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Talk.Dance

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

A podcast all about partner dancing of all styles for all styles of partner dance enthusiast (professionals, pro-am competitors, social dance enthusiasts).

Arts Leisure ballroom dance tango swing salsa lindy hop partner dance social dance west coast swing dance health
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Episodes

Chat with the fabulous Heather Gehring & Lou Brockman

November 17, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

In this episode Michelle & David chat pandemic the fabulous Heather Gehring & Lou Brockman on an assortment of topics You can checkout some of Heather & Lou's performances videos here:  Heather and Lou Youtube Playlist Their website found at:  silverscreenballroom.com The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/dhoKETu9H3k You can find us at: www.Talk.dance​ Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

We-re still here!

November 17, 2022 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.11 MB

Just a short message to apologize and let everyone know we are still here. The video version of this episode can be found here: youtu.be/Nz4rnwCuF_E You can find us at: www.Talk.dance​ Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Chat with pandemic dance hero Tatiana Keegan

August 24, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this episode Kelly & David chat pandemic dance hero Tatiana Keegan, about all she has done to keep dancers engaged, entertained and physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic.   We just love her. You can checkout Tatiana's videos here:  https://www.facebook.com/TatianaKeegan/videos_by The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/3YJg7MsTQtY You can find us at: www.Talk.dance​ Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Take Care as You Return to Dance

June 17, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this episode Kelly, Michelle & David chat about taking care as we return to dance. The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/iAdH3nTCgxU You can find us at: www.Talk.dance​ Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

The Return to Dance Post-Pandemic

June 07, 2021 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode we chat with Kelly, Michelle & David chat about returning to dance post-pandemic. The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/4xZstgveutE You can find us at: www.Talk.dance​ Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Chat with Jennifer Egl of the UCWDC about the Country Western dance scene

April 17, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode we chat with Jennifer Egl of the UCWDC (United Country Western Dance Council) about the Country Western dance scene, and the Mid-Atlantic Dance Classic. UCWDC can be found here:   https://ucwdc.org/ The Mid-Atlantic Dance Classic site can be found here:  https://midatlanticdanceclassic.com/ The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/MmI5m7Sy2EU You can find us at: www.Talk.dance​ Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Interview with Sidney Grant of Ballroom Basix

March 14, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this episode we chat with Sidney Grant of Ballroom Basix Ballroom Basix can be found here:   ballroombasix.com The Macoronarena site can be found here:   www.macoronarena.org The video version of this episode can be found here:  youtu.be/zrVrI-YscQg You can find us at: www.Talk.dance​ Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Best Partner Dance Movies: The Results of our Listener Survey

February 01, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MB

In this episode we discuss the results of our listener survey about the best partner dance feature films. The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/nhGDB8qwBeM You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Happy Holidays from Talk.dance ... and a holiday dance playlist.

December 24, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this episode we chat we talk about the holidays and thank our guests and audience for your support.   We also turned the camera back on after we thought we were done.  You can see how we clown around behind the scenes and then we remember to share our holiday dance playlist. Our holiday dance playlist can be found here:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0R2YoKcX6MrficIHWYGV2z?si=xNJ70mytRHWebGaYXMFdUA The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/Cgxs5QoYv4s Y...

Interview with Edward Simon & Tonja Dias of Dance Teachers Network

November 25, 2020 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this episode we chat with Edward Simon & Tonja Dias of Dance Teachers Network and Dance Alliance Network The Dance Teachers Network: can be found here:    DanceTeachersNetwork.com/ You can reach them at:   [email protected] The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/5BNOTT6MHP8 You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Interview with Edward Simon & Tonja Dias of Dance Alliance Network

November 25, 2020 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this episode we chat with Edward Simon & Tonja Dias of Dance Teachers Network and Dance Alliance Network The Dance Alliance Network can be found here:  DanceAllianceNetwork.com The Dance Teachers Network: can be found here:    DanceTeachersNetwork.com/ You can reach them at:   [email protected] The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/5BNOTT6MHP8 You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Interview with West Coast Swing Legend John lindo

October 20, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

In this episode we chat with the incredible John Lindo, champion west coast swing dancer, instructor, DJ and event organizer John's web site can be found here:    https://JohnLindo.com/ Liberty Swing YouTube channel:   http://bit.ly/LibertySwingOnYouTube The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/m7UIM6xXLHg You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  https://www.Find.dance

Interview with West Coast Swing Legend John Lindo

October 20, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

In this episode we chat with the incredible John Lindo, champion west coast swing dancer, instructor, DJ and event organizer John's web site can be found here:    https://JohnLindo.com/ Liberty Swing YouTube channel:   http://bit.ly/LibertySwingOnYouTube The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/m7UIM6xXLHg You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  https://www.Find.dance

Politics on the Dancefloor and also the Dare to Dance Community

October 09, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

In this episode we talk about keeping politics off the dance floor, and then we chat with Maren Oslac about the Dare to Dance Community. Dare to Dance is a Facebook group that can be found here:    https://www.facebook.com/groups/daretodance Maren's Dare To Dance Challenge starts Oct 19.   Sign-up here:  http://bit.ly/DareToDanceChallenge The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/EwoXIaf6xzQ You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.d...

Ballroom to Boardroom

September 17, 2020 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

In this episode we talk with Sue Cox about what the business world can learn about leadership & followership from the dance world. Find Sue's TEDx Talk here:   https://youtu.be/ztkrxXNewHg Sue can be contacted at: [email protected] The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/IQYpOf2BHvU You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  https://www.Find.dance

The Ballroom Box

August 26, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this episode we talk about the Ballroom Box, a product subscription service. Find it here:   https://BallroomBox.me The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/Z9GsQycwfw4 You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  https://www.Find.dance

The Best Dance Movies

August 05, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MB

In this episode we talk about feature films that focus on some form of partner dancing, and we introduce our poll to find out what you think is the best dance movie. Vote here:   https://Talk.dance/movies The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/sB-43g9doqQ You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  https://www.Find.dance

Some Waltz History Compliments of Forrest Outman

July 20, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this episode we chat with Forrest Outman who shares some history of the waltz. The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/BZS7IlTXD7I You can find Forrest online  at:   http://DanceHistorian.com You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  https://www.Find.dance

Chat with Maia Martinez & David Salvatierra of the Hudson Valley Tango Festival

June 29, 2020 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

In this episode we chat with Maia Martinez & David Salvatierra of the Hudson Valley Tango Festival & Dojo Dance Company. The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/E5l5g9sgFPY Dojo Dance Company:    https://www.dojodancecompany.com/ Hudson Valley Tango Festival:  https://www.facebook.com/pg/HudsonValleyTango/ You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

We Don't Always Know What We Want

June 15, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Kelly, Michelle & David discuss that fact that partner dance presents presents so many possibilities that we don't often know what we want until we experience it. The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/avKPI8g78P8

The Online Dance Scene

May 26, 2020 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this episode we discuss the online dance scene. The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/5PzRmNaIGX8

Interview with dance legend Pierre Dulaine

May 12, 2020 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

In this episode we interview Pierre Dulaine, four time world exhibition ballroom champion and founder of Dancing Classrooms. The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/_qddAIHMLXw Dancing Classrooms:    https://www.DancingClassrooms.org Pierre's book, "Taking the Lead: Memoir of a Dancing Life"   http://www.pierredulaine.org/takingtheleadbook Pierre's TEDx Talk  "May I have this dance, please?"   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqnbE5WRPEU Pierre's personal webs...

Interview with Dance Historian Forrest Outman

May 03, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

In this episode we chat with dance historian Forrest Outman, who lets us who really originally created the foxtrot, and tells us about historic dance parties. The video version of this episode here:  https://youtu.be/aE1jI3ksRgE You can find Forrest online  at:   http://DanceHistorian.com You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  https://www.Find.dance

Find.dance Live; Episode 6 poll results; Spicing up your Swing

April 25, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this episode we discuss: 1. Find.dance Live! 2.  Results of our season 2020 episode 6 poll 3.  Spicing up your swing. Find.dance Live! can be found at https://Live.Find.dance The poll results can be seen here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/stories/... The Demo of the Swing rock step variations by Latin Dance champion of Tatiana Keegan can be found here: https://youtu.be/ZTUrLHgcJ2s You can find the video version of this episode here:   https://youtu.be/4yVZOXhQOp8 You can find us at...

Interview with Amy Jethmal regarding Wellness for Social Dancers

April 12, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode we interview Amy Jethmal regarding Wellness for Dancers. The video version of this episode here:  https://youtu.be/nPVkrZrIZHQ You can find Amy Online  here: Sunshine 26 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/energylovehealth/ Amy on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ajazzyjet/ Amy's friend Talia Castro-Pozo that she mentioned can be found here:  http://taliacastro-pozo.com/ Apps Amy recommended: Mindful Movement Centre:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindful-movemen...

Interview with Peter Lovatt regarding Dance Psychology

March 31, 2020 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this episode we interview Peter Lovatt regarding Dance Psychology. The video version of this episode here:  https://youtu.be/5Xqv7NLMwBo You can find Peter's TED Talks here: TEDx Oslo: https://youtu.be/-kCZZp3u_xE TEDx Observer:  https://youtu.be/ihCh5wzNjYY Peter's website is here: https://www.PeterLovatt.com/ You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  https://www.Find.dance

Should School Require Kids to Accept Invitations to Dance?

March 22, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

In this episode we discuss the story of a Utah middle school that has a policy of requiring kids who choose to attend the chaperoned school dance being required to accept any invitation to dance. The Washington Post story that covers this story can be found here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/02/27/rape-culture-school-dance/ We would really like to hear your thoughts on this topic.   Take our poll here:   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5LGJJY6 You can find us at: www.Talk.da...

Dancing in the Age of COVID-19

March 15, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode we Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the social dance community. The video version of this episode here:   https://youtu.be/yDDecM2nPl4 There is good information on COVID-19 on the Center for Disease Control Website here:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/. You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Interview with Jeff Fox regarding Liquid Lead Dancing

March 03, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

In this episode we interview Jeff Fox regarding Liquid Lead dancing. The video version of this episode here:   https://youtu.be/W7aVh1xsA3g The TED Talk on Liquid Lead Dancing here: https://youtu.be/_mq-HqRnngc The Liquid Lead Facebook page is here:  https://www.facebook.com/liquidleaddancing/ You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Life Hack When Visiting a New Place; Don't Kick the Kids; ChaCha vs. ChaChaCha & Spicing up Your ChaCha with Guapacha

February 26, 2020 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this episode we discuss: 1. A life hack to use when visiting a new dance venue. 2. Not kicking kids while dancing. 4. ChaCha vs. ChaChaCha. 5. Introducing our new co-host, Michelle Riches 6.  Spicing up you ChaCha with Guapacha timing. You can find the video version of this episode here:   https://youtu.be/NBvb8k0pfyE The Demo of Guapacha timing by Latin Dance champion of Tatiana Keegan can be found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRQ7KDMx_U Michelle Riches' dance studio in th...

The Find.dance app & You Might Not be as Good as You Think

February 01, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

In this episode we discuss: 1. The Find.dance app 2. Why you should record yourself dancing You can find the video version of this episode here:   https://youtu.be/R7CWWioA-bA You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Interview with Tatiana Keegan (US Latin Dance Champion)

January 08, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

You can find Tatiana's website at:  TatianaDance.com You can find the video of this interview here:  https://youtu.be/8eSsKRXoRK4 You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Talk.dance (S2019 E7) US Open, Holiday Dance Music, Back Strengthening.

December 18, 2019 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this episode we discuss: 1. The 2019 US Open Dance Championships 2. Christmas Holiday Dance Music 3. Back Strengthening US Open References: First Place Strictly Swing Jordan Frisbee & Torri Smith Zzaoui https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAoMg_czTkA First Place Showcase  Thibault Ramirez & Nicole Clonch  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRpgcLmKm0g US Open rules on Swing Content and other things:  https://usopenswing.com/wp-content/uploads/Rules-2019-7.25-reformatted-2.pdf 2nd Place Cla...

US Open, Holiday Dance Music, Back Strengthening.

December 18, 2019 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this episode we discuss: 1. The 2019 US Open Dance Championships 2. Christmas Holiday Dance Music 3. Back Strengthening US Open References: First Place Strictly Swing Jordan Frisbee & Torri Smith Zzaoui https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAoMg_czTkA First Place Showcase  Thibault Ramirez & Nicole Clonch  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRpgcLmKm0g US Open rules on Swing Content and other things:  https://usopenswing.com/wp-content/uploads/Rules-2019-7.25-reformatted-2.pdf 2nd Place Cla...

Supporting the local dance scene, Recognition dances, What is swing and swung timing & How to request a dance at a milonga.

November 28, 2019 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode we discuss: 1. How to support your the local dance scene 2. Etiquette for recognition dances 3. What is really meant by  swing and swung timing 4. The correct way to request a dance at a milonga. You can find the video version of this episode here on YouTube. You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Interview with Nikolai Shpakov of the documentary Hot to Trot

November 18, 2019 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

You can find information and trailers the the Hot to Trot film at:  HotToTrotFilm.com You can find Nikolai's dance studio at:  ExclusivelyDanceStudios,com You can find the video of this interview here:  https://youtu.be/lbOvKeW18n4 You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

The emergency dance bag, Stardust Dance weekend & asking someone to dance

November 10, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

You can find the video version here:  https://youtu.be/NJUJ0r3yb-U You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Floorcraft, Group Classes and Ankle Strengthening

November 03, 2019 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Referenced in this show: Ankle Strengthening:  youtu.be/aNtuwnU09TI Tatiana Keegan:  www.TatianaDance.com You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

Halloween, American rumba (QQS vs SQQ), and Kelly's surprise dance...

October 26, 2019 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Referenced in this show: The Halloween Dance Music Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SPmvomP9YMUAXxU9c5Lt5?si=WWgW5KVoTfybugRKN4PjBQ Kelly's Dance with Tommy Radon:  https://www.facebook.com/kelly.palmiter.5/videos/10156271398281199/ Kelly's radio show "That Dance Show:  https://www.facebook.com/evolutionpopradio/videos/397517437857048 You can find video of the show here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QD46bdKENg You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Fin...

Launching the Podcast

October 24, 2019 23:00 - 10 minutes - 6.99 MB

In this introductory episode, we are introducing Talk.dance to the world. You will get to know a little of your hosts Kelly & David, and the subjects they plan to cover in this podcast, Our website is at (surprise): Talk.dance