This Week in Salsa
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsYour first podcast of the week is the last word in Latin dancing. Join the top salsa and bachata pundits in a roundtable discussion of the latest trends and news in Latin dancing. Publishes every Monday morning.
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Salsa Snacks 1 - El Cantante
May 10, 2020 17:58 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBToday's featured salsa snack is the song El Cantante performed by Hector Lavoe. This episode features the following music: Latin cha cha cha by Ramon Escale Bartumeus Esta Tierra by Sean Fischer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
TWiS 6 - Hotpot
May 05, 2020 19:48 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBToday we have Richie Kirwan and Marlene Navarro joining us. Richie is based in Liverpool, England and you may know him from his blog, The Dancing Irishman. Marlene is a salsera from Tampa and a Koreaboo - more on that in today's show. Resources mentioned on the show: Sound of Salsa in Liverpool, England ZISC talent show Online Dance Music/Resources Sagrada Familia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
TWiS 5 - Post ZISC Pow Wow
April 27, 2020 23:47 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBToday's episode is a strange one. After the Zoom International Salsa Congress, some friends stuck on and we talked about the congress. Guests: Rosana Castellucci Ratna Suthar Alexander Gonzalez Guerline Thomas Natya Hans Celi Gueoli Emmanuel Vila Danielle Mari Diane Castellucci Resources mentioned in today's show: Zoom International Salsa Congress ZISC Talent Show ZISC Dirty Dancing - Quarantine Nights Angel lift stalling for time NowSalsa - Nery Garcia's upcoming site Velc...
TWiS 4: Interview with Joel Dominguez of Mysalsaonline.com
April 20, 2020 15:53 - 53 minutes - 73 MBThe Zoom International Salsa Congress is happening Saturday, April 25th! Buy your tickets now! We are hosting a Talent Show for all attendees so if you want to show off your talent (dancing, singing, juggling, baton twirling, etc) submit here! --- Joel Dominguez is on a crusade to dance with feeling. He is a native of Mexico where he was raised in a family of musicians. This upbringing fostered an early love and appreciation of Latin music. From this early upbringing, Joel relocated to Ne...
TWiS 3 - I would rather dance in a wool sweater than dance with a mask on
April 13, 2020 14:47 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBOur guests on today's show are Kathleen Matos and Michael Johnson Kathleen Matos is a salsera who lives in Tampa, Florida, and is a performer on the Mambo Elegancia performance team. Michael Johnson is a salsero, bachatero and kizombero who lives in Austin, Texas. He DJs in Austin as DJ Cognition and you can connect with him on Facebook and SoundCloud. Resources mentioned in this show include: Linda Melodia Dance Company in Honolulu De’Jon Polanski online classes The Zoom Internation...
TWiS 2 - Of the 3 of us who would you say is the best dancer?
April 06, 2020 01:21 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBOur guests on today's show are Hong Kwon, Andres Caicedo and Rosana Castellucci Hong Kwon has been a salsa DJ for 10 years, record collector, 8 years in the Bay Area, 2 years in Philadelphia. He recently teamed up with 4 other DJs to form CoBeatParty which is a worldwide salsa community with over 14k members. Andres Caicedo took his first salsa class on the same day (Mid Jan 2008) as Rob. Andres, Frank and Rob organized the Gator Salsa Club in the summer of 2009 and Andres served as the f...
TWiS 1 - Shoulder Inversion, Tiramisu, Wait, Beef Toe
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 73 MBOur guests on today's roundtable are Salil Bavdekar and Will Boose. Salil is a PhD graduate from University of Florida where he also taught salsa classes and was vice president of The Gator Salsa Club. He has DJed socials and run Latin nights in Gainesville and is also the founder of the Facebook group Salsa Memes for Spicy Teens. Will is an MA student in Latin American Studies at UF (graduating in May), starting a PhD program in anthropology at Emory in August. He is a Bachata instructo...
SDC Podcast #33: "You have to treat it like a second marriage" Will & Constanza Orrock 2
September 25, 2017 17:29 - 37 minutes - 45.2 MBPicking the right dance partner is crucial to a successful dancing career. There's so much more to consider besides dance skills. Partners spend a lot of hours practicing, teaching, competing and traveling together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
LDC Podcast #32: "The mambo we dance and the salsa we eat" Eddie Torres
May 12, 2017 04:04 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBEddie Torres also known as "The Mambo King" is a living legend in the Latin dance community. He has trained world-famous salseros like Adolfo Indacochea, Wilton Beltre and Eddie Torres, Jr. Along with June Laberta, Eddie developed what we call New York style salsa where dancers break "on 2". He danced alongside and collaborated with Tito Puente. Like we said, a living legend. Here is part 2 of our interview with Eddie at the Chicago Salsa Congress. If you haven't checked out part 1, do it...
LDC Podcast #31 - "You don't want to be in clicks" Jose Santamaria
April 17, 2017 20:42 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MBTraveling out-of-state and overseas to teach is a dream that many young instructors have. But where to begin? And what steps should one take in order to fulfill that dream? On this Podcast, we asked Jose Santamaria how he accomplished his dream of traveling and teaching overseas. It's not easy, he says, but it isn't impossible either. For him, it all comes down to learning the basics and the history of the dance, practicing and training very hard each week, networking and making contacts w...
LDC Podcast #30: "This dance began with a puppy love heartbreak" Eddie Torres
March 07, 2017 01:14 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBEddie Torres also known as "The Mambo King" is a living legend in the Latin dance community. He has trained world-famous salseros like Adolfo Indacochea, Wilton Beltre and Eddie Torres, Jr. Along with June Laberta, Eddie developed what we call New York style salsa where dancers break "on 2". He danced alongside and collaborated with Tito Puente. Like we said, a living legend. LDC caught up with Eddie at the Chicago International Salsa Congress. Luckily, we brought our microphones! Here is ...
LDC Podcast #29: "Nobody owns the dance!" Mike del Campo
January 09, 2017 01:26 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBAnybody want to be a dance instructor? Where to start? How does an average instructor become great? Apparently, it takes more than just being a great dancer! Mike del Campo and his wife Gina have been teaching dance for more than 20 years. They are the owners of "Del Campo Dance Studio", one of the most popular and highly rated dance studios in Sacramento, CA. On this podcast, Mike shares his years of experience with us, and gives some tips and advice on how to teach beginners, how to de...
LDC - 28: "You have to own the dance floor!" Will and Constanza Orrock
December 08, 2016 21:50 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBThe World Latin Cup is this month. Dancers from all over the world will flock to Miami Beach and attempt to impress the judges to come home with a title. How do champions train for a dance competition? The road to any dance contest is hard, but it involves more than just learning and practicing a routine. On this Podcast episode of LDC, dance champions Will Orrock and his wife Constanza talk about how they prepare to compete. They spend hours at the dance studio, but they also train at the ...
LDC 27 - "I like to hijack the lead..." Michelle Donehew
November 19, 2016 21:12 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBWhy does Michelle like to hijack the lead from her partner when she social dances? Because sometimes it's a good idea! Listen to Michelle Donehew talk about how she comes up with new choreography, the importance of teaching beginners and how to manage a dance team effectively in order to have a strong dance community. Michelle was born in Hato Rey, PR, and she's been dancing since she was 9 years old. Her dance training is extensive, and includes ballet, tap, jazz musical theater, and L...
LDC 26 - Who wants to be a DJ?
August 13, 2016 05:45 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBDJ Mario B has been mixing tracks for more than ten years in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. He's currently the resident DJ for the new Latin nightclub "Millennium",and he keeps everyone dancing for hours. How? He does his homework, he pays attention to the crowd, but most of all, he loves music. So what does it take to be a DJ? Click on the player below to listen to "DJ Mario B's" story, including some great advice for new and aspiring nightclub DJ's. --- Send in a voice message: https://p...
LDC 25 - Interview with Richie Kirwan: "When Dancing Becomes Groping"
October 01, 2015 01:24 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBToday's chat is with Richie Kirwan, LDC author of When Dancing Becomes Groping: Time To Clean Up the Dance Scene! Sadly, within the Latin dance community there are some shady characters. Richie sheds light on these guys and Rob gives some self-defense tips for the ladies. If you enjoyed Richie's post, you are going to love this interview! This week's song is 'Merecumbe' by Johnny Colon, aka the birthday song, as chosen by our guest, Richie. Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes an...
LDC 24 - Interview with Jonathan Goldman of Spanglish Fly
September 16, 2015 16:58 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBThis week's show features an interview with Jonathan Goldman. Jonathan plays trumpet for Spanglish Fly, a boogaloo bound based in NYC. If the name sounds familiar, that's because we had him on the show last year for his fantastic Fania 50-year anniversary tribute. He's back talking about the band's new album dropping on September 18th. Listen to the show to hear the story behind many of the songs as well as sneak peek listens of top tracks. And for those of you that listened to this episod...
LDC 23 - Interview with Del Dominguez of Mixed Motion Art Dance Academy
August 27, 2015 20:44 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBThis week's show features an interview with Del Dominguez of Mixed Motion Art Dance Academy. Del is passionate about figuring things out and refining them to the best of his ability. This goes with his dancing, his art and his teaching. Known as a refined dancer and meticulous instructor, Del’s mission is to make MMA the go-to destination for higher learning in social Latin dance. This week's song is Mi Desengano by Roberto Roena. Resources from this week's show: Sekou McMiller social dan...
LDC 22 - Interview with Michael Johnson (Gainesville, FL)
August 19, 2015 09:03 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBToday's show features Michael Johnson, bachatero y salsero hailing from Gainesville, Florida. Mike is a wealth of knowledge on all things Latin dancing. This was a fun deep dive into the social dynamics side of the scene along with plenty of discussion about technique. Enjoy! This week's song is Fantasia by Quarter Street. I found this sweet tune courtesy of DJ Condorito so if you like it, let him know :) Resources mentioned in today's show: Maslow's hierarchy of needs Mike Johnson & Nin...
LDC 21 - Calling it Quits
August 12, 2015 02:39 - 15 minutes - 7.32 MBOver the past few days, one of our LDC posts has gone crazy viral! So naturally we turned it into a podcast episode :) Calling it Quits: Why Some Social Dancers are Hanging up Their Dance Shoes a powerful piece on the Latin dance community and why some dancers are opting out. And it has truly struck a chord with our readers. Hopefully it will do the same for our listeners. Enjoy! This week’s song is Mango Mangue by Los Totos, a salsa/chacha old school tune. Don’t forget to check out the po...
LDC 20 - Interview with Daniel Caicedo
August 05, 2015 00:26 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBThis week's show is an awesome interview with Daniel Caicedo. It really just evolved into an awesome conversation about salsa dancing and the community. Denny's at it's best. Daniel is a native Colombian but a world traveler, currently living in Canada, eh. He's a salsero, teacher and salsa enthusiast and he shares his story and his views on the latin dance community on the show. Enjoy! Resources from today's show: Arthur Murray 1950's commercial on cha cha TED talk - The Power of Seduct...
LDC 19 - Interview with DJ Suave Beats of Orlando
July 29, 2015 01:43 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBToday on the show concludes my three part interview series direct from the Orlando Salsa Congress. This interview is with DJ Suave Beats who was the DJ in the bachata room on Saturday night at OSC. Ever want to get inside the mind of a DJ? Here's your chance! Enjoy :) This week's song is Hechicera Tú by Wuelfo and here's a beautiful social dancing rendition of the song by Andres Giraldo and Selene Tovar. Don’t forget to check out the podcast on iTunes & Stitcher…and if you enjoy it leave ...
LDC 18 - Interview with Leydi Barros of BAILA Society (NYC)
July 21, 2015 15:05 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBContinuing our coverage from the Orlando Salsa Congress, I sit down with Leydi Barros of BAILA Society (BASo). She is an incredible dancer and performer up in NYC and we discuss how she got into salsa, her growth as a dancer and some of her experiences along the way. But mostly, it's just a fun conversation between two friends about something we both love, SALSA! Resources mentioned on today's show: BAILA Society TED talk about building confidence Orlando Salsa Congress (mark it on your ...
LDC 17 - LIVE from Orlando Salsa Congress! (Plus Latin Swag)
July 14, 2015 02:30 - 31 minutes - 15.5 MBToday's podcast was recorded at the Orlando Salsa Congress over July 4th weekend. It was a blast to record and epitomizes what I consider the congress experience. Hanging out, talking salsa and bumping into friends from all over. The conversation takes some twists and turns, starting out with Jonathan from Agape Dance Studio (Orlando) and Rey Collazo from Tampa. Later on in the conversation, Latin Swag members Marco Molina and Josbell Quiros stop by and hilarity ensues. Enjoy! Resources men...
LDC 16 - Salsa Stories
July 07, 2015 00:40 - 14 minutes - 7.04 MBToday's show is a little bit different. I go out on the mean salsa streets of Gainesville (aka University of Florida) to interview some of my students. Hear their stories about getting into salsa, how they have grown and advice for others. Today's closing song is A la memoria del muerto by Piper Pimienta Diaz. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
LDC 15 - Live From My Cramped Closet!
June 25, 2015 18:58 - 18 minutes - 8.79 MBWelcome to the podcast, live from my closet! Seriously, I think I just discovered how to improve the audio quality of this show 10x. All it takes is me sweating like crazy stuck in cramped quarters for the better part of an hour....or in some cases, my dog :) This week on the show, we are reviewing Rachel Cassandra's post, "So You Want to Be a Man?" On Gendered Language in Dance. On the event calendar for the weekend ahead, we have a WORLD'S FAIR salsa congress :) But seriously, cool venue...
LDC 14 - Bachata is Big...Porque?!
June 12, 2015 16:00 - 21 minutes - 9.84 MBWe're back!!!! On today's show, we cover all the new awesomeness happening on LDC including the following great reads: Joining the LDC Interview with Javier Padilla DanceInk But wait, there's more...did you know we have an event calendar? That's right, all the latin dance events coming up around the globe for you to check out. I go through some of my favorite June events (and wish I could fly like superman to all of them). And for my random thought of the day, I talk out loud about bach...
LDC 13 - The Different Kind of Leaders (Recap)
May 21, 2015 14:43 - 19 minutes - 9.29 MBGreat post this week by Chilly Alisar on the different kinds of leaders. Check out my recap and some personal thoughts about leading! Oh and below is the Adolfo shine I'm currently learning :) Remember to leave us a review on Stitcher and iTunes and we'll give you a shoutout on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
LDC 12 - My Salsa Plateau (and getting past it)
May 13, 2015 23:39 - 11 minutes - 5.44 MBFor the past few months, I've been in a funk. I'm doing the same moves, over and over and over again, ad nauseam. But hey, that's what happens. None of us are strangers to the hated plateaus. But one way or another, we gotta get past them. Today on the show, I'll talk about my current plateau and what I'm going to try doing to get out of it ASAP! Remember to leave us a review on Stitcher and iTunes and we'll give you a shoutout on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...
LDC 11 - Free Hugs (Recap)
May 08, 2015 01:18 - 11 minutes - 5.08 MBFree Hugs. We get them every day in life and also when we dance. Today we explore the social etiquette around hugging and salsa as told in Free Hugs by Brisbane Salsero. Enjoy! Remember to leave us a review on Stitcher and iTunes and we'll give you a shoutout on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
LDC 10 - The Future is Here
April 30, 2015 17:39 - 8 minutes - 3.82 MBI came across a super cool technology this week, SoloShot, which follows you around and records you! I know, sounds creepy, but also super useful for salseros who want more video of their dancing. Today I discuss this tech (with myself), enjoy! Oh and here's the link to the prior episode I did on cool future technologies for the dance floor. Remember to leave us a review on Stitcher and iTunes and we'll give you a shoutout on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...
How I proposed to my girlfriend at TEDxUF
April 24, 2015 12:48 - 5 minutes - 3.04 MBBack in October of 2014, I met with the organizers of TEDxUF, the largest TEDx conference in the southeast, about an idea for a talk. Over the past six years, salsa dancing has completely changed my life and I wanted to share my experiences on stage. The organizers loved the idea and so did I, so I got the green light for A Brave New Salsa Dancing World. Flash forward a month, and I've made no real progress on my talk. I had a rough outline but there were lots of holes in the story and, mos...
LDC 8 - The Greatest Salsa Congress...Ever!
April 21, 2015 18:12 - 18 minutes - 8.38 MBThis week on the show we are revisiting Jason Haynes great post putting together his salsa congress dream team, entitled "The Greatest Salsa Congress....Ever!". I hope you enjoy the show and don’t forget to tell friends to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
LDC 7: Bailando! College Students Get Their Salsa On
April 13, 2015 16:42 - 10 minutes - 4.71 MBToday on the podcast we are recapping a great article written by Jazley Faith entitled "Bailando! College Students Get Their Salsa On". I dance salsa in a college town and teach for the Gator Salsa Club here in Gainesville so this recap of a night out salsa dancing at college definitely sounds familiar. Enjoy! I hope you enjoy the show and don’t forget to tell friends to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes andStitcher! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t...
LDC 7: Bailando! College Students Get Their Salsa On
April 13, 2015 16:42 - 10 minutes - 4.71 MBToday on the podcast we are recapping a great article written by Jazley Faith entitled "Bailando! College Students Get Their Salsa On". I dance salsa in a college town and teach for the Gator Salsa Club here in Gainesville so this recap of a night out salsa dancing at college definitely sounds familiar. Enjoy! I hope you enjoy the show and don’t forget to tell friends to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes andStitcher!
LDC 6: LDC Recap - When your non-dancing spouse doesn’t support your dance life.mp3
April 01, 2015 18:00 - 9 minutes - 4.64 MBToday on the LDC podcast, we are doing a recap of one of the posts from this week, When your non-dancing spouse doesn’t support your dance life. It's a very relevant and timely post for me since I just got engaged last week! I hope you enjoy the show and don't forget to tell friends to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
LDC 5 - Interview with Daybert Linares of LDC and Son y Casino
March 20, 2015 17:42 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBDaybert Linares Diaz is a contributor to LDC and recently published a post entitled "CUBAN MUSIC: TO BE OR NOT TO BE PLAYED FOR SALSA DANCERS?". Today on the podcast, we are speaking with Daybert about this post and elaborating on the current lack of Cuban music in the salsa scene and why this music should be reintroduced at socials and congresses. Daybert is a Ph.D. student of contemporary Latin American Literature with a focus on the Caribbean at the University of Maryland, College Park. ...
LCD 4 - Interview with Christian Tumalan of Pacific Mambo Orchestra
March 14, 2015 12:31 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB2013 GRAMMY® Winner the Pacific Mambo Orchestra (aka the PMO) is a 20 piece musical group leading the rebirth of the Latin Big Band Sound. The PMO uses the traditions of the classic mambo-craze orchestras of the 1950s to deliver their original music and clever, modern arrangements of hit songs. Currently the only fully active Latin Big Band on the West Coast of the United States, this elite group of the Bay Area's finest musicians performs in both English and Spanish, and even some French an...
LDC 3: Interview with Jennifer Ables & Matt Owens of SoldiersWhoSalsa.org
March 06, 2015 14:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBSoldiers Who Salsa is on a mission to enhance and enrich the lives of active and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families through a unique program incorporating therapeutic and social dancing with a variety of music and professional instruction. Today on the LDC podcast we are interviewing founder Jennifer Ables and former patient/volunteer Matt Owens to learn more about the program and the good that it is doing in the lives of those in the armed forces around the world. ...
LDC 2: LDC Recap - How do I tell him he smells???
February 23, 2015 14:31 - 11 minutes - 5.11 MBToday on the LDC podcast, we are doing a recap of one of the posts from this week, How do I tell him - he smells??? by Chilly Alisar. Some resources mentioned in today's show include: Thompson Tee w/ reinforced arm pits 10 foods that make you smell We hope you enjoy the show and don't forget to tell friends to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
LDC 1: Interview with Richie Kirwan of LDC and The Dancing Irishman
February 15, 2015 16:03 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBToday on the show I am chatting with Richie Kirwan, contributor at LDC and The Dancing Irishman, about some of his latest posts including The Best Salsero You Can Be and What to do when you FK up while dancing. If you read Richie's stuff (and really who doesn't), this is a must-listen where we take a deeper dive into the ideas behind these posts and plenty more. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
TWIS 41: The Best Salsero You Can Be (Why You Aren't As Good As You Want To Be?)
January 31, 2015 15:16 - 8 minutes - 3.76 MBToday's episode is a re-post from an excellent article on LatinDanceCommunity.com written by Richie Kirwan of The Dancing Irishman. It is a great read and the takeaway for me is that even though we are inspired by watching other dancers, only measure your progress against your former self, not against others. Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. And I would REALLY appreciate you leaving a 5-star review so that more people can find out about us :) --- Send in a...
TWIS 40: A Brave New Salsa Dancing World
January 27, 2015 03:46 - 16 minutes - 7.73 MBWhat will the future of salsa dancing look like? What technologies will change the way we dance and interact in the salsa scene? Today on the podcast, Rob plays Nostradamus and predicts new technologies that will impact our salsa community. From drones to Ironman suits and much more, prepare for your mind to be blown! Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. And I would REALLY appreciate you leaving a 5-star review so that more people can find out about us :) --- S...
TWIS 39 - DEBATE! Pros/Cons of Recording Turn Patterns
January 14, 2015 13:58 - 8 minutes - 3.97 MBLast week, there was a thought-provoking blog post on RitmoySaborsalsa.com discussing the downsides of recording a move after you learn it from an instructor. It's a great post and everyone should read it. I do think that like many things in life, it depends and is not a black and white answer. I've gained enormous value out of recording patterns and shines that I have learned, though I have procrastinated on learning some. I even have a playlist on Youtube which compiles all of the mov...
TWIS 38: Setting Your 2015 Salsa Resolutions (and Avoiding Common Mistakes)
January 06, 2015 19:19 - 20 minutes - 9.35 MBHappy 2015! If there is one thing I love about the new year it's that it's resolution time! Today on the podcast we are talking all about setting your salsa goals for the year using the SMART apporach. Enjoy! Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. And I would REALLY appreciate you leaving a 5-star review so that more people can find out about us :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
TWIS 37: Tribute to Juan Flores - Interview with Jonathan Goldman, Author of "Fania at Fifty"
December 12, 2014 16:46 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBOn December 2nd, the latin dance community lost Juan Flores at the age of 71. Mr. Flores was Director of Latino Studies at NYU and an expert on Latino culture. His research focused on Puerto Rican culture as well as the ethnographic unearthing of blackness in Latin music. If you want to check out some of his work, the book From Bomba to Hip Hop is a great jumping off point. Juan Flores was also a big fan of boogaloo. He loved it. So in honor of his love for boogaloo, today we are replay...
TWIS 36: Interview with Rachel Cassandra all about Kizomba!
December 05, 2014 16:35 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBRachel Cassandra has come a long way since her first exposure to dancing (folk dancing to be precise). She is a true dancing journeyman (ok, woman) having danced salsa, bachata, swing, lindy and more. But then she found her love of kizomba which completely suited her body and preferences. She is founder of Kizomba Community and an instructor in Kizomba who has traveled all over the place teaching and dancing Kizomba. Today on the show we talk about what Kizomba is, why it is getting so p...
TWIS 35: The Top 5 Ways to Never Get Great at Salsa
November 21, 2014 16:20 - 12 minutes - 5.9 MBToday on the show we are talking about all the ways that will never get you great at salsa. From signficant others to an aversion towards social dancing, listen in for the pitfalls towards becoming the next salsa dancing phenom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisweekinsalsa/message
LDC Salsa News Roundtable
November 14, 2014 15:22 - 32 minutes - 16.6 MBToday on the show, we have some of LatinDanceCommunity's top writers talking about the latest and greatest articles about salsa dancing along with some random latin dancing topics. Listen in for a fun conversation! Resources mentioned in today's show: What Makes a Salsa Champion An Introduction to the Orishas