EP 61: Transforming Passion to Purpose with Dr. Andrea Assantes aka Videosync Angel

Since This Girl podcast always searches for stories that nourish the soul, Daisy knew she had to share one of favorite self-care outlets which is going to her Videosync hip-hop dance class – but it is so much more than a dance class!

Honoring J.Marcos, Creator of Videosync, in this episode, Daisy spotlights one of her passions for dance, and brings you Dr. Andrea Assantes which is an “Angel on earth”, driven by her passions as Head Pediatrician and Medical Director at University of Miami by day and Videosync Dance Captain, aka Dr. Drea on weekends at Body & Soul fitness studio.

Daisy & Andrea share an inspirational and bit emotional conversation about how Videosync started, and how they are paying tribute to the J. Marcos, creator of Videosync.  This Girl, Dr. Drea, tells her personal journey of how her passion for dance became her purpose when unexpectedly in 2017, J. Marcos passed away; and she along with four other Videosync “Angels” answered to a calling to keep the Videosync’s legacy alive. The fitness dance class is led by 4 “Angels” each with their particular vibe and style: Captain, @dr_drea_a, @Crissy_vs, @Mariawuerl, @Addibelvedere .

Andrea so beautifully explains how Videosync is a well-being concept where creator, J. Marcos, wanted to incorporate music video choreography with high intensity cardio designed to get an athletic workout that would be entertaining, leaving you with a feeling to want more.  At Videosync, everyone feels like a ROCKSTAR!  You burn hundreds of calories in a 60-minute high-energy, high-intensity, easy-to-follow- choreographed cardio-dance class that is guaranteed to leave you sweating.  Every class welcomes all ages and it surpasses everyone’s music jam since it plays Top 40, Hip-Hop, R&B, Island tunes, Latin, Reggaetón and even a little country.  The playlist is meticulously curated for every class depending on the season and the vibe.

With lots of booty shaking and disco light spinning (check out her IG: @@dr_drea_a) Andrea welcomes all and explains that you do not have to be an experienced dancer, all you need to have is a need to move your body and get to dance like no one is watching!  She further explains, that this class is almost considered “dance church” where you will find community and it has created a Videosync dance family.

Andrea and Daisy both extend invitation to join "the party" Sunday, Oct. 2 at 9am for Annual Tribute to J. Marcos, Creator, Videosync: 

Special 90 minute Master Class Sunday – Oct 2, 2022 @ Body&Soul fitness Studio Buy tickets at http://bodyandsoulmiami.com Live DJ Raffle |Offering Classes and Gym membership Collectible Limited-edition tribute merchandise Proceeds will benefit the Breakthrough Miami https://breakthroughmiami.org Breakthrough Miami provides an academic enrichment program that uses a student-teaching-students model to ensure that motivated, under-resourced 5th – 12th grade students have access to excellent educational opportunities, graduate from high school on time, and attend college.

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