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Ms. Grace is a freelance writer, yoga teacher and salsa addict. She is  the owner of Holy City Salsa – Based in Charleston, SC. Holy City Salsa opened in June 2016.

 

This episode was so amazing because Ms. Grace is an entrepreneur who is living her dream. This episode was more so business/entrepreneurial oriented. I really enjoyed talking with this young lady. There is so much knowledge and value in this episode !!!

 

In this episode we talk about:

Salsa

 

Owning a business

 

Struggling through hardship

 

Finding a work/life balance

 

Her mentality on owning a business

 

The hardships of the first few years.

 

This episode was so amazing because Ms. Grace is a wonderful Young Lady!

 

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In this episode we have the wonderful Ruana Vasquez. She is a teacher, dancer, choreographer, judge, competitor, coach, producer and promoter of Brazilian Zouk. 

 

She is currently attempting to get her Work Visa for the United States, Please go donate to help her accomplish this !!!

 

https://www.gofundme.com/ruana-vasquez  

 

 

In this episode we talk about:

- Brazilian Zouk

- Lambada

 - Favorite Zouk Conference

- The Brazilian Zouk scene in Brazil

-  Learning Zouk In her early years 

- Teaching Brazilian Zouk

 

 If you are interested in Brazilian Zouk, this episode is perfect for you !!

 

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The wonderfully talented B San Martin is in the HOUSE !!! This lady is so awe inspiring ! So talented and so motivated. This episode was so amazing because I have never had a real conversation with her. We always spoke in passing. It is amazing to meet someone who is following their dreams. Ms. Martin took the plunge and quit her job to become a full time: DJ / Event Coordinator / Dance Instructor /Director of her Dance Team and Marching Group - NOLA Fleaux And Ritmeaux Krewe. I cannot say enough positive things about how amazing this young lady is. From her infections energy to her amazing smile !!!   In this episode we talk about:   Growing up dancing.   How amazing her mother is   Teaching Dance without a Partner   Sexism in the Dancing Scene   Being proactive when you see something is lacking.   Passion for Teaching Kizomba   Lessons Learned from Dancing and Performing   DJing / Learning How to DJ   New Orleans Dance Scene   How she helped build the Latin Dance Scene In New Orleans.   Procrastinating vs Doing.   Kizomba Dance Congresses - OneKiz Performance Dancing   https://www.facebook.com/b.sanmartin.5     https://www.facebook.com/NOLAFleaux/     https://www.facebook.com/RitmeauxKrewe/     https://www.instagram.com/ritmeauxkrewe/     https://www.instagram.com/nolafleaux/     ________________________________________   Twitter: @Tw0LeftFeet - https://twitter.com/Tw0LeftFeet

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Oh man, we have the one and only Mr. Steal Yo Girl / AKA Sergio Zelaya in the building ! This was an amazing episode becuase Mr. Zelaya knows so much about his craft. He is the Director at Bayou Movimiento LLC. An amazing Dance Company representing the New Orleans Area. He is also a full time High School teacher. He teaches Salsa and Bachata at Dance Quarter every Tuesday in New Orleans. Sergio is so amazing because he truly has a passion for dancing and teaching. He has an edge over a lot of instructors because he is a full time teacher as well. As we all know not everyone can teach. In this episode we talk about:   How / Why FRAME is so IMPORTANT     History of Salsa   Son   Bachata   Kizomba   Growing up in a Spanish Household   Quinceanera     His Dance Team   Musicality     The instruments in Salsa   Teaching Salsa Classes Beginner / Intermediate tips     I LOVE this guy and he is such an amazing dancer and teacher.   https://www.facebook.com/sergio.zelay...   https://twitter.com/BayouMovimiento   https://www.instagram.com/bayoumovimi... _______________________________________________   Twitter: @Tw0LeftFeet - https://twitter.com/Tw0LeftFeet

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A very short episode with Felipe Nascimento. I goofed and forgot to record the audio. I am deeply sorry. I was able to salvage the last 20 minutes. Which is the silver lining. Felipe said he would come back on the show, which is amazing !!!!

 

This was a great episode, where talked about:

Brazilian Zouk.

 

Life as a traveling instructor

 

Favorite Dance Festivals / Congresses.

 

Brazilian Lambada.

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In this episode with Ricardo Ferreira we discuss dancing in Europe. This episode was difficulty do to the poor network connections. But there is still a lot of value in this. A lot of what Mr. Ricardo spoke about could easily be translated to everyday life. It was an absolute pleasure to have him on the show !

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In this episode we have a very special guest – Raymond Armant. Born and raised in New Orleans.

He currently teaches Salsa at Dance Quarter Uptown in New Orleans. He hosts a monthly “Muevalo Social” at Ace Hotel in New Orleans.

 

This was a wonderful episode where we discuss:

 

• Salsa On2
• Salsa On1
• Bachata
• Puerto Rico
• Cats
• Teaching
• Being Ready vs being hesitant
• New Orleans dance Scene
• Social Dancing Around the world
• Origins of Mambo
• History of Salsa On1
• History of Salsa On2

 

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In today's episode I have a conversation with Joshua "Juice" Hernandez.
An amazing Hip Hop, Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba and Brazilian Zouk Dancer.
Juice Resides in New Orleans, where he was born and raised.

In this episode we talk about:

- The New Orleans Dance Scene

- Growing up dancing.

- Expressing Yourself in Music

- Self Esteem and Self Confidence.

- Performing.

- Kids Class

- Your style of Dance

- Teaching

- The Love of Brazilian Zouk

- Being a Great lead

- Dancing in Whole Foods

- His Scholarship Program for children called "Dancership"

This was a great episode because Juice is such an amazing dancer. He truly has a passion for teaching and helping people. Juice is able to take his Hip-Hop background, and fuse it into many different dance styles. All culminating into an amazing time, whenever he steps on the floor.

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In this episode I am so wonderfully blessed to have Mrs. Lucia Nogueira. An amazing Semba and Kizomba Instuctor. This wonderful lady has so much knowledge about the history and culture of these two dances. This episode was so amazing because you can truly see how passionate Mrs. Nogueira about teaching. If you are ever in the San Diego Area I strongly urge you to take a class with her.

 

In this episode we talk about:

- History of Kizomba and Semba

- Tarraxinha

- Teaching

- Adversities

- Life Lessons

- Struggles of a Female Lead

- Culture of Semba and Kizomba

- What it takes to be an EFFECTIVE dance instructor - How learning to lead and follow helps.

 

This episode was absolutely amazing. Ms. Lucia is an expert in her craft. She truly wants to teach people not only the dance but the culture and the history of Semba and Kizomba.

 

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In this episode I am happy to have Mr. Aleksander Saiyan. Who is the director of operations at Canada's Largest Salsa Dance School -  Toronto Dance Salsa.

In this episode we talk about

 

- Group vs Private Classes

- Dance class as a date night

- What to do when you feel intimidated by a dance partner

- How he overcame adversity and challenges in his life. 

- On 1 Salsa Vs On 2 salsa. 

- Toronto Salsa Scene. 

- What he looks for in future instructors. 

- Leadership

- What makes a good Lead

- How to lead multiple turns

 

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