Episode we have two amazing individuals and musicians.

Mr. Donovan Cheatham and Mr. Collin Williams.

Collin is a well established saxophonist, producer and instructor.

Donovan is an impressive percussionist, conductor, and instructor.

They both graduated from North Carolina Central.

This was an amazing episode with two very good friends !!

In this episode we talk about:
- Their Childhoods
- What got them into music
- What it takes to become a successfull musician
- Their journey as musicians
- North Carolina Central

If you are interested in jazz or the jazz scene in Durham, North Carlina.

This is a perfect episode to check out !!!

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On Today's Episode we have the stunning and talented Mr. Davidson St. Ford.

Who is a Kizomba,  and Urban Kiz instructor in Orlando, Florida.

He is also the director K Unity.

Whose goal is to To Unite People through Dancing while Being Unique. Kizomba, UrbanKiz, Konpa, ZouK.

He was born in Haiti.

We did this interview in Houston, Texas where Davidson was competing int th BAAD competition hosted by Kizomba Harmony.

In this episode we talk about :

His Childhood in Haiti

His transition to America

Kompa

How he got introduced to Kizomba

Becoming a US Citizen. 

Be on the lookout for part 2 oft this interview.

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On Today's Episode we have the incredible Mr. PeterJS

Who is a Brazilian Zouk, Kizomba, Urbankiz & Salsa Instructor here in New Orleans.

Peter is also an  international traveler.

In this episode we talk about:

 - His childhood

 - His time as a jazz musician

 - His time traveling abroad

 - How he first got introduced to Salsa/Kizomba/Brazilian Zouk

 - His Beginner Stage.

 This was such an amazing episode with an extremely  talented dancer and Instructor

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On Today's Episode we have the incredible  Ms. Jessica Donley

She is a artist, traveler, writer, yogi, dancer, choreographer, Reiki practitioner, medium and recovery worker.

She  Grew Up Dancing Cajun Zydeco, Jitterbugging and bouncin’.

She graduate from LSU in  2006 with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and Dance

She is the co-Founder of DancingGrounds in NOLA.

In this episode we talk about:

Her Childhood in Louisiana

Growing up dancing

Her time in Ecuador working for the Peace Corps.

How she got introduced to Salsa/Kizomba.

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On Today's Episode we have the incredible Ms. Andrea Peoples.

She is a Community Outreach Director as well as Dancer and Choreographer.

She offers a AfroXotica class in New Orleans,  which is a night dance class.

That explores the sexy movements of Africa and the Caribbean Dances.

She Grew up in St. Louis, and currently lives in New Orleans.

She studied Anthropology at Webster University and graduated in 2013

She is the director of her Outreach Program KREATIVE ARTS COLLECTIVE.

In this episode we talk about:

 - Her childhood in St. Louis.

 - What her parents did

 - What were her hobbies as a child

 - How Important was music growing up

 - What brought you to New Orleans

 - Her many trips to Cuba

 - African Americans in the US.

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On Today's Episode we have the incredible Ms. Kat Arias

Who is the Owner and Managing Director of Ferocity Dance Company founded in 2012

She was born in La Guaira, Venezuela.

She Currently lives in Vienna, Virginia.

At the age of 23, she found the world of Latin dancing, and she started training in Ballroom under the direction of Genya Bartashevich.

At the age of 25 she became one of the Owners of the Elan DanceSport Center

In This Episode We Talk About:

Her childhood in Venezuela

Her Ballroom years

Her transition To America at the age of 6

Her Beginner Stage in Dancing

What made you start Ferocity

What is it like running a dance studio

Hints and tips to running a dance team

Hints and tips to improve your Leading and Following

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On Todays Episode we have the incredibly talented Amanda Gill and Adrian Valdivia.

Amanda is the Founder and former director of DC Casineros.
Adrian Valdivia is the current artistic director.

DC Casineros is a world-renowned dance company that performs and teaches Cuban dance styles. Their Mission is to build healthy communities through the art and culture of Cuban dance.

Amanda was born in Annandale, Virginia.
Adrian was born in Venezuela

Amanda founded DC Casineros in 2005

In this episode we talk about:
Their Childhoods
How they became introduced to the latin music and dances.
Their beginner stage
How and why Amanda Created the DC Casineros.
How to improve your leading and following !

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On today's episode we have the incredible Mr. Tumbusui Ogden.

Who is a salsa instructor here in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Born and raised in New Orleans, he offers classes once a month.

If you are in the Salsa Scene here in NOLA, you will often hear his name brought up.

In this episode we talk about:

 - His Childhood

 - How he was introduced to Latin Dance Scene

 - His Performing Career

 - His Autoimmune Disease

 - Tragedy

 - And how to maintain a positive outlook on life!

This was such a powerful episode, and I am so blessed that Tumbusui was willing to share his story with us !

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On Today's Episode we have the incredible Ms. Jessica Taylor AKA DjTay

She is a traveling DJ who Currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

She Started social dancing (Salsa, bachata) in 2010

She is the founder of For the Love of Bachata (2013), which helps promote her love of bachata with socials, festivals, workshops and DJing.

In this episode we talk about:

- Her childhood in Pittsburgh.
- Hobbies in Her youth.
- Favorite music genres growing up.
- How she was introduced to Salsa y bachata.
- Her beginner stage in Dancing
- How she got into DJing
- Hints and tips on Event Organizing

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On todays episode we have the spectacularly amazing Aurelien Traube.

Who is  a choreographer / dance teacher / entrepreneur

 Currently living in Brussels, Belgium.

In this episode we talk about:

His Childhood in Beligum

His hobbies as a child

How American Music has impacted Belgium

What got him into dancing

What got you into dancing?

How to practice and become a better Freestyle Dancer.

https://www.instagram.com/aurelientraube/

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https://www.facebook.com/trbaurelien/

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