To dance, you of course need discipline. Andres is joined by Dyanna Benitez to discuss what discipline is and what it takes. Born in Cuba, Dyanna was a creative child who had trouble eating and to get her to be more active and to eat more, put her through every sport possible. Until dance that was. She was put into ballet.
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INNOCENT
This week, Andres is going to talk about being innocent and the night when he realized one of the biggest changes in his dance, making it one of the most impactful days of his life. Andres talks about the role of teachers in dance and how they not only teach you the moves and steps of the dance, but also their help in giving you those epiphanies and realizations, such as the one that Andres had.
Private Dance Instructions vs Group Classes
Dancing is an art that can be enjoyed by everyone, but the type of instruction you choose can affect your overall experience with the craft. Private dance lessons are idealContinue reading “Private Dance Instructions vs Group Classes”
Salsa Dancing Provides a Healthy Outlet for New Mothers
There are many reasons for new mothers to learn to salsa dance. New moms need time to socialize, time with their partner, and time away from home. Salsa dancing allowsContinue reading “Salsa Dancing Provides a Healthy Outlet for New Mothers”
SHOW UP ft. Natasha Barrera
This very special episode of Salsa Kings Live is all about how you can apply dance as well as the lessons this podcast gives about dance to your daily life. Andres is joined by fellow dance teacher Natasha Ferrera. Natasha is a second generation ballroom dancer with twenty-six years of dancing to her name and is versed in twenty-nine dances as both lead and follow.
Team Building Activities Help in Creating a Bond Among the Employees
Team building activities are an essential part of any organization’s success. They create a sense of camaraderie and foster relationships between employees that can often last for years. Whether it’sContinue reading “Team Building Activities Help in Creating a Bond Among the Employees”
SWAGGER
Today we’re going to talk about attitude and style in this podcast, or to use a particular term; swagger. Yes, it is time to talk about the ineffable quality that you bring to the dance through attitude and confidence. It’s not something you can quantify, but it’s something you can always tell when somebody has it. This ties into a previous episode and the concept of juice. What does it mean to have swagger? Dancing will always have some form of swagger, a little bit of showing off.
Men’s Guide to Leading in Salsa Dance
Dancing is a great way to express yourself and stay in shape, but if you’re like many men, leading your partner on the dance floor can be daunting. In salsaContinue reading “Men’s Guide to Leading in Salsa Dance”
Do I Need a Private Salsa Lesson?
Dance is one of the most beautiful ways to express yourself, and there are countless ways to learn. Whether you want to join a dance class or take private lessons,Continue reading “Do I Need a Private Salsa Lesson?”
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ft. Jose Luis Gutierrez
The Fountain of Youth was said to be in Florida, where Ponce De Leon searched for it. Today, Andres is joined by Jose Luis Gutierrez to discuss their own search for the fountain of youth, metaphorically. Jose Luis has spent twenty years owning a dance studio and teaching dance and seventeen years as the founder of the Orlando Salsa Congress.