EPISODES
Episode One
Vince (Invinceable) Torres stops by to tell us a little bit about himself and give us his takes on the evolution of the bachata scene. We talk about who should be teaching, aggressive cougars, dance etiquette, why we should only have one bachata room at festivals, and more.
EPISODE 1.5
Continuing the conversation with Invinceable… Drama in New York? Social dance attire and Alejandro Rey doesn’t answer his phone.
ESPISODE TWO
Samy “El Magico” pops in from France to talk about his origin story. How he went from DJ to dancer. Living with Joan Soriano in the Dominican Republic. Why Korke and Judith introduced him to Carolina and more.
EPISODE THREE
Leslie Ferreira stops by to talk about what sets a professional latin dancers apart from the average. Why traveling American dancers are less prevalent than their European counterparts. Why she’s doing away with multiple rooms at the Los Angeles Bachata Festival and what you can do to be seen as a professional.
EPISODE FOUR
Terrance Brian welcomes me into his home in San Diego. How he went from a video camera to a singing career. Singer Esme had him write how many songs in two days?! Why he wouldn’t push his daughters into bachata. Is the world ready for more Bachata in English?
EPISODE FIVE
Derek Vinci aka “The Codebreaker” of EQS stops by. He gives us his perspective as the owner of an independent label who manages several artists including Vinny Rivera, Mr. Don and J. Salez. How does he manage the egos or artists, what he means when he says salsa and merengue are dead, and why Dominicans should be more accepting of the new wave of bachata.
EPISODE SIX
We welcome Alejandro Dellatorre to the show. He discusses the Salsa scene and its lack of modernization. He talks about investing in yourself and I incarcerate my first offenders during my new segment called, “La Prisión.”
EPISODE SEVEN
Alejandro Rey (the salsero?!) stops by to give us the definitive beginning to the bachata story in LA. Who is Officer Kreme? Why choosing the correct partner can take your career to another level. And who deserves to be in La Prisión this week.
EPISODE EIGHT
I sit down with Astro at bachata Camp! We discuss why he doesn't mind sharing his political views despite the possibility of it hurting his business. Why did he start bachata camp? And balancing being a new father while trying to promote and grow his business.
EPISODE NINE
Erica Nicole of All Eyez On She stops in to talk about her personal journey overcoming illness, starting from scratch after a longstanding partnership and building one of the premiere latin dance team brands in Los Angeles today while empowering women.
EPISODE TEN
Prophex joins the show to talk about his process as an artist and as a producer. Why DJ's should play more orignal material and fewer remixes. And his biggest disappointment professionally with one of the biggest artists in the game today.
EPISODE ELEVEN
Mike Zuniga stops by to tell us about his journey in bachata and how it started on vacation. He talks about why it's so important for instructors to be welcoming. And the origins of Rhythmic Fusion dance studio.
EPISODE TWELVE
Jo Quinoñes stops by to talk about her beginnings in dance. Why she feels she's lost but also striving to reinvigorate her island roots. And why showing ass is counterproductive to true growth, development and artistry in the dance community.
EPISODE THIRTEEN
DJ SOOOONASTY sits down with me to discuss his transition from sports to dance. Why even he as one of LA's top instructors still takes classes regularly. And how Steven's built a brand that touts global recognition.
EPISODE FOURTEEN
Luis Aragon checks in during the LA Summer Bachata Festival. Why did he name his company Cielo Dance events? What are his secrets to constant success in a diluted market? And his thoughts on the Daniel and Toms fiasco.
EPISODE FIFTEEN
Aubrey Ares of Empowered Movement Dance Company (EMDC) stops by for a chat. How did the Los Angeles Lakers help her organize her ideas of running one of the premiere fusion dance teams in Los Angeles? Why did she decide to commute 2 1/2 hours as a team owner to join someone else's team? How has it been trusting the people she helped develop with her team after her decisive moment to step back and focus more on family and life?
EPISODE THIRTEEN
DJ SOOOONASTY sits down with me to discuss his transition from sports to dance. Why even he as one of LA's top instructors still takes classes regularly. And how Steven's built a brand that touts global recognition.
EPISODE ELEVEN
Mike Zuniga stops by to tell us about his journey in bachata and how it started on vacation. He talks about why it's so important for instructors to be welcoming. And the origins of Rhythmic Fusion dance studio.
EPISODE NINE
Erica Nicole of All Eyez On She stops in to talk about her personal journey overcoming illness, starting from scratch after a longstanding partnership and building one of the premiere latin dance team brands in Los Angeles today while empowering women.
EPISODE SEVEN
Alejandro Rey (the salsero?!) stops by to give us the definitive beginning to the bachata story in LA. Who is Officer Kreme? Why choosing the correct partner can take your career to another level. And who deserves to be in La Prisión this week.