Dance Is My Business

#35 Owning a dance shoes business, hiring and firing, and the Salsa Style brand - With Karin Benchetrit | Dance Is My Business -35

Karin Benchetrit is the owner and founder of the Salsa Style dance shoes brand. Being a successful business owner, Karin shares her experience while telling the Salsa Style story... great info and tips for business owners. Enjoy! http://www.salsastyle.ca/ 

#34 Creating dance communities and the dance MOB life - With Damian Guzman | Dance Is My Business -34

Damian Guzman (The Don) is best known for his social dancing admiration and focus thru the world. During his childhood in Puerto Rico, he developed a special passion for salsa and bachata Carribbean-style. This passion led him to take his skills beyond the Caribbean style feeling to a more technical level since 2006. In 2011, he developed a special passion for Bachata Sensual which led him to pursue further understanding of this emerging style of bachata developed in Europe leading him to fu...

#33 Cuba Salsa, Music and Casino Style Dancing - With DJ JR Sosa | Dance Is My Business -33

DJ JR Sosa is one of the premier Cuban Salsa DJ in Miami... He shares his story, experience and help us to know the different element in Cuban Salsa like Timba and Son. See you on ADC Cuba! Enjoy :)

#32 Becoming a successful host and public speaker - With Ivan Wanis Ruiz| Dance Is My Business -32

Ivan Wanis Ruiz has over 15 years of communication and public speaking experience. Originally trained at the Ministry of Attorney General's Office of British Columbia in facilitation, he spent two years facilitating interactive workshops on racism and violence prevention. He is a distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), Certified Dale Carnegie trainer in High Impact Presentations, a graduate of The Second City Improv and accomplished actor whose credits include Supernatural, Covert Affairs and Small...

#31 Photography advice for dance shots, what gear to get, and how to succeed with a long career - With Ernie Rangel| Dance Is My Business -31

#30 The story of Bachatango and how to accomplish more while having fun - With Rodrigo & Wendy Jimenez | Dance Is My Business -30

Wendy and Rodrigo are leading dancers in north Carolina and traveling more and more each year. We are proud to have them on ADC and love to learn from them how they manage to accomplish so much while falling in love, keep the passion, traveling and have a successful business and relationship. Enjoy :)   From www.rwlatindance.com: Rodrigo & Wendy Jimenez, are renowned instructors and performers who have graced numerous stages locally and abroad. Trained extensively with World Master Ins...

#29 Legal and business advice for dancers and business owners - With Ted Horton-Billard | Dance Is My Business -29

Ted has been an ADC team member and advisor for over 6 years now... His knowledge, experience and professionalism is invaluable to anyone who wants to succeed in business... Enjoy :)   From www.THBConsultingServices.com: Our firm’s founder and owner, Ted Horton-Billard, is a well-respected Marine Corps veteran with an extraordinary background and a remarkable level of experience in both the business and legal communities. Since honorably leaving active duty as a Captain more than thirt...

#28 “If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.” - With Isabel Freiberger | Dance Is My Business -28

Isabel Freiberger hails from North Carolina where she started dancing in 2006, while she was an undergraduate at Duke University. (Isabel graduated from Duke University in 2010 with a bachelors degree in International Comparative Studies with a concentration in Latin America and a Certificate in Global Health).  By early 2007, Isabel had earned a spot on the Cobo Brothers Dance Company professional team, a well-known salsa dance company based out of North Carolina. She began travelling the w...

#27 The Mambo King shares his story- With Eddie Torres | Dance Is My Business - 27

Eddie Torres is a pioneer, inspiration and the reason so so many salsa dancers dance salsa! His story is so unique and his experience is second to none. Fun chat with one of the greatest! Enjoy :) From: www.EddieTorresNY.com He was born July 3,1950 in the same hospital as Tito Puente; raised by his Puerto Rican parents in Spanish Harlem, a.k.a. El Barrio, New York City. Torres's mother, a hospital worker; his father an inventive plumber, sparked Eddie's knack for inventing. No dancers o...

#26 “The best ADC moments are not on the schedule” Spanish Con Salsa Interview Moshe Rasier | Dance Is My Business- 26

Super fun interview with Tamara from "Spanish Con Salsa". Lots of fun facts and cool stories! We talked about the history of ADC, what it takes to put on an ADC for over 10 years, behind the scenes, and Moshe Rasier’s story as the producer and founder of Aventura Dance Cruise... Check out our Spanish at the end haha!!! Enjoy :)   ♪ Learn Spanish Con Salsa Podcast The show for Spanish learners that love music, travel, and culture LearnSpanishConSalsa.com/Podcast   Hosted by Tamar...

#25 Being a dance studio owner and an event producer in Texas- With Lee Rios | Dance Is My Business -25

Lee Rios is a dancer, 10 years dance studio owner and an event producer of the BIG San Antonio, Texas. Hear how he sees the evolution of dancer over these years, what it takes to be in business for 10+ years, and whats coming to San Antonio in 2019. Enjoy :)

#24 Being a Successful Dancer & a Business Women: With Karel Flores | Dance Is My Business -24

Every girl wants to dance like Karel! Karel Flores is one of the most successful and known salsa dancers for years and now is on a mission to empower ladies all around the world! She accomplish so much yet so much more to come! Hear it from her... Enjoy :)   From www.KarelFlores.com: Karel Flores was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico into a family or artists.  From very young, Karel was exposed to both acting and dancing, from participating in every dance group in school to taking...

#23 "Once a student, always a student" With Tito Ortos & Tamara Livolsi | Dance Is My Business -23

The Idols of so many dancers, the legendary dancers Tito and Tamara! sharing their journey, experience, how they keep motivated and what it takes to be successful but also to stay successful for many years... Enjoy :) From www.TitoOrtos.com: Ortos J. Gutiérrez Ortiz, better know as “Tito Ortos”, was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on the 26thof December, 1974. His father, Ortos D. Gutiérrez Colón, a piano and clarinet player and his mother Awilda Ortíz Molina, a guitar and French tube play...

#22 The experience of “World of Dance”, and representing same-gender Salsa dancing- With Jonathan "MamazBoy" Troncoso | Dance Is My Business -22

Jonathan Troncoso and Jorge Valcarecel made history by being the first same gender dancers on the hit show Worlds of Dance. The story of how they got there, the experience, behind the scene and exciting exclusive news! all and more inside... Enjoy :)

#21 from the world's first salsa dance website, to the famous Salsa Freak- Eddie the Salsa Freak | Dance Is My Business -21

Eddie (Williams) The "Salsa Freak" is one of the most known salsa dancer for over 25 years now. She shares with us her story, why salsa saved her, the happiness she received from it and how she share it with the world for years and years now. He energy and story is extremely inspiring, motivating and will make you get us and DANCE! Enjoy :)

#20 Don't be the same dancer you are now, 10 years from now - With Nery Garcia & Giana Montoya | Dance Is My Business -20

Nery & Giana are long time ADC dancers, and well known and loved dancers in our community for over 10 years now. they share their passion, creative mind, what it take to succeed and tip on relationships and healthy life style... and so much more! Enjoy :)

#19 The power of discipline, performing, Kizomba and Zouk - With Marc Brewer | Dance Is My Business - 19

Marc is an amazing well rounded dancer who consistently receive standing ovations performing, teaching and social dancing. he shares his training method and how he got introduced to dancing. enjoy :)

#18 The Arts for Autism and the love of teaching dance- With Audrey Lynn Amadeo | Dance Is My Business -18

Audrey started with Aventura Dance back in 2009 and was there from the very begging of Aventura Dance Cruise and fell in love with dancing and teaching. She founded the Arts for Autism foundation and made a huge impact making awareness and helping others. She shares her story and so much more... Enjoy

#17 From Miami clubs to ADC's main stage- With DJ Berdugo | Dance Is My Business - 17

DJ Berdugo is Miami's premier DJ and been around the Miami's night life scene for years. He shares with us his experience and what he has in store for ADC 2019 cruises.... Enjoy :)

#16 Living in LALA land and why being you is a must to succeed- With Lyrik Cruz | Dance Is My Business - 16

Lyrik Cruz is a dancer and performer for over 18 years growing up in Chicago, moving to NYC, and now living in Los Angeles, CA. He shares his struggle moving to the west coast and how he over come it... Great inspiring talk with a long time performer, and he is only getting started. Enjoy :)

#15 Being 22 years old dancing, and the comeback story after a bad performance- With Kevin Lopez | Dance Is My Business - 15

Kevin Lopez shares hows like to be a dancer and a fan of dancing at age 22 and how he got into dance. Last year he experienced a bad performance for the first time and he shared with us the lessons learned and his way to a comeback... Enjoy! 

#14 The "Disneyland for dancers" and the story of a client who became the youngest ADC director- With Ingrid Kardum | Dance Is My Business - 14

Ingrid Kardum shares how she fell in love with dance, the benefits she found in it, and many personal fun facts. Her story from being a student, to performing, traveling, and eventually attending Aventura Dance Cruise (ADC) which ended up being an executive job full of challenges, but with great satisfaction... Enjoy :)

#13 Being an ADC DJ and what to expect this June- With DJ E-Will | Dance Is My Business - 13

In this episode DJ E-Will stops by and talk ADC... how its like to be a DJ on ADC, his first time, and what to expect from him this year on the ship. Enjoy :)

#12 Cabaret Dancing and A Pro Dancer Lifestyle- With Carlos Zapata & Sofia Skvirsky | Dance Is My Business -12

Carlos Zapata & Sofia Skvirsky are amazing dancers from Toronto Canada which many in the scene love and admire. Their work ethic and commitment is simply inspiring... We asked them for tips, advice and to share their story... Enjoy! 

#11 Dancing in Chi Town- With DJ Melo | Dance Is My Business - 11

DJ Melos is one of ADC's main DJ's and loved by the scene... we talk dancing, Chi Town scene, music and his ADC experience.... Enjoy :)

#10 What Happens in Vegas- Live with Nate Strager | Dance Is My Business - 10

In this episode we discuss the scene, event production experiance, what makes us hire a dancer more then once, life balance and more... Enjoy :)

#9 Managing Dancing, Multiple Careers, and Family: With Clifton Stennentt | Dance Is My Business - 9

Clifton Stennentt is ADC long time MC and host. He also own a dance studio, a successful realtor, and above all a great family man! he shares his experience and tips of how to be able to do it all, yet be present and enjoy it at the same time. Enjoy :)

#8 Training, Professionalism, Flexibility & More- With Jose Serrano & Maya | Dance Is My Business- 8

Want to be a true professional? Dance for years? Work hard? listen to this! Super valuable information and great inside for what it takes. Enjoy :)

#7 Dancing in a Relationship- With Jsquared | Dance Is My Business -7

In this episode we host Jsquared from NYC! Amazing dancers that share a lot of great advice. We talk dancing as a couple, the importance of communication, being successful managing two careers and so much more! Enjoy :)

#6 Diet, Healthy Lifestyle, Competition & More - With Mario & Jeannette | Dance Is My Business - 6

Mario Che and Jeannette Fiallo are Miami’s hottest couple right now for Bachata dancing but also so much more... they share their story, how they met, their dedication to working hard and some very interesting details of their experience and the dance scene. Enjoy!

#5 The Grupo Extra Story- With Fidel Perez | Dance Is My Business - 5

The story behind the hottest Bachata group in the world- GRUPO EXTRA! Grupo Extra manager and creator Fidel Perez shares the group story, the life of being a musician, his love to the dance community and what’s next for his group. Enjoy

#4 Producing and growing Latin dance events- With Oscar Martinez | Dance Is My Business - 4

In this episode we host a successful young Latin dance producer- Oscar Martinez. We discuss what it takes, how to grow, common mistakes doing so. So much valuable information. We end with rapid Q&A. Enjoy!

#3 Why not to become a professional dancer- With Maria Ramos | Dance Is My Business - 3

Maria Ramos from NYC share with us why NOT to become a professional dancer, the challenges, and what “putting in the work” means to her.

#2 What it takes to be a dancer? With De’Jon & Clo | Dance Is My Business - 2

One of the hottest dancers right now, De’Jon & Clo joint us to share their story, experience, and what it takes to make it as a dancer. Enjoy!

#1 What makes a good Salsa DJ? With DJ Koki | Dance is My Business - 1

What makes a good Salsa DJ with DJ Koki | Dance is My Business- 1. In this episode we bring a true and very passionate salsa music fanatic, DJ Koki. We talk about what it takes to become a good DJ, salsa DJ, dancers DJ, and what’s his secret to grow also business wise as a DJ. That and so much more... Enjoy!