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Ray Ray Salsa
by Ray Ray Salsa
This podcast is a unified approach to dance and the impacts it has and can have in our culture. Discussions will not be limited by one genre, style or technique. WE hope you continue to enjoy our PODCAST and the community grows from the knowledge shared here.You can find my videos about these subjects on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@rayraysalsa?lang=en
Episodes
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6/2023 Dating A Dancer - What It's Like Dating In The Dance Community
What is it like dating a dancer? Ray Ray and Annabel were curious about other dancer's experiences so they put out a ten question survey to find out. In this episode they discuss the results. Annabel suggests that for dating to be successful, both dancers have to be extremely confident and…
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5/2023 The Highs and Lows of Teaching Salsa at a Children's Home
Here are some of the challenges and thrills of teaching Salsa to children at a summer Art Camp. You'll hear the highs and lows of our experience and our biggest take-aways. -------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Wedding ceremony highlights 07:05 Kids at Crossroad...
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4/2023 Never Stop Being A Student - Interview with Bryant Ayala
Never stop being a student. This has been Bryant Ayala's philosophy as he continues his dance journey from childhood to champion level dancer. Bryant Ayala grew up in a dance family and now teaches, performs, directs and judges. His specialty Salsa style is Mambo On2. He will be in Oklahoma City...
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3/2023 Avoiding a Toxic Dance Community with "Salsa Moshe" Dr. Mark Wexler
Let's geek out with Neuropsychologist Dr. Mark Wexler, also known as Salsa Moshe about the qualities of a healthy dance community and how to avoid creating a toxic dance community. Follow Salsa Moshe: Instagram: @medancer21 Facebook: "Salsa Moshe Mark Wexler" ____________________________...
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2/2023 BONUS - Attracting Better Partners - Interview with Edie, The Salsa Freak!!
Bonus juicy tid bits from Edie, The Salsa Freak!! Edie talks about how her Black Belt Salsa curriculum is designed to enhance the alpha masculinity and alpha femininity inside you as a dance partner and how it has the surprising side effect of helping you attract better partners. What are your...
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2/2023 Part 2 - Creating a Successful Apprentice Program - Interview with Edie, The Salsa Freak!!
Ray Ray Salsa and Annabel Valencia interview Edie, The Salsa Freak!!, a legend in the Salsa world. Edie talks about how she created a successful apprentice program for her dance studio, which runs and grows her classes even if she's not there. What are your thoughts? Let us know. Edie will be in...
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8. Learn How to Dance. Stop Believing the Lies
What's the best way to learn how to dance? Ray discusses what it takes to learn any new skill, including dance. Is it innate talent? Is it learned? What limits potential dancers from taking dance lessons? He references great books like Limitless by Jim Quick, and Peak Secrets From the New Science...
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2/2023 Part 1 - Dancing Salsa On1 vs On2 - Interview with Edie, The Salsa Freak!!
Ray Ray Salsa and Annabel Valencia interview Edie, The Salsa Freak!!, a legend in the Salsa world. Here she talks about her Black Belt Salsa system and her thoughts on dancing Salsa On1 versus Salsa On2. What are your thoughts? Let us know. Edie will be in Oklahoma City on Memorial Day weekend…
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1/2023 Creating Connection - Interview with Cindy Velez
How do we create a good connection with our dance partner(s)? Cindy Velez addresses this topic, from the angle of her background in Urban Kizomba. You can watch the YouTube video of this conversation here https://youtu.be/ikb24sHqQFM Timestamps: Opening: Intros, Info on KUA Weekender, How Cindy &...
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12. A look back at 2022's big events
Ray and Annabel are back with a review of what happened in 2022 and preview of what to expect in 2023 2022 was full of ups and downs - in January Ray's mom passed away - in March was the memorial service for Ray's mom in Ohio - in September Annabel moved from Lawton to Oklahoma City - Hazel Lopez...
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10. A Candid Discussion About Men Who Follow on the Dance Floor With Jesus Hernandez
Jesus, Dolce, and Ray discuss with Jesus Hernandez the benefits of training to be an omni dancer. An omni dancer is a dancer who learned the lead and follow of a dance.
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9. A New Student's Perspective - Interview with Annabel Valencia
Ray Ray interviews new dancer Annabel Valencia (www.annabelvalencia.com), a student who has been in the Oklahoma City dance community for less than a year. Ray discovers her perspective of the community and her secrets to consistent improvement. Find out how Annabel got started taking Salsa…
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7. Interview with the young and brilliant Ivis Torres Turley
Join Dolce and Ray as they interview the young and brilliant Ivis Torres Turley, OKC's newest dance studio owner and instructor. Ivis was born in the Dominican Republic, started dancing at the age of three and even choreographed dances as a young child for her cousins' birthday parties! She moved...
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6. The Dance Journey with Maritza Rodriguez - Part 2
Join us as we conclude our discussion with Maritza Rodriquez about The Dance Journey. Ray and Dolce Interview Maritza Rodriguez, winner of The World Latin Dance Competition in Salsa Same Gender in 2014.
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5. The Dance Journey with Maritza Rodriguez - Part 1
Listen to part 1 of our 2 part Series on the Dance Journey. Ray and Dolce Interview Maritza Rodriguez, winner of The World Latin Dance Competition in Salsa Same Gender in 2014.
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4. Dance etiquette that every Social dancer should know Part 2
Part 2 - Let's discuss Social Dance Etiquette some more. Find out what the differences are between Social dancing and dancing in clubs. They aren't the same! Dolce and Ray Ray talk about some subjects that aren't often talked about in dance classes or on the dance floor. Think of this episode as…
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3. Dance etiquette that every Social dancer should know Part 1
Let's discuss Social Dance Etiquette. Find out what the differences are between Social dancing and dancing in clubs. They aren't the same! Dolce and Ray Ray talk about some subjects that aren't often talked about in dance classes or on the dance floor. Think of this episode as a list of unwritten...
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2. Interview with Marti Rickman a founder of the Oklahoma City Latin dance scene
Dolce and Ray Ray's emotional interview Marti Rickman. Marti was born in Palmira, Colombia. She was the 11th child in a family of 13 children. Her deep desire to live her dream is what brought her to the United States. Listen to her captivating journey of how she got to where she is today, a...
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1. Salsa by Ray and Dolce Who?
Welcome to Smooth Salsa in Oklahoma City by Ray and Dolce Salsa. This podcast is about Salsa Dance and the Oklaohma Dance scene. We discuss events going on. Share advice for students and instructors. We promote performances in the local.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is a unified approach to dance and the impacts it has and can have in our culture. Discussions will not be limited by one genre, style or technique. WE hope you continue to enjoy our PODCAST and the community grows from the knowledge shared here.You can find my videos about these subjects on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@rayraysalsa?lang=en
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