Best Bachata Dancer Podcasts (2024)

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TED 21 | An Intersection of Music, Dance and Confidence with Sherony Lock 30:55

2h ago30:55

30:55

Sherony Lock has been dancing for over a decade and is both a skilled follower and leader. Dancing can be an incredible vehicle for personal growth and Sherony shares with us how salsa and bachata have been a part of her confidence-building journey. She also talks us through the language of dance and the conversation between leader follower and mus…

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TED 20 | The Brain, The Soul, The Culture - The Value Behind the Dance with Lucy Woodham 25:17

4d ago25:17

25:17

Meet Lucy Woodham, a lifelong dancer and a seasoned physiotherapist with over a decade of experience in sports and complex rehab. Passionate about the connection between physical and psychological well-being, Lucy is pursuing a master’s in psychology. In this episode, Lucy challenges us to step away from the Western approach to wellbeing of separat…

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TED 19 | She Says Selfish, I Say Inspired: A Conversation With Rasa 30:04

15d ago30:04

30:04

Join us for a conversation with the incredible Rasa Pauzaite, a professional salsa and bachata dancer, teacher, and performer! With so many years of experience under her belt, Rasa has so much to share with dancers, she is a treasure trove of knowledge! Rasa the Dancer is a favourite at dance events in the UK and beyond, bringing joy and expertise …

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TED 18 | Role Rotation: A Path to Inclusivity on the Dance Floor 28:27

19d ago28:27

28:27

In this episode of the Empowered Dancers Podcast, host Bobbie Miles welcomes back Lea Avrany, an advocate for safer dancing from Switzerland in the bachata scene. The episode explores the concept of "rotation," where dancers switch roles mid-dance, enhancing connection and inclusivity. Lea and Bobbie share insights on overcoming traditional dance n…

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TED 17 | A Learning Mindset & The Culture of Salsa with Deaglán Gibbons 25:33

25d ago25:33

25:33

Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of salsa with Déaglán Gibbons, a fellow Irishman and passionate salsa dancer right here in Bristol. Hear how moving from Ireland to England sparked his love for dance, and how salsa helped him connect with a new community. From casual social dancing to totally hooked, Déaglán's journey is inspiring and full…

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The Rasa Show #3: Why Everyone Should Be Dancing 17:11

1M ago17:11

17:11

Dancing is for EVERYONE, and I think that everyone should have dancing in their life - but I might be a little bit biased, since I am a professional dancer! In today's podcast, I'm talking about the benefits of dancing to your health and wellbeing, and why I think everyone should give it a try! Check it out - I hope you agree!…

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TED 16 | Why a Code of Conduct? 12:44

1M ago12:44

12:44

Today is all about Codes of Conduct. Join me to go through what a Code of Conduct is, its place in the salsa, bachata and kizomba scene and why it is worth having them across the board at dance events. What to expect in this episode: (00:00) - Introduction. (01:50) - What is a Code of Conduct? (03:50) - The Purpose of a Code of Conduct (05.23) - "H…

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TED 15 | Dealing with Reports of Inappropriate Behaviour with Stellan Jara 28:39

1M ago28:39

28:39

Dive into the world of dance empowerment with Stellan, a salsa teacher with over 17 years of teaching experience and 23 years of dancing passion! Stellan's journey began in the 80s and took him around the world, ultimately leading to a thriving dance scene in Bristol. In this episode, Discover how Stellan promotes not just dancer empowerment, but a…

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TED 14 | All Emotions are Valid: Becoming Mindful rather than Critical 20:51

2M ago20:51

20:51

Join us for an inspiring episode with Sandra Burdet, a Bachata instructor, who believes in a continuous growth journey for herself and her students. Learn about her journey from dance to fitness and back again, and how she integrates these experiences into her holistic coaching practice as well as her bachata teaching. In this episode, Sandra share…

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TED 13 | Bullying and Misconduct - both as a newbie and a seasoned player 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

Discover Lisa's bold, straightforward strategies that can empower you to achieve your dreams. Lisa helps thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide, focusing on passive income and business growth. Her success is also reflected in her recent launches and her advocacy for supportive and inclusive business environments. Join us as we chat with the incredibl…

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TED 12 | Pro-Empowerment & Anti-Harassment are Here to Stay with Lea Avrany 25:31

2M ago25:31

25:31

Tune in for interviews with inspiring individuals who share their stories, experiences, and perspectives on and off the dance floor. Ready to boost your confidence on the social dance floor? In this episode, Lea Avrany and Bobbie Miles share their thoughts on the shared responsibility of the community to look after each other and speak up to inappr…

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TED 11 | Thoughts from a Bachata World Champion with Ysenah Bosle 17:24

2M ago17:24

17:24

Tune in for interviews with inspiring individuals who share their stories, experiences, and perspectives on and off the dance floor. Ready to boost your confidence on the social dance floor? In this episode, Ysenah Bosle, Diana Liu, and Bobbie Miles shared their experiences and perspectives on empowerment and confidence in Latin dancing. They empha…

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TED 10 | Confidence and Personal Growth Through Bachata with Coach Wil 27:19

2M ago27:19

27:19

Dancing is more than just movement; it's about confidence and feeling fantastic. However, taking those initial steps into the dance world can be quite challenging, especially if you lack prior experience. From those first beginner steps into dance and now inspiring others to take their first steps into the bachata community, Coach Wil delves into c…

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TED 09 | Neurodivergent Experiences + Masking to Fit In with Helen Daniel 28:27

3M ago28:27

28:27

Neurodiversity's impact on movement and social interaction, particularly within the context of dance, is a topic often overlooked. This episode highlights the challenges faced by some neurodivergent individuals in society from moving to adulthood to dance spaces, particularly those who struggle following instructions. The discussion also opens the …

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TED 08 | Safer Dance Spaces with Lara Tabet 31:13

3M ago31:13

31:13

This episode discusses creating safer spaces in dancing communities, particularly focused on preventing sexual abuse. Lara is a co-founder of the Safer Dance Spaces initiative and in this episode, she talks about the importance of education and bystander intervention in preventing abuse. Dancers are encouraged to speak up if they feel unsafe and to…

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TED 07 | From Social Dancing to Performance + Competition with Diana Liu 23:24

3M ago23:24

23:24

In this second part of Bobbie's interview with Diana Liu, they talk about her experiences, performance dancing, and joining a competition. Diana shares about her first time auditioning and joining competitions, how it helped her understand the differences from social dancing, and how it made her more confident to take on future auditions. Gaining m…

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TED 06 | Social Dancing Tips from a Seasoned Dancer with Diana Liu 23:38

3M ago23:38

23:38

Diana and Bobbie catch up and talk about their festival tips and tricks and how they keep their energy alive to have a good time and for a memorable social dance experience. Prepare to make a list of Diana’s practical tips from preparing for the festivals to selecting the sessions to join and enjoying the social dance events. Listen to this chill c…

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TED 05 | Safe Spaces and the Role of the Teacher with Vanessa Bright 36:10

3M ago36:10

36:10

Creating safe spaces and boundaries is the responsibility of the instructors of the class. But how aware are the instructors and how do we open up this uncomfortable topic of conversation to help create a safe environment for dancers? In this episode, Vanessa and Bobbie share their thoughts about the roles of the teacher and their responsibility in…

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TED 04 | Swapping Roles and the Freedom it Brings with Laura Conde 31:37

3M ago31:37

31:37

Who leads and who follows on the dance floor? When the music comes on, you and your dance partner, more often than not, naturally jump into the leader and follower roles. But what if we swap these roles every so often? How do equal dynamics work? In this episode, Laura and Bobbie talk about the leader-focused heavy culture of dance classes and soci…

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TED 03 | The Highs of Festivals, the Flow of Energy with Grace Clay 23:18

3M ago23:18

23:18

Finding the perfect festival is all about the environment and the energy it brings. You may have the best dancers in a room, but if the atmosphere does not bring out the best in you as a dancer or if the energy of the people around is not right, the experience won't be as great as it could have been. In this episode, Grace and Bobbie talk about dan…

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TED 02 | DJing & Changes in the Scene with Pierre Henry - Part 2 24:43

3M ago24:43

24:43

In this second part of Bobbie's interview with Pierre Henry, the discussion takes a turn to the changes in the dynamics of the dance scene worldwide. Pierre gives his deep observation of how teaching dance has changed from 'creating students' to 'creating a brand of dance for instructors.' He also gives his reflective thoughts on the impact of soci…

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TED 01 | Becoming A Teacher with Pierre Henry - Part 1 19:09

3M ago19:09

19:09

How does one become a Bachata dance teacher? Join us as renowned Bachata and Salsa instructor Pierre Henry share his inspiring journey to becoming a dance teacher. He talks about his passion for dance, teaching philosophy, and the importance and approach to creating a learning environment for dance classes. This episode is part one of a two-part in…

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The Rasa Show #2: Are We Sexualising Women's Fashion On & Off The Dancefloor? 20:40

4M ago20:40

20:40

Welcome back to The Rasa Show! Today's episode has no guest, but we are talking about a subject that I've thought a lot about and spoken about before and that is women's fashion and clothing choices. In this podcast, I'm primarily focusing on the dance environment as a professional dancer, but also in life in general, and asking the question - are …

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The Empowered Dancers Podcast 4:41

4M ago4:41

4:41

Some of the big questions… How can you maintain boundaries in a dance? Why is it so hard to say “no” to a dance? What are teachers actually thinking in lessons? The salsa, bachata and kizomba space is a special one. It’s one where lifelong friendships begin, where people discover a passion, where community becomes family. That’s not to say it doesn…

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The Rasa Show #1: In Conversation With Emanuela Iafrate 52:45

8M ago52:45

52:45

Welcome to the very first episode of The Rasa Show, my brand new podcast, dedicated to nurturing your mind, body and soul with interesting guests and topics, all brought to you from the perspective of a professional dancer! Since I'm a dancer, and my audience is mostly dancers, I thought my first guest should be a dancer and I'm so excited to intro…

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The Rasa Show - A New Podcast Coming Soon! 0:54

8M ago0:54

0:54

Welcome to The Rasa Show, a brand new podcast from Rasa Pauzaite! Stick around for episodes coming soon!By Rasa Pauzaite

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Marina Imas, Ukrainian "La Alemana" of bachata 1:19:56

9M ago1:19:56

1:19:56

Ukrainian La Alemana of bachata and a guide to the world of femininity (elegance, feminine beauty). Marina often proved that every woman can dance and feel like a goddess. Talked about bachata, salsa, Marina’s dance career, and her philosophy in teaching. Українська La Alemana в бачаті та провідник у світ жіночності! Марина вже не раз доказувала, щ…

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Dmytro Chalyi, a salsa, rumba and dancer, choreographer and teacher 1:17:54

10M ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Outstanding teacher, salsa, rumba, and timba dancer Dmytro Chalyi, answers the hosts’ questions, talks about the ethics of a salsa party, how to say no if you’re invited to dance, what’s the difference between social dance and a dance show, also there’s a discussion of a potential salsa festival where everybody says only the truth, what a salsero c…

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Vitaliy Pastushenko, a salsa dancer and teacher, participant of Mamboland 1:05:44

10M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

With Vitaliy Pastushenko, a salsa dancer and teacher, we dive deep into various topics like preparing for a show, dancing to live music, his passion for dancing, and his participation at the international festival Mamboland, among others. Разом з Віталієм Пастушенко, сальса танцівником та викладачем, ми занурюємось у велику кількість цікавих тем, т…

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Iryna Smereka, a Ukrainian dancer and teacher 57:16

11M ago57:16

57:16

How is it to be a Ukrainian dancer and teacher in Germany now during the war, which kind of ethics is better to teach the beginners, and why is it so cool to be beside the stage during live concerts - irrepressible Iryna Smereka answers these questions, and impresses us with fascinating and unusual facts about living abroad. Also, she talks about h…

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Dmytro Ganzevych, a dancer, teacher, musician, and now a Ukrainian soldier 1:02:54

11M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

This time our guest was Dmytro Ganzevych, a dancer, teacher, musician, and now a soldier. Dima tells us how he started to dance salsa, how he became a musician, and why it’s a good idea to tell everything to your student. Цього разу у нас в гостях Дмитро Ганзевич, танцюрист, викладач, музикант, а тепер військовий. Діма розповідає, як він почав займ…

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Alexander Ivlyev, conga player of Dislocados, and the first salsa contest winner in Ukraine 58:34

12M ago58:34

58:34

In this episode, the hosts talk with Alexander Ivlyev, conga player of Dislocados. What are congas, their role in salsa, how Alexander became the first salsa contest winner in Ukraine, why Cuba became one of the most important birthplaces of dance music - this and many more in the 4th episode. У цьому епізоді ведучі спілкуються з конгістом гурту Di…

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Ksenia Kozlovskaya, dancer, choreographer, DJ, and teacher 1:19:30

12M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Anabell and Ilya are having an interesting conversation with great Ksenia Kozlovskaya, dancer, choreographer, DJ, and a teacher. Discussing the salsa movement in Ukraine and Romania, the process of creating a dancing show, and different salsa styles among others. Анабель та Ілля мають цікаву розмову з чудовою Ксенією Козловською: танцівницею, хорео…

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Be Inspired by Dercio Gomate, a Mozambican musician 28:57

12M ago28:57

28:57

I was so excited to have an interview with Dercio Gomate on "Inspire in Half an Hour" podcast. Dercio is a Mozambican musician/composer based in Maputo. His music has taken him to Berlin, Zurich, and this year to Washington D.C. where Dercio and fellow musicians showcased a piece they had composed for a nature documentary film shot in Botswana for …

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Olesya Zdorovetska, singer of the Ukrainian salsa band Dislocados 1:33:47

12M ago1:33:47

1:33:47

Olesya Zdorovetska, singer of the Ukrainian salsa band Dislocados, composer and vocalist who works in different musical genres. Olesya speaks about Dislocados and the upcoming concert on Sunday. She also talks about Ukrainians in Ireland, historical analogies between Ukraine and Ireland, and other topics also discussed. Олеся Здоровецька: вокалістк…

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Reinaldo Powell, leader of the first salsa school in Ukraine “Salsa Club” 2:16:39

1y ago2:16:39

2:16:39

Reinaldo Powell, the leader of the first salsa school in Ukraine “Salsa Club”, speaks about his childhood in Cuba, his moving to Ukraine, and the beginning of the salsa era in Kyiv. Рейнальдо Пауель, лідер першої в Україні сальса школи «Сальса Клуб», розповідає про своє дитинство на Кубі, про переїзд в Україну та початок сальса ери в Києві. Ukraini…

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Be inspired by Aliénor Salmon, author of ‘Finding Rhythm’, an advocate for happiness and founder & CEO of ‘Bailando Journey’. 30:28

1y ago30:28

30:28

Be inspired by Aliénor Salmon, author of ‘Finding Rhythm’, an advocate for happiness and founder & CEO of ‘Bailando Journey’. Aliénor gave up her full-time job to follow her dream to learn how to dance. It was a journey of self-discovery #dance #salsa #bachata #latindance #selfdiscovery #happinessBy Ruth

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Be inspired by the talented Katanga, a professional salsa dancer and bachata teacher. 27:48

1y ago27:48

27:48

Be inspired by the talented Katanga, a professional salsa dancer and bachata teacher. His path to dance was different, sometimes criticism can spur you to do great things! He chats to me about his experiences in international dance competitions, including coping with stage fright and how dance can bring joy to so many people of all ages and differe…

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Be inspired by Michelle Sintaa Morna, a yoga & meditation instructor! 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

32:20

Be inspired by Michelle Sintaa Morna, a yoga & meditation instructor. How can we cope better with life’s stresses? How can we be happier? Michelle has given yoga and meditation sessions for over eight years in Mozambique, and since COVID-19 to online students around the world. She is also currently studying yoga therapy. #yoga #meditation #visualis…

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Be Inspired by Emeka Ntone Edjabe, a South African artist based in Johannesburg 25:45

1+ y ago25:45

25:45

In this episode of Inspire in Half an Hour I chat with Emeka Ntone Edjabe, a South African artist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Emeka enjoys experimenting with many different forms of art including acrylic painting and indigo tie-dye, and he loves teaching children. Emeka talks about his plans to set up a community arts centre in Johannesbur…

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THE RED FLAME of KIZ - Sandra Gutiérrez 1:19:15

1+ y ago1:19:15

1:19:15

ARTIST: 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 1:23:12

1+ y ago1:23:12

1:23:12

ARTIST: 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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Be Inspired by Cooper Rust, a ballerina, ballet teacher & the Executive Director of Artists for Africa, who is based in Nairobi, Kenya. 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

29:22

In this episode of Inspire in Half an Hour I chat with Cooper Rust, who has danced as a principal ballerina on stages around the United States before founding Artists for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. Originally from South Carolina, United States, Cooper now lives in Nairobi where her organization supports young talented Kenyan ballet dancers from the …

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PRINCE of WAKANDA, The winner of Global Tarraxo - DJ ICHIGO 1:05:56

1+ y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

ARTIST: 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 38:09

1+ y ago38:09

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ARTIST: 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 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

37:04

ARTIST: 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 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

34:00

ARTIST: 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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Be inspired by GreatJoy Ndlovu, a Zimbabwean artist, based in Johannesburg, South Africa 33:23

2y ago33:23

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In this episode of Inspire in Half an Hour I chat with GreatJoy Ndlovu, a Zimbabwean artist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He talks to me just before he travels to Florence, Italy for the launch of his solo exhibition, ‘Enigma of the Soul’ at the Tobian Art Gallery 1-15 October 2022. #greatjoy#art #visualarts #Zimbabwe #SouthAfrica #Johannesb…

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Who is YODA LOVE JONES? 59:38

2y ago59:38

59:38

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 36:12

2y ago36:12

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ARTIST: 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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