Oliver Pineda

On Today's Episode we have the splendid Mr. Oliver Pineda. Who is a 10x World Salsa Champion. Who has been dancing salsa for over 30 years. He is the founder of Latin Motion Dance Academy. He has been a Choreographer for "So You Think You Can Dance" & 'Dancing With The Stars'. He is also a percussionist and was born in Sydney, Australia. In this episode we talk about: Timestamps: - His childhood 02:00 His time as a Ballroom Dancer and Tae Kwon Do - 09:00 Living with Chilean Parents - 13:00 Impact of Music – 14:00 Introduction to Salsa – 17:00 Beginner Stage in Salsa – 20:40 - Do Children have an advantage? 22:00 What got you into Ballroom – 27:00 Latin Motion Dance Academy - 33:00 Breaking Routines - - Covid 19 In Australia – 34:45 - Learning to teach – 41:00 - The role of a coach – 45:00 - Hints and Tips for Teaching – 47:00 - Hints and tips for your basic step -51:00 - Body Movement – 54:30 - Sydney Rueda Dance Company – 58:00 - Musicality – 59:00 - One tip to make you a better dancer – 1:03:00 ...**Social Media**... https://www.oliverpineda.dance/ https://www.facebook.com/oliverpineda.dance/ https://www.latinmotion.sydney/our-team/ https://www.instagram.com/oliverpinedadance/ https://www.instagram.com/latinmotiondance/