Welcome to the tribe of dance lovers! You have found the right place - a platform where we gather around the most epic dance stories out there. In this unique podcast we are getting to know dancers from all over there world, hear their incredible journies, learn from their experiences, and much more. The global dance community is a fantastic melting pot of styles, cultures, and scenes. In this show, Therese Sahlin aka T-zer interviews everyone from underground Hip-hop battlers to famous Bachata stars. From an artistic director in Kenya to living legends of Chicago Footwork - this is the broadest interview podcast on the planet for dancers. Behind every dancer, there is a life story and between the interview episodes, we will gather around the funniest and weirdest dance related experiences. Therese Sahlin aka T-zer has 15+ years within the Scandinavian Hip-hop community as a battle dancer, teacher, and event host. She quickly broadened her network into the social dancing world after her crew started to mix the couple dance Kizomba into their Hip-hop shows. This podcast is released by Be Fit And Sensual, the biggest online coaching and dance specific training for dancers of all styles!
ARTIST: Sandra GutiérrezCOUNTRY: Spain
ARTIST: Two Left FeetCOUNTRY: Guam, USAYOUTUBE: Two Left Feet PodcastSPOTIFY: Two Left Feet PodcastThis 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 wants to facilitate spreading their voice/story via podcast."BUY ME A COFFEE ☕ Loving real talks with dancers? Click here
ARTIST: DJ Ichigo COUNTRY: FranceMUSIC: SoundcloudFESTIVAL: Wakanda WINNER: Global Tarraxo AGENCY: Monama AgencyWhere 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 real talks with dancers? Click here
ARTIST: Talia Bailes COUNTRY: USACOMPANY: Ballet & BooksMISSION: 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 talks with dancers? Click here
ARTIST: Dwe & GabyCOUNTRY: The Netherlands
ARTIST: Elli Don COUNTRY: Jamaica
ARTIST: Nika Mad Spirit COUNTRY: Ukraine
ARTIST: Leki Jackson-Bourke COUNTRY: Multinesian, New Zealand
ARTIST: Bianca & PidjayCOUNTRY: Canada & France
ARTIST: Willow EvannCOUNTRY: France
ARTIST: Fred Maestro COUNTRY: France
ARTIST: Said Dstreet (Mameche)COUNTRY: France
ARTIST: Linda WardalCOUNTRY: Sweden
ARTIST: Alice MeiSTYLES: Swing dancer, Lindy hop, Solo jazzCOUNTRY: 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 and is the most inspiring thing to her at the moment. Alice loves the diversity of movement and the freedom of expression this dance brings to the world. Her hope is to keep learning things and keep on inspiring people for as long as possible. (Info from Retro Weekend).
ARTIST: Dajana JurczakCOUNTRY: Poland
ARTIST: Roché ApinsaCOUNTRY: The Netherlands
ARTIST: Bev FlowersCOUNTRY: Haiti/The US
ARTIST: SebastianCOUNTRY: Sweden / Cape VerdeSTYLE: Body IsolationCOMPANY: Be Fit And Sensual with Passion to ProfitSebastian 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 his company Be Fit And Sensual for more than 7 years ago - the world's largest online training for dancers by dancers. Sebastian was this podcast's very first guest 2 years ago and today we are talking with him about his new coaching program helping dancers create a remote lifestyle by coaching students online.
ARTIST: Frankwa COUNTRY: FranceSTYLES: Top Rock & House CREWS: @noblazcrew//@serialstepperzz//@enfantsprodiges//@undercovercrewFrankwa 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 House. Member of Serial Stepperz Crew & Enfants Prodiges he is going all around the world, taking part in many event and battles that he won: - Juste Debout 2016 (Paris Bercy) - Cercle Underground (Paris) - The Notorious IBE (Heerlen/ Holand) - Rio H2K Battle (Rio/Brazil) - Respect My Talent (St Petersburg/Russie) - SDK Paris et Finalist SDK Europe (Czech Republic) - Who is Who Battle (Paris) - Team DeathMatch Battle (Zurich/Suisse) - International Street Outlet Battle (Porto/Portugal) - Urban Festival Battle (Paris) - Only4Strong Battle (Paris) - Talk is Cheap Battle (Oslo, Norvège) - Seven2Smoke Hip Hop Contest (Orleans/ France) - AOD Battle (Lyon/France) - Battle Circus (Reims)...as well as giving classes and teaching his passion for House Dance and Top Rock. Dancer first, but also Hip-Hop and House DJ, he actually plays to many popular clubs and event like The Notorious IBE, All 4 House, Djoon Club in Paris, Flow boat and many more. (Info by: Dance Star)
ARTIST: BagsyCOUNTRY: UK STYLES: Waacking, House, Locking + Acting & StuntmanBagsy 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 theaters, hosts events, teaches, choreographs, and works as a professional model. Website: BagsyOfficial.com
ARTIST: Gianinni Semedo MoreiraCOUNTRY: Netherlands / USAGianinni 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. He has worked with various major artists like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Shakira and toured the world with Cirque Du Soleil. Gianinni discovered his love for filmmaking and storytelling while traveling the world with these artists. (IMDb Mini Biography By: Gloria Bottse)Website: Gianinni.com
ARTIST: Benedikte EsperiCOUNTRY: Sweden
In 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 lifestyle - all episodes in English!In the fourth episode, it is time to talk about Breakin'! We talk with the dancers, battlers, and theater-makers Zino & Conni from Fractal Collective and Diogo from H3C Heavy Hitters - check it out now on Sounds from the Cypher. Stay tuned for more!
In 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 lifestyle - all episodes in English!The third episode is a very interesting talk about the styles Waacking & Vogue! We talk with the dancers, theater makers, and organizers Sarada Sarita and Shahin Damka - check it out now on Sounds from the Cypher. Stay tuned for more!
In 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 lifestyle - all episodes in English! In the second we have a deep talk with Rotterdam's legendary Lloyd Marengo and Popping slayer Hassani Le Couvreur about the style Popping and their life journies - check it out now on Sounds from the Cypher. Stay tuned for more!
In 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 lifestyle - all episodes in English! The first episode is a very interesting conversation about the term "Urban"! We talk with the dancers and organizers Leal van Herwaarden and Sheree Lenting - check it out now on Sounds from the Cypher. Stay tuned for more!
This week Dance Specific Talks want to highlight the upcoming dance workshop series in Amsterdam: #FeelingsFirstThis information is coming from the Instagram live session Sabou & T-zer had about why they are offering a brand new experience of dance and personal development! About #FeelingsFirst: When taking dance workshops, something we've experienced first hand was this: Going there excited, thinking we'll be sharing, connecting with people, screaming, enjoying ourselves whilst actually DANCING… When in fact, it was mostly all about technique, performance, competition, cameras, ego, showing off… and so on. Which is completely fine, but not for us. We Dance because we crave connections to self and to others; Because Dance reveals our unique talents as human beings; Because Dance enables us to express our emotions and exceptional stories; Because Dance helps us understand our bodies and get into motion no matter what life brings us; Because Dance is Life itself. #FeelingsFirst Dance Workshops Series is born out of one thought: make you EXPERIENCE dance and go through a journey of understanding, connecting, expressing, and sharing. With yourself, AND with others. We're going to:Finding you — let our curiosity guide us towards finding our gifts as dancers;Embracing you — scratch those layers and reveal, own and embrace the unique dancer that lies in you;Sharing you — let that bomb ass of a dancer you are shine, and share their story with the world!AFRO, DANCEHALL and HIGH HEELS on the menu for you to explore and expand your dance journey towards more enjoyment, love and movement freedom.Level is OPEN TO EVERYONE, and we'll be challenging both our beginners & intermediate Queens and the workshops all include: Welcome & refreshments Journaling & visualisation exercices Dance practice Reflection time & connection PRICE tickets:Day pass — 55€Full pass — 150€SPOTS ARE LIMITED so SIGN UP NOW via email at saboudanceacademy@gmail.com.Remember: we dance first, and think later With love xxT-Zer & Sabou
The popping dancer and director of International Dance League ➡️ LEAL ! ARTIST: Leal van HerwaardenCOUNTRY: Rotterdam, the Netherlands
NEXT ARTIST ▶️ LISA LOTTIE!The world-touring Hula Hoop circus artist and actor ➡️ @Lisa_Lottie ! ARTIST: Lisa LottieCOUNTRY: Born in the Netherlands
ARTIST: Simon BusCOUNTRY: The Netherlands
ARTIST: Kamilė Karpalovaitė aka Kamilla Lil'K COUNTRY: Lithuania STYLE: Hip-HopPROJECT: More.Than.A.HumanYOUTUBE: Kamilla Lil'KKamilla Lil'K is a dancer, artist, and event organizer, a personality who radiates positivity and originality! It is a person who opens her soul by dancing. She travels, she searches, she discovers, she creates, and shares. “Most of my inspiration comes from my own experiences and from the stories of people I meet. I am fascinated by how each of us moves naturally, what is hidden behind each of our movements, and what thoughts spin when we move. ” That's how Kamilla expresses herself through movement today, inspired by DANCE in every sense. Both in dance battles, conducting workshops, performing on stage, and creating in the same way. (skillz.lt)Time to enjoy another talk, so plug in your headphones and go on a workout, stretch or just sit back!For video interviews - Check out our Youtube channel!
ARTIST: Rajiv BhagwanbaliCOUNTRY: The Netherlands
How does capitalism connect with our self-worth? In which way does a dancer deal with hundreds of rejections? What does it mean to dare to dream about different things when you are on the top? ARTIST: Nellie Bethel COUNTRY: Denmark
ARTIST: SuperdaveCOUNTRY: USA
ARTIST: MirtyCOUNTRY: The Netherlands
ARTIST: Sonja McCord COUNTRY: USA
ARTIST: Kadu Pires COUNTRY: Brazil
ARTIST: Nathan GeeringCOUNTRY: UK STYLE: Breakin'Company: Rationale ArtsWEBSITE: www.rationalearts.comNathan Geering is an Artistic Director, Consultant, and Accessibility Innovator. He is the founder of the Rationale Method of accessibility and runs a registered charity called Rationale Arts which has the ethos of making art accessible for all. In addition to this Nathan is a published author, multi-award winning film maker, TEDx speaker and was the Artistic Director of the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony in 2017. Nathan is known throughout the flow arts community as the innovator a new movement style called Break-Flow (or B-Flow). This unique style combines the explosive dynamics of Breakin with the fluid movements found within Flow Arts. When Breakin is further combined with Fire Arts the art form becomes Fire-Breakin. Within the fire eating community Nathan is breaking new ground with his unique art form and is truly pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with fire eating - he is breaking all the rules and literally turning fire eating on its head. WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEW at YOUTUBE: DANCE SPECIFIC TALKS ⏯️ Listen at: Spotify, Apple Podcast & Google Podcast !Released by: @befitandsensual Host: @tzerfuse#NathanGeering #RationaleArts #DanceSpecificTalks
Time to talk about Brazilian ZOUK with no one else than ➡️ Arthur Santos!ARTIST: Arthur SantosCOUNTRY: Brazil
"My purpose in life is to inspire other people and I'm doing it one student, one choreo, one performance, one production at the time" - Mike GambleARTIST: Mike GambleCOUNTRY: USA/Sweden
ARTIST: Edyta Czagowiec COUNTRY: Poland (based also in Milan)
"You can be whatever and whoever you desire to be"Daniëlle de Jong lives in a small city in Friesland in the Netherlands. Growing up Daniëlle always loved dancing but her environment did not have much to offer. She was super driven from an early age and became one of the youngest business owners in her region. Never in a million year did she think she was going to teach dancing and do collaborations all over the world, but her passion wanted something else. Today Daniëlle is a loved instructor and dancer both in Kizomba and Lady styling. She teaches online and has represented the Netherlands in the international competition Battle Kizz. Time to plug in those headphones and enjoy this week's episode! Follow Daniëlle !
ARTIST: E-Flex COUNTRY: Ghana
One year of amazing interviews with incredible dancers around the world! This is the first of many compilations we will do in this podcast. As a start we are looking back on some short stories from Kapela, Sebastian from Be Fit And Sensual, Chamalo, Bukky Ayo, King Charles, Redo, Awa & Gloria, Neguin and Kwesi !
Malcolm aka Mally, grew up with his mother in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. At the age of 12 he a dream came true when he got the chance to move to the USA. Since then he has lived in Zambia, Sweden, and now in the Netherlands. How did this young kid end up as a national TV host, a rapper, Zumba instructor, Hip-hop battler, and Kizomba artist? Time to get to know Mally, the partner/crewmate and boyfriend to this podcast host T-zer. For this special one-year anniversary of the podcast Dance Specific TALKS our special guest Mally is called up for a surprise interview! Time to plug in your headphones and enjoy the next episode. Follow Mally on Instagram !Follow hos crew Fuse Fam on Instagram !Check out his upcoming classes at Castle of Dance
Patrick Williams is known as Twoface in the scene and is a dedicated tutting dancer from Germany. Born in München he was first noticed in the Hip-hop scene in Germany using his exceptional techniques in urban styles such as popping, tutting waving, etcetera.Following his ambition as a dancer, he started participating in dance battles. These contests were the start of his international fame not only as a dancer but also as an artist. He won international dance battles such as SDK, The Notorious IBE, and World of Dance. Today Twoface is performing and choreographing theater pieces. Follow Twoface and check out his crazy videos on TikTok!
Magda & Valeria is that kind of couple you simply fall in love with! Meet the bachata ladies from Italy/Poland who are crushing gender norms in the couple dancing scene, representing "a genderless art of expression" as they say it. We are super grateful here at Dance Specific TALKS to interview these lovely dancers and hear more about their unique stories!Follow Magda & Valeria on Instagram!To see this interview in video version, check out Dance Specific TALKS on Youtube!
Godriver aka River Flows was born in Tanzania, but raised in Norway. She loved dancing since childhood and started learning through YouTube. Growing up, her inspirations were women who represented courage, strength, passion, and ambition. From the age of 16, she started instructing a group of women in her community, through a charity organization called Gulset Nærmiljøsenter. After that, she worked for Hero Skien, Fresh Fitness, Sats, Gnist and other organizations.Throughout her career, she has taught countless classes and students, choreographed and performed shows, done bachelorette parties, private shows, and weddings. Today she teaches Afro Dance/Afro Fusion classes, private sessions, and other dance-related events.Check out River Flows on Instagram!
"I never would have thought everything was going to play out the way it did". ARTIST: Jorge aka ATACACOUNTRY: USA
"Injuries can come if you do not take care of your environment, your body, and technique". What are the most common injuries amongst dancers? What patterns can a physiotherapist see in the dance community? How can festivals take better care of dancers during their events? These are some of the questions we are going to ask Dr. Courtney Livingston, the Boston-based physiotherapist dedicated to making a change in the dance scene. She is not only focused on dance-related injuries but also has bigger visions of how we as a collective can help each other. Time to tune into this week's fresh episode of Dance Specific TALKS!