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Welcome to Episode 150 of the Salsa Kings LIVE podcast
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In the dance community, building a strong and welcoming community is important. Recently, Andres Fernandez, the host of Salsa Kings Live, hosted episode 150 of the podcast featuring Martin and Anastasia from Bachata Overdose, a dance group originally from New York City but now in Miami. Together, they discussed the importance of community, the quality of dance classes, creating a welcoming environment, collaboration with other leaders, future plans, and communication.
Key Points:
- Bachata Overdose Introduction: Bachata Overdose, founded in New York City and now based in Miami, is dedicated to providing quality Bachata classes and hosting events at the VK Dance Arena in Hallandale Beach.
- Importance of Building Community: Martin and Anastasia explain their mission to create a strong and healthy dance community, focusing on welcoming newcomers and inclusivity. They believe dance serves as a powerful tool for personal growth and connection.
- Quality of Classes: The discussion shows the importance of offering strong fundamentals in Bachata, distinguishing between being a good dancer and a good teacher, and educating dancers on the importance of learning what’s beyond the moves.
- Creating a Welcoming Environment: Ensuring everyone feels included, regardless of skill level, is crucial. Personal attention is given to beginners to encourage their dance journey, and games and activities are used to make everyone feel included.
- Collaboration with Other Leaders: Martin and Anastasia stressed the need for communication and collaboration to prevent division within the dance community. They emphasized the benefits of shared goals and mutual support among dance leaders.
- Future Plans for Bachata Overdose: The group discussed plans for expanding events without overwhelming the community, opening a branch of Bachata Overdose in Peru, and organizing potential future events such as a Bachata festival and more boot camps, all focusing on slow-consistent growth.
Closing Thoughts: In conclusion, this episode showed the importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment within the dance community. By prioritizing quality classes, creating an atmosphere where everyone feels valued, collaborating with other leaders, and planning to grow, Bachata Overdose and Salsa Kings are slowly setting the way for the dance community to grow and expand!
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