Explore every episode of the podcast Salsa Language Podcast

In this episode, Juan Matos is sharing his dancing journey starting from Dominical Republic to New York City and beyond. Juan recalling what salsa was in the past and what it has become today. He discusses the "IT" factor in dancers and his way to leave a legacy.

Oliver Pineda is a founder of the Latin Motion Dance Academy based in Sydney, Australia. He is a 10 time World Salsa Champion and a professional musician. Oliver discusses the role of fundamentals, the difference between performance and social dancing, what makes a great social dance, musicality, and much more.

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Robin Campbell is a founder of the Dance Dojo - an online resource for dancers. Robin is a salsero and a content creator with thousands of subscribers and followers on social media. In this chat Robin shares his personal experiences, challenges in dancing, proven ways to level up your skills and more.

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In this conversation with Magna Gopal, we discuss how dancing transformed her into an empowerment coach, technical and mental aspects of dancing, business application of dancing and more.

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Ezgi Zaman is professional dancer from Turkey who performed and taught around the world for over a decade. She incorporates multiple styles of dancing in her repertoire and improvises on stage instead of following a predetermined choreography. Ezgi shares interesting stories, her personal experiences, and the importance of understanding cultural meaning behind salsa dancing.

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Nery Garcia from Elegant Salsa Dance Academy has been teaching for nearly 20 years. He is known for his elegance, grace and smooth lead on the dance floor. Nery is sharing challenges he had to overcome as a young dancer, his outlook on dancing and much more.

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In this episode one of the pioneers of salsa dancing, Frankie Martinez, is sharing his experiences in latin dancing, its history, and current culture. Frankie also explains how martial arts, zen practice and dance are all interconnected.

📺 Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ah-OR7r6wS8?si=MAy9CYRCqbvzIQ_B

This is a conversation with Tomas Guerrero - the owner and director of Santo Rico Dance in Orlando, Florida. Tomas is sharing his thoughts on evolution and history of dancing, New York City's influence, cultural roots of salsa dancing and more.

📺 Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z-zeHFk3ric?si=VDOKai_wak7dn1xP

This is my conversation with Mike Barbieri. He is the founder of the Orlando's most known latin dance studio - Salsa Heat. Mike is sharing his personal dance journey, tips for new dancers, and skills necessary to become a business owner.

📺 Watch this Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0lAJiCXHs78?si=s__ApYt_1FJQvsAT

This is my conversation with Anichi Perez in Ft. Myers, Florida where we met for Nery Garcia's 20th anniversary weekend.

Anichi is a musician, dancer, instructor and an educator. He has developed unique training programs designed to help dancers understand musicality. His comprehensive yet easy-to-follow approach to teaching sets him apart.

Anichi is a rare artist who creates music and performs his creations on the fly. It is fascinating to witness his creativity and expression in person. He shares interesting details about his personal journey, valuable tips for dancers, and the costly mistakes to avoid.

This is my conversation with Terry Salsalianza Tauliaut at the Empire Sensual Movement 2024 Congress in New York City.

His viral videos online inspire dancers across the globe and showcase what is possible when passion is transformed into a skillset.

There aren't many dancers in the scene who are recognized by their first name, but Terry is certainly one of them. He is known worldwide for his incredible musicality, showcased on the social dance floor, in workshops, and during performances. Terry shares his unique story of how salsa dancing found him and offers a rare insight into his dance career.

Peiwei started dancing with CoboBrothers Dance Co. in 2016, and is currently the co-director & choreographer of the company, together with James Cobo, she travels national & internationally to teach, perform & social dance. She is currently dancing Ballet, Tap, Jazz & Contemporary at North Carolina Dance Institute. This is my conversation with Peiwei at the Chicago International Salsa Congress 2025.

Nery Garcia is the founder, owner and director for DanceSWFL. Nery is the original founder and creator of Elegant Rumba Dance Company when he established it in 2008. He is credited with being one of the “World’s Best Leads” by world-renown salsa dancer “Edie, The Salsa Freak,” and is featured on her “World’s Best Leads” DVD series. I spoke with Nery at the Salsa Heat Christmas Gala in December of 2024.

Interview with Alien Ramirez at Baila Tampa Dance Festival, February 2025