Carmine Finelli - The Mambo #Salsa He is a Salsero Born in Foggia, Italy. He is currently a full time dancer and instructor who teaches in Turin, Italy. He specializes in Salsa, Hip House, House and Reggaeton.   In this episode we talk about: Intro – 00:00 Childhood – 00:30 Introduction to Salsa – 7:40 His Beginner Stage in Salsa – 9:15 Advice for Beginners – 10:14 How do you stay motivated to improve ? – 16:15 Life of a full-time Dancer – 21:30 Advice for others who want to become Full Time Dancers – 23:50 Most influential Instructors in his life  - 26:55 How to find your own dance style  - 30:25 Dancing Scene in Italy  -  33:23 What he dislikes about Dance Socials/Parties - 37:00 What makes for a Good Dance Social/Party/Fiesta - 39:45 Competition amongst Dance Instructors - 43:51 Traits of a Good Instructor - 46:35 What makes for a Good Follow ? - 48:20 What makes for a Good Lead – 51:55 The basics/Fundamentals of a Dance - 54:00 Musicality – 57:14 One common mistake that she has seen amongst her students - 59:45 One piece of advice that can make anyone a better dancer immediately - 1:03:50 Outro - 1:07:25   Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/_carmine_finelli/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/carmine.finelli85/      

On today's episode we have the incredible Ms. Damla Peker. She is a Urban Kizomba Teacher. She is based in Berlin, Germany, where she hosts a weekly Urban Kizomba Class. She is of Turkish Descent.  In this episode we talk about : Introduction:0:00 Childhood – 2:00 Music Impact in her youth: 5:20 Dancing in her youth: 7:20 What did she want to be when grew up? – 9:10 University Years – 10:30 Nursing – 11:30 Introduction into Social Dancing – 13:05 The Sexualization of Kizomba – 15:10 Edit out 20:30 Advice for starting a Dance Class –  Her Beginner Stage in Kizomba -  Benefits of Attending Dance Socials –  Traits of a Good Teacher – Private vs Group Classes -  Important of the fundamentals/Basics –  How to be light as a follower –  Talk to me about Frame -  Dancing Scene in Berlin -  Difference Between an Intermediate Dancer vs Advanced Dancer – What is douceur? Does Salsa/Bachata Translate to Kizomba ? Leading Vs Following –  When I say the word musicality, what does that mean to you? Adjusting to Different leads as a follower -  How can you make a comfortable dance for both you and your partner? One tip that can make anyone a better dancer instantly? One common mistake that she has seen amongst her students  ** Social Media Links ** https://www.instagram.com/damla.peker/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088742022338

On today episode we have the amazing couple Jorge Ibanez y Maribel Munguia From Birmingham, Alabama.   Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/maribel.munguia.18   https://www.facebook.com/jorge.ibanezhernandez   https://www.instagram.com/salsabirmingham_al/?hl=en   https://www.facebook.com/salsabirminghamAL/   https://www.instagram.com/corazondealabama_dance/   https://www.instagram.com/jorgeibanez_el_teacher/   https://www.facebook.com/salsabirminghamAL   https://www.facebook.com/corazondealabama      

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