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.

SOUL VS. EGO

In this episode Andres explains the difference and conflict between soul and ego. Where is your dance coming from? Your soul or your ego? Which one is your dance feeding? And what is the difference? Psychologically, these are generally referred to as the Superego (the soul) and the id (ego). Note that Andres is using a different, more vernacular definition of ego than the psychological one.

SABOR LATINO TV ONLINE ft. Jeannette Fiallo and Andres Fernandez

This episode, Andres welcomes guest Jeanette Fiallo as they talk ‘Spanglish’, the amalgamation of the languages of two neighboring nations that created its own culture by mixing. A good deal of this episode mixes both those languages as many hispanic people who have been born in America do.

Date Night: Fun in the Hot Tub

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How to Use Dance Lessons to Your Greatest Advantage

Are you looking to take dance lessons with your partner in Miami? Dance lessons for couples in Miami are a great way to bring the two of you closer togetherContinue reading “How to Use Dance Lessons to Your Greatest Advantage”

How to Pick Team Building Activities – Learn How to Manage Your Team

Are you looking for team building activities in Miami? Team building activities are an essential part of any business. They not only help build trust between coworkers but also provideContinue reading “How to Pick Team Building Activities – Learn How to Manage Your Team”

SEASONS IN SONG

Today, Andres is going to talk about song structure and how it relates to your dance and enjoyment. He refers to the patterns in songs ‘seasons’. Much as a year has a cycle of change throughout the year, songs will go through changes as they play. Recognizing these seasons and moving with them are key to dance.

Why is it Better to Take Private Dance Lessons?

Are you looking to take your dancing skills to the next level? Private dance lessons in Miami are the perfect way to do that. Dance lessons are a great wayContinue reading “Why is it Better to Take Private Dance Lessons?”

Team Building Activities to Make Your Business Team More Effective

It’s an undisputed fact! Team building activities in Miami are important and valuable. Team building activities in Miami improve communication, develop trust, and provide a chance for co-workers to getContinue reading “Team Building Activities to Make Your Business Team More Effective”

What Makes Latin Dance Lessons So Hot?

There’s no doubt about it. Latin dancing is not only lively and fun, but it’s also everywhere, and it’s hotter than hot! The Salsa and other Latin dance classes nearContinue reading “What Makes Latin Dance Lessons So Hot?”

CLARITY ft. Mari Martinez

This episode has Andres welcomes Mari Martinez to the podcast. They discuss the subject of clarity. Mari is a dancer who owns a studio and comes from the competitive world. Mari discusses how once she was into competition and took it very seriously, before realizing it was negatively affecting her path through dance. She decided to focus more on the parts of dance that offered her joy.

What to Expect from Private Salsa Lessons

Although private dancing lessons in Miami sound interesting, appealing, and fun, some people are not quite sure what to expect. Let’s face it, some common assumptions—and concerns—about dancing lessons are:Continue reading “What to Expect from Private Salsa Lessons”

Date Night Ideas That Don’t Dent the Wallet

Date night ideas in Miami are relaxing, enjoyable, and fun. They are also very popular and, for many couples, re-defining the joys of togetherness. Maybe it was triggered by theContinue reading “Date Night Ideas That Don’t Dent the Wallet”

WHO ARE YOU?

On this episode, Andres is accompanied by Mari Martinez to talk about self-awareness and knowing who you are. Who are you? There is nothing more fun or effortless than being yourself, so the best way to have a blast on the dance floor is to do that. Too many dancers try too hard to emulate other dancers, try to copy their heroes rather than excel at that. You’ll never be better at being someone else than they already are, but nobody is going to be as good at being you as you are. The biggest way to be the best at dancing is to make it easier, to make it feel more natural. That’s best accomplished by being able to feel comfortable in your own skin. You’ll also have more fun by not being so self-conscious.

MIAMI BUSINESS ft. Andres Fernandez

This is, of course, a podcast about salsa dancing, but Andres has been on other podcasts as well. In this episode, Andres shares an interview by Wilson Alvarez of Miami Business with him and his own experience in learning to dance. It all started when another man danced with Andres’ girlfriend in high school. Motivation can come from all sorts of places, and the need to impress your girl is no different. This is what lit the fire for Andres to finally start learning how to dance. The things that start your careers, huh? That being a motivator was far from something that diminished dance for Andres, however. Far from it, it made him realize the value of being able to share such an artistic experience with his partner.

JUICE!

Are you thirsty? You need the juice to get your dance going. Andres talks about how he himself never got himself a playlist of his favorite music: the thing that gets you the juice, that pumps you up for your performance. Andres asks you to, if you haven’t already, to make a list like this for yourself. Once you listen to these songs, you should try and connect to them, to see what emotions these songs instill in you, the kind of energy -the juice- it gives you. Many of you have probably already done that, but when you listen to this music do you have to work to connect to the music or do you feel connected to it immediately?

WHY DANCE? ft. Rafael Valle

This week, Andres will answer a very important question with guest Raphael Valle: Why dance? Why choose dance rather than art or writing or any of the other forms of art there? Raphael’s story explains precisely why he decided to take this path. A teacher of dance at UV Latin Dance Academy, Raphael has been dancing since he was a child. He teaches all sorts of dance for any who want a wide variety of salsa dances.

GIVE OR TAKE

This week, Andres is back by popular demand and today he’ll be discussing give or take, particularly in terms of energy. Is it being given or taken? It’s important to remember that as much as dance is an art form, it’s also a hobby and pastime where the important thing is to have fun and for your dance partner to have fun. On the dance floor, the desire should be to give, to offer energy through your dance that will be transferred not just to your partner, but to the other people on the dance floor as well. This isn’t just consideration. On a psychological as well as even physical level, being an emotional giver will result in a more satisfying time for you as well.

Wedding Dance – Important Things to Consider

Wedding dances may be subtle and sometimes taken for granted, but they are very important. Weddings and wedding celebrations are memorable and special ways of bringing families, and friendships, together.Continue reading “Wedding Dance – Important Things to Consider”

Is Bachata Easier than Salsa?

The rhythms of the music are irresistible and infectious. The dance floor is high-energy and enjoyable. Baila! Baila! Baila! Salsa and Bachata are today’s two most popular partner dances andContinue reading “Is Bachata Easier than Salsa?”

How Do Salsa Dance Lessons Provide Various Emotional Benefits?

Although there are probably no prescriptions being written for Salsa dance lessons near me—YET, there is already solid consensus that body movements, the music and Salsa dancing is good forContinue reading “How Do Salsa Dance Lessons Provide Various Emotional Benefits?”

How Wedding Dance Studios Can Make Your Life Easier

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How Do You Benefit from Dance Lessons?

When you ask couples who have been married for a long period of time for advice on how to have a long and happy relationship, there is some advice heardContinue reading “How Do You Benefit from Dance Lessons?”

Three Valuable Reasons to Sign Up With a Salsa Dance Class

With beautiful salsa music playing in the background and a group of dancers learning at your level, taking salsa classes can be fun and exciting. However, it can be difficultContinue reading “Three Valuable Reasons to Sign Up With a Salsa Dance Class”

Importance of Dance in Our Daily Life

Whether it’s group dance lessons, private dance lessons or free online dance lessons, dancing is enjoyable and fun. It’s also important in our lives. Dancing helps people be more active,Continue reading “Importance of Dance in Our Daily Life”

What to Expect from Wedding Dance Lessons

Whether it’s dancing at weddings, quinceaneras or other good times, dancing is enjoyable and fun. A chance to feel the music. But, for some, staying on-beat can be challenging, especiallyContinue reading “What to Expect from Wedding Dance Lessons”