Dancers' own podcast! You have found the right place - the podcast where we get exclusive conversations with dance artists from all over the world in different styles: Kizomba, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Bachata, Azonto, House, Bonebreaking, Litefeet, Salsa, Brazilian Zouk, Locking, Popping - just to mention a few! Listen to their incredible journey from the humans behind the artist, learn from their experiences and challenges, and much more. Your host, T-zer & new co-host Sebastian Carlos Kruse de ...
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Music, Memories & Making a Difference – A Heartfelt Catch-Up with T-zer & Coach Sebastian
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57:33In this warm and wide-ranging episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and T-zer take a nostalgic dive into their shared memories, favorite music, and the cultural moments that shaped them. From R&B parties and Vybz Kartel to Swedish midsummer traditions and TikTok’s influence on music tastes, they explore how art, culture, and generational…
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ALICIA VELASCO - Pain, Purpose & Reclaiming Dance After Injury
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1:02:44Alicia Velasco, is a powerhouse performer and Mambo dancer who opens up about her journey through chronic pain, identity loss, and recovery after a career-threatening spinal injury. 🎧 This episode is a must-listen for dancers navigating setbacks and anyone ready to turn pain into power. 💥 Injury Isn’t the End – Alicia’s story of reclaiming movement…
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FIORELLA & LINDA - First official female RoleRotation couple
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59:14In this episode, we get to learn about Linda and Fiorella's experiences in bachata as a role-rotating couple, including their backgrounds, teaching methods, and the challenges they face as dance instructors. We discuss how they got into role-rotation in the first place and the importance of holistic approaches to dance education. Follow Fiorella & …
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In this dynamic episode, Coach Sebastian and T-zer talk about expanding the Dance Specific movement—collaborating with festivals, launching health-focused add-ons, and even developing new editions and a potential app for the Move That Soul card game. They also share personal reflections on ambition, self-care, parenting, and leadership, diving into…
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Taking the Leap – Dance, Action & Global Expansion
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47:59🎧 In this high-energy episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and T-zer reflect on everything from freestyle on Ibiza beaches to launching a global dance movement. They share personal updates, future plans, and the exciting launch of their world tour, touching down in Cape Verde, Europe, and the U.S., with a focus on connecting with dancer…
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ALBIR ROJAS: Creating Safe & Healing Dance Spaces
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1:15:11In this powerful episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and T-Zer welcome Albir, a legendary Kizomba artist, to discuss his dance journey, personal growth, and his groundbreaking initiative—Embrace Tribe. Albir shares how his experiences as an immigrant shaped his perspective, the role of fear in transformation, and how deep connections t…
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In this episode, T-zer chats with DJ Jay Larious about his journey from music lover to event organizer, his passion for Kizomba, and the upcoming Kizomba Experience in Jamaica. They discuss the importance of artist selection, the challenges of hosting events abroad, and how Jamaican culture, music, and resilience shape his vision. Plus, they dive i…
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MIAMI What's up?! Let's talk to festival organizer Lucas
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52:41In this episode we have an international guest, the artist manger and event organizer, Lucas from Miami! We get to know Lucas's journey from dancing to organizing events, specifically about the Miami Dance Fusion Festival. They also shared their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and preferences, discussed the growth of different dance scenes, and t…
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In this episode, we're getting to know the German Urban Kiz couple, Sonja and Maxwell, who are representing a part of Generation Kiz. How did they start to dance? What are their focus while teaching, and how do they view the challenges of the dance scene? QUESTION - Did this resonate with you? What would you like us to talk about next? DM us - We w…
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How to reinvent yourself? Sebastian goes peacock!
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50:14Can you get to know someone you think you already know? How do we reinvent ourselves as dancers? What are the sounds of peacocks? These are some topics we are having fun with in this episode! QUESTION - Did this resonate with you? What would you like us to talk about next? DM us - We want to hear from you! MOVE THAT SOUL - GAME for DANCERS? 🥰 ⏯️ Wa…
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In this episode, we comment on Sebastian's viral video, in which he expresses his frustration with the lack of accountability. We discuss how the dance scene is being destroyed and what to do about the toxic patterns we see in so many dance scenes. QUESTION - Did this resonate with you? What would you like us to talk about next? DM us - We want to …
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This week we get to know Rotterdam-based multi-style dancer Sachi Rihal! She was one of the finalists in solo styling in the Olympiads of Kizomba 2022 and has also competed in Waacking and Ballroom to mention a few! Sachi is currently prepping for her upcoming workshops in different Kizomba festivals next to working with the local culture community…
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Do you remember Annosh from episode 26? She is back! In this intimate get-together, Annosh and T-zer met up in Barcelona to share their takes on what femininity means, growing through different phases, and how sex, pleasure, and sensuality are parts of us that both drive and sell. QUESTION - Did this resonate with you? What would you like us to tal…
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Maria Punti is a Bachata dancer and one of the most recognized nutritionists focusing on female hormonal health in the Bachata dance scene, coaching everyone from Judith to La Alemana. How much do you know about the female cycle, hormones, and the effect your Dance lifestyle has on it? QUESTION - Did this resonate with you? What would you like us t…
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Balance, and Staying Relevant: Dancing Through Life’s Rhythms
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41:14In this inspiring episode of Dance Specific Talks, we discuss: Balancing Fitness and Travel: Discover tips for maintaining physical health and fitness routines while navigating a busy travel schedule. Self-Discovery and Personal Rhythms: Learn how creating your own rhythm in life and embracing visualization can help you achieve personal growth and …
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Alter Egos, Accountability, and the Power of Thoughts: Dancing Through Challenges
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1:05:37In this introspective episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and T-zer tackle big questions about identity, accountability, and growth in the dance community. They explore the concept of creating alter egos—those fearless, unapologetic versions of ourselves that help push boundaries and overcome insecurities. T-zer shares how she’s develo…
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Dancing Through Challenges: Women’s Health, Social Media, and Diverse Representation (ft. Nika Mal)
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1:06:20In this powerful episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and T-zer are joined by the talented dancer and rising star, Nika Mal, to discuss the multifaceted world of dance. Together, they dive into deeply personal and professional topics, reflecting on what it takes to grow as a dancer while balancing health, authenticity, and creativity. N…
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"You can't BUILD on top of wins you don't ACKNOWLEDGE" Does Dancers need to celebrate your wins? What does it mean to celebrate achievements and progression? Is there a difference between celebrating others vs. yourself? Wanna know more about the GAME for DANCERS? 🥰 ⏯️ Watch full video on our Youtube 🎙️🙋🏻♀️ Host: T-zer & Sebastian Carlos Kruse …
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Scared of Change? Dancers' inevitable journey
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36:23How do we quantum leap and embrace change? In this episode, we discuss past experiences where we had to evolve to keep working with dance. Future changes are coming, which we must plan but also dream about. What are you scared about when it comes to change? Wanna know more about the GAME for DANCERS? 🥰 ⏯️ Watch full video on our Youtube 🎙️🙋🏻♀️ …
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How to Age? Navigating Passion and Burnout
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1:00:42In this energizing episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and Therese explore the metaphorical and literal "fire" that fuels dancers and creatives alike. From the passion that ignites personal growth to the burnout that can follow high-pressure lifestyles, they unpack how to manage energy, boundaries, and ambition. They also discuss aging…
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Standing in the fire? Representing the elements, Culture Evolution & much more!
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59:25In this episode, the hosts T-zer and Sebastian dive into the topics of cultural appreciation, impostor syndrome, and much more. Wanna know more about the GAME for DANCERS? 🥰 ⏯️ Watch full video on our Youtube 🎙️🙋🏻♀️ Host: T-zer & Sebastian Carlos Kruse Support the showBy T-zer & Sebastian
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Courage, Culture, and Career: Daring to Dance with Authenticity
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1:06:22In this empowering episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and T-zer dive into the transformative power of courage in both dance and life. They discuss their personal journeys— from mastering new skills like language fluency to navigating the complexities of the arts industry— all while balancing public identity and personal growth. Throug…
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This week on Dance Specific Talks we are discussing responsility of different kinds. Do dancers have them and if so, which ones? COMMENT Below what you think about this subject - We want to hear from you! Wanna know more about the GAME for DANCERS? 🥰 ⏯️ Watch full video on our Youtube 🎙️🙋🏻♀️ Host: T-zer & Sebastian Carlos Kruse Intro & Outro mu…
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Are you secretly having ideas to organize something out of the norm? How can Dance meet Storytelling? In this episode, T-zer sit down with the event organizer Annosh who just created the most recent international Storytelling event with different art disciplines in Gothenburg Sweden. COMMENT Below what you think about this subject - We want to hear…
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Is Dance really healing or are we using it as an escape? Can it be both? Sebastian & T-zer are diving into this topic head first. COMMENT Below what you think about this subject - We want to hear from you! Wanna know more about the GAME for DANCERS? 🥰 ⏯️ Watch full video on our Youtube 🎙️🙋🏻♀️ Host: T-zer & Sebastian Carlos Kruse Intro & Outro m…
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OMG NEW PODCAST SEASON - Ready for some news?!
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56:25WELCOME BACK! After 1,5 years of baby break the DANCE SPECIFIC TALKS podcast is back! And.... we have BREAKING NEWS!!.. Listen to the full episode! Wanna know more about the GAME for DANCERS? 🥰 Check out MOVE That SOUL ⏯️ Watch full video at our YouTube! 🎙️🙋🏻♀️ Host: T-zer and REVEAL NEW CO-HOST Intro & Outro music: @djcombat #DanceSpecificTALK…
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THE RED FLAME of KIZ - Sandra Gutiérrez
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1:19:15ARTIST: Sandra Gutiérrez COUNTRY: Spain 🇪🇸 STYLE: Body Isolation / Kizomba Fusion 😱 Who is this RED FLAME 🔥?! Like a tornado blowing up the Kiz scene, 2022 Winner of Olympiads of Kizomba Solo Styling - This body isolation dancer teaches us the power of finding our own unique style, staying humble, and sharing with the world! BUY ME A COFFEE ☕ Lo…
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TWO LEFT FEET - From Military to Dance Podcaster
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1:23:12ARTIST: Two Left Feet COUNTRY: Guam, USA YOUTUBE: Two Left Feet Podcast SPOTIFY: Two Left Feet Podcast This week we are talking to another Dance Podcaster from across the water! "Performs and instructors have a voice, a story, and experience. They have tips/hints. Value to give to people outside of their amazing choreography. Two Left Feet Podcast …
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PRINCE of WAKANDA, The winner of Global Tarraxo - DJ ICHIGO
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1:05:56ARTIST: DJ Ichigo COUNTRY: France MUSIC: Soundcloud FESTIVAL: Wakanda WINNER: Global Tarraxo AGENCY: Monama Agency Where did Ichigo come from? In which way did he get his name? Who is the Wakanda team? Time to plug in those head phones as we are talking with DJ, Dancer, Producer and Organizer: ICHIGO from Paris, France! BUY ME A COFFEE ☕ Loving rea…
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BALLET & BOOKS - "Reduce the literacy gap through dance and reading" - Talia Bailes
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38:09ARTIST: Talia Bailes COUNTRY: USA COMPANY: Ballet & Books MISSION: Striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance and reading. BOOK: “When We Read” Talia is a lifelong dancer, current medical student at the University of Michigan, and Founder and Executive Director of Ballet and Books. BUY ME A COFFEE ☕ Loving real tal…
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DWE & GABY - How to open your own dance school - ELEVATE YOUR KIZ
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37:04ARTIST: Dwe & Gaby COUNTRY: The Netherlands 🇳🇱 COMPANY: Elevate Your Kiz STYLE: Urban Kiz You have seen their demos online, as teachers internationally and competing in the biggest Kizomba competitions. This year they dared to reach higher - opening a brand new school in Rotterdam - Elevate Your Kiz !! Check out their upcoming events! BUY ME A CO…
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ELLI DON FLAME TEAM - From MJ fan to Global Dancehall star & Tattoo artist
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34:00ARTIST: Elli Don COUNTRY: Jamaica 🇯🇲 CREW: Flame Team STYLE: Dancehall When he was young people asked him to dance like MJ - Today he is running the internationally known Dancehall crew: FLAME TEAM! This week we deep dive into the story of this amazing dancer, teacher, and judge! Follow Elli Don's Tattoo page! BUY ME A COFFEE ☕ Loving real talks …
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ARTIST: Yoda Love Jones COUNTRY: USA 🇺🇸 WEBSITE: Yoda Love Jones STYLES: Bharata Nathyam, Popping, and many more. YODA JONES HAS A LONG LIST OF CREDITS MICHAEL JACKSON CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014, ONE DROP (CIRQUE DU SOLEIL). BENEFIT SHOW FOR WATER. PAUL MC CARTNEY WORLD TOURS, DISNEYS SUMMER GLOW FEST CHRIS BROWN, USHER, TONI BRAXTON …
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Ukrainian Dancehall Dancer Touching Hearts - NIKA MAD SPIRIT
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36:12ARTIST: Nika Mad Spirit COUNTRY: Ukraine 🇺🇦 CREW: Mad Spirit Crew STYLE: Dancehall Culture Dance Clash winner of Dancehall NIKA MAD SPIRIT 🌊 This 15-year-old Ukrainian dancer is touching our hearts and showing the world her passion for Dancehall, a style she has trained since she was a child 😱 BUY ME A COFFEE ☕ Loving real talks with dancers? Click…
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Pacific Dances, Reclaiming before it's lost - Leki Jackson-Bourke
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52:37ARTIST: Leki Jackson-Bourke COUNTRY: Multinesian, New Zealand 🇳🇺🇼🇸🇹🇴🇳🇿 STYLES: Polynesian traditional dances CHECK OUT: PACIFIC DANCE NEW ZEALAND DIGITAL FESTIVAL Traditional Pacific dances?! This week we are deep diving into a corner of the world never featured before on this podcast! Meet Leki Jackson-Bourke: a creative/performing artist o…
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What is WOW Kizomba? - Meet Bianca & Pidjay
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1:07:40ARTIST: Bianca & Pidjay COUNTRY: Canada & France 🇨🇦🇫🇷 STYLE: Kizomba & Urban Kiz FOUNDERS: WOW Kizomba Can you be as good of a leader as a follower? This week we will deep dive into the minds of leading women in the Kizomba scene, breaking norms and visualizing the future ➡️ Bianca & Pidjay BUY ME A COFFEE ☕ Loving real talks with dancers? …
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From Locking Battles to Art Exhibition - Willow Evann
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1:01:08ARTIST: Willow Evann COUNTRY: France 🇫🇷 STYLES: Locking ART: 31project Willow is the french locking-dancer who has competed, judged and danced all over the world. He is a dedicated role-model teaching his students not only the locking foundations but also history, culture and club-world. Willow is also an amazing photographer and today he is doing…
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Organizing Global Dance Festivals - Fred Maestro
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1:00:11ARTIST: Fred Maestro COUNTRY: France 🇫🇷 STYLES: Kizomba & Bachata ORGANIZER: Paris Kizomba Congress and many more! MUSIC: Dj Fred Maestro The entrepreneurial organizer who has managed to stay uncover while producing events for more than a decade, meet the one and only FRED MAESTRO. He is not only a dance teacher in Kizomba and Bachata but also a b…
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How Battle meets Kizomba - Said Dstreet
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1:14:58ARTIST: Said Dstreet (Mameche) COUNTRY: France 🇫🇷 STYLES: Popping, Kizomba, Urban Kiz ORGANIZER: The Battle Kizz CREW: Dstreet Cie Can a real Battle exist in the Kizomba scene? How is it to go from HipHop dancer to booked Urban Kiz instructor? This week we talk with Said, proudly representing Roubaix and dreaming about bringing something new. …
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Performing on stage without any choreography? Let's talk concept with Linda Wardal
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49:43ARTIST: Linda Wardal COUNTRY: Sweden 🇸🇪 STYLES: Contemporary COMPANY: LindaWardal.com How do a contemporary choreographer and dancer think when creating new pieces? Imagine walking on stage without knowing the other dancers or choreography. What can we learn from an artist that has studied contemporary dance and created her own concepts? Time to pl…
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Lindy Hop & Relearning the culture - Alice Mei
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1:00:35ARTIST: Alice Mei STYLES: Swing dancer, Lindy hop, Solo jazz COUNTRY: France From France, Alice Mei is an international instructor who has been spreading the joy of lindy hop and authentic jazz in more than 30 countries through teaching, performing, competing and social dancing. Connecting with a partner through rhythm helps her dance her following…
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How to support the bridge from Jamaica to Europe - Dajana Jurczak
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47:43ARTIST: Dajana Jurczak COUNTRY: Poland 🇵🇱 / The Netherlands 🇳🇱 COMPANY & TRIPS: Dajana Dancer Creations Originally from Poland, Dajana has become one of the most engaged Dancehall event organizers in the Netherlands. She has created several group trips for dancers to Jamaica in order to spread the right knowledge about Dancehall culture. In her pas…
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The FUNK is reborn! - Roché Apinsa from Ghetto Funk Collective
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58:46ARTIST: Roché Apinsa COUNTRY: The Netherlands 🇳🇱 / Maroon 🇸🇷 CREW: Ghetto Funk Collective COMPANY: MBS School of Art The international renowned Locker Roché from Ghetto Funk Collective (you have to check their Instagram)! Roché Apinsa has been in the Dutch and international dance scene for more than 14 years. Juste Debout, Spin Off, SDK World F…
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Konpa or Kompa? The Haitian style winning hearts worldwide - Meet Bev Flowers
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55:53ARTIST: Bev Flowers COUNTRY: Haiti/The US 🇭🇹🇺🇸 STYLES: Konpa, Kizomba, Semba BUSINESS: BEV FLOWERS DANCE COMPANY Konpa-fusion dancer/choreographer Bev Flowers (Beverlie Fleurinay), is a world-renowned Haitian choreographer and dance instructor based in New York City. She specializes in Konpa dance, a modern meringué dance in Haiti. Bev Flowers…
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Can Dancers Make €3-5k of Monthly Online Profit? Meet Coach Sebastian
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49:11ARTIST: Sebastian COUNTRY: Sweden / Cape Verde STYLE: Body Isolation COMPANY: Be Fit And Sensual with Passion to Profit Sebastian is a business, strength & mindset coach helping dancers make €3-5k of monthly Online Profit. He has been dancing for more than 13 years and is specialized in body isolation and dance specific training. Sebastian created …
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From Little Brother to Champion! - Top rock/House dancer Frankwa Marna
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54:15ARTIST: Frankwa COUNTRY: France STYLES: Top Rock & House CREWS: @noblazcrew//@serialstepperzz//@enfantsprodiges//@undercovercrew Frankwa Marna, from Paris, Winner of Juste debout World Final 2016. He started his dance career with Breakdance. Highly influenced by his big brother Kapela, he walked in his footsteps, through Breakdance Toprock and Hous…
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ARTIST: Bagsy COUNTRY: UK STYLES: Waacking, House, Locking + Acting & Stuntman Bagsy has won many battles in the UK and internationally and taught multiple workshops and intensive dance courses in Japan, China, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Russia, Kazakhstan, Scotland, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain, Norway, France, Germany and more. Bagsy also performs in …
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Rihanna & Cirque Du Soleil dancer turns into Filmmaker & Director - Gianinni Semedo Moreira
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55:24ARTIST: Gianinni Semedo Moreira COUNTRY: Netherlands / USA Gianinni Semedo Moreira is a writer-director based in Los Angeles, CA. He was born and raised in The Netherlands and started his career in entertainment as a professional dancer. After a successful career there, Gianinni moved to Los Angeles at the age of 21, to further pursue his career. H…
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Four decades of Dance! How to elevate as a dancer through life. Meet Benedikte Esperi
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1:23:29ARTIST: Benedikte Esperi COUNTRY: Sweden 🇸🇪 WEBSITE: BenedikteEsperi.com Benedikte Esperi is an independent performance artist, choreographer, filmmaker, researcher, producer, and curator based in Sweden. Her atelier/workshop is currently at VULKANO and Finnekumla Dance & Art space. She is published in a variety of venues, such as public sites, gal…
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TRAILER - BREAKIN Eps 4 of SOUNDS FROM THE CYPHER by Korzo
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1:20In the quiet period of Dance Specific Talks, we have been cooking up something special! The host T-zer got invited to help Korzo, the theater in Den Haag, the Netherlands to start their own podcast: Sounds from the Cypher. You will hear T-zer host together with the amazing Sachi as they interview local artists about their work, passion, and lifesty…
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