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Scalora DanceSport
by Alessandro Scalora
Scalora DanceSport brings the glamour, drama, and electricity of the ballroom straight to your ears. Big music, high stakes, and the stories behind the spotlight. From show-stopping performances to the pressure, passion, and personalities that fuel them, each episode dives into competition, creativity, training, and transformation. This is where DanceSport meets entertainment, tradition meets modern showmanship, and every step tells a story. Lights on. Music up. The dance begins.
Episodes
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Reaction with Sergej Milicija: 2023 WDSF Amateur Latin World Championship
In this episode of Scalora DanceSport, we sit down with Sergej Milicija — former world champion, multiple-time Ukrainian Champion (Latin & Standard), Blackpool and UK finalist, coach and adjudicator — to react to highlights from the 2023 WDSF Amateur Latin World Championship in Sibiu, Romania....
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From Vienna to Victory: Anatoliy Shvarts & Tatiana Keegan — WDSF Senior III Latin World Champions
In this episode of Scalora DanceSport, we sit down with Anatoliy Shvarts and Tatiana Keegan, the 2025 WDSF Senior III Latin World Champions — the first Americans ever to claim this prestigious title at the World DanceSport Federation Championships in Vienna. Anatoliy and Tatiana share their...
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Veera Kinnunen: Dance Beyond the Surface
Veera Kinnunen nasce in Svezia da genitori Finlandesi. E, Insieme a lei, nasce anche l'amore per la danza, che non la abbandona mai. Inizia infatti a ballare all'età di 7 anni e studia varie discipline tra cui: danza classica, jazz, moderno, contemporaneo, standard, salsa, bachata, merengue, hip...
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Luigi La Rocca & Marika Scerra: Campioni Mondiali & Europei – Racconti di Passione
In questo episodio di Scalora DanceSport, incontriamo Luigi La Rocca e Marika Scerra, coppia italiana di assoluto rilievo nella danza sportiva. Luigi e Marika sono Campioni Mondiali WDSF Latin Youth e Campioni Europei WDSF Latin Under 21, oltre ad aver conquistato numerosi titoli nelle…
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Michael Puglisi: Mentalità da Campione e Visione Showdance
In questo episodio di Scalora DanceSport parliamo con Michael Puglisi, sette volte Campione Italiano e due volte finalista al Campionato del Mondo WDSF Showdance. Un’intervista intensa che ripercorre la sua carriera tra competizione, creatività e crescita personale. Michael condivide riflessioni…
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Augusto Schiavo: A DanceSport Legend Unveiled
Step inside an unforgettable conversation with DanceSport icon Augusto Schiavo, a pioneer whose legacy shaped ballroom on the world stage. From championship triumphs to deep reflections on artistry, technique, and the evolution of competitive dance, this episode goes beyond steps and scores. Hear...
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Fearless Motivation Latin Final 1:30
This latin final brought to you by Scalora DanceSport holds I Didn't Come This Far To Only Come This Far (Motivational Video) THE JOURNEY by Fearless Motivation. Motivational speeches from the new album "FEED YOUR MIND WITH SUCCESS".
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First Ever WDSF Solo Latin World Champion, Alessia Pecchia
The first ever WDSF Solo Latin world champion, Alessia Pecchia, sits down with Alessandro to discuss everything Solo Latin. Solo Latin is a new and developing style within the WDSF. In 2023 the WDSF hosted its first world championship in the style in Spain.
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Ballroom Final • Scalora DanceSport • UK International Led by Mr. Bill Irvine MBE
Scalora DanceSport presents your very own UK Professional Ballroom Final led by the DanceSport Legend, Mr. Bill Irvine MBE! Each dance is a 1:30 min and 100% of the music and copyrights belong to Ross Mitchell His Band and Singers!
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Latin Final • Scalora DanceSport • UK International
Scalora DanceSport presents your very own UK Internatioanl Latin Final! Each dance is a 1:30 min and 100% of the music and copyrights belong to Ross Mitchell His Band and Singers
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Anatoliy Shvarts & Tatiana Keegan on Scalora DanceSport
We’re BACK with an ALL NEW episode featuring two of America’s finest DanceSport athletes; Anatoliy Shvarts & Tatiana Keegan! These two world class dancers have conquered finals in prestigious events such as: • WDSF 2023 Senior II Latin World Championship in the Netherlands • WDSF 2022 Senior II...
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LIVE Interview w/ Yan Bang Bang & Lucy
Get ready as we bring these two fantastic world class dancers to Scalora DanceSport!🏆 Yan Bang Bang and Lucy are WDSF @wdsfdancesport world championship finalists and bronze medalists of the WDSF GrandSlam Series! 💃🏽🕺🏽
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Ballroom Final Led by Mr. Peter Maxwell {1:30 min}
Scalora DanceSport presents to you a Ballroom Final led by the voice of the DanceSport legend, Mr. Peter Maxwell! Each dance is a 1:30 min and 100% of the music and copyrights belong to Ross Mitchell His Band and Singers
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A Morning Chat w/ Loraine Barry
We had the honor to speak with the legend and queen herself, Madam Loraine Barry. Listen as we discuss how she met the world Champion Andrew Sinkinson and how they began to dance together. We also discussed the CORRECT timing of a Feather Step in the Slwo Foxtrot. Loraine had quite the impressive...
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Fratelli d'Italia w/ Francesco Galuppo
Alessandro Scalora sits down with the WDSF DanceSport Amateur Standard World Champion, Francesco Galuppo! Together they dive into the WDSF 2022 Amateur Standard World Championship discussing his emotions when they called his name, along with Debora’s, as the Champions along with the various...
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Backstage of Ballando con le Stelle w/ Milly Carlucci
Alessandro Scalora sits down with, the host of 'Ballando con le Stelle' (the Italian rendition of Dancing with the Stars), Milly Carlucci! Together they speak about Milly's past along with the history of the show! They also dive into future plans for the show! Enjoy this fabulous interview!
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Red, White, and Denmark with Ashli Williamson
Welcome back to another episode on Scalora DanceSport! This week we bring an American beauty to the stage! She holds 10 WDSF World Championship titles! From Burbank, California ASHLI WILLIAMSON! Listen as we discuss her early stages of her career in the states. She quickly traveled nationally as...
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From Dreamers to Champions - Vladislav Untu & Polina Baryshnikova
Vladislav Untu & Polina Baryshnikova sit down with Scalora DanceSport to discuss their decorated dance career and their mind set! Listen as we find out how they train, how their idols are, and how crazy and active their life's are!
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German Commitment with Claudia Koehler!
Listen as Claudia Koehler joins us as we discuss the #GermanCommitment! Welcome back to SDS! We are very happy to welcome the beautiful Claudia Koehler! We begin by discussing her early stages of her career as she grew up in Germany. She tells us how she progressed through the DanceSport ranks…
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Let's talk Viennese Waltz with Tjaša Vulič
Tjaša Vulič sits down with Scalora DanceSport to discuss her career with Luca Bussoletti and their research on the development of the Viennese Waltz!
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Behind the Scenes with Vincenzo Mariniello
Vincenzo Mariniello is a world renounced dancer who had a decorated career representing the country of Italy. In our discussion with him we discussed her early ages in life, growing up in Napoli, Italy. We also discussed who his idols were then and now!
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HIGHLIGHT - Did Luca Baricchi Have Parental Support?
Checkout this highlight from our interview with the one and only Luca Baricchi! The question is brought to us by Luciana Todaro, she asks if Luca had parental support throughout his career! Full Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcUqW... Scalora DanceSport Socials: Facebook:...
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HIGHLIGHT - Barbara Ambroz on Gender Neutral
Checkout this highlight from the Open Mic Session w/ Barbara Nagode Ambroz. Igor Golovach asks her about her thoughts on the topic of gender neutral dancing! Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6L-v... Scalora DanceSport F acebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaloraDance...I nstagram:...
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HIGHLIGHT - Luca's Thoughts on WDSF & WDC with Salvatore Todaro
Checkout this highlight from our interview with the one and only Luca Baricchi! The question is brought to us from Salvatore Todaro, listen as he asks which federation Luca prefers! Full Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcUqW... Scalora DanceSport Socials: Facebook:...
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Open Mic Session w/ Barbara Nagode Ambroz
We’re back with another LIVE Open Mic Session with Barbara Nagode Ambroz! 🎙 We will discuss a variety of topics such as her book: BACK TO THE ROOTS: The authentic Cuban footprint in competitive Latin American dancing, 🇨🇺as well as the Cuban Experience, 🔥 followed by some philosophical views…
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Amarsi - Love Yourself
Amarsi - Love Yourself Credits: Voice - Alessandro Scalora (https://www.facebook.com/alessandro.s...) (https://www.instagram.com/alessandro....) Song - Nuvole Bianche by Ludovico Einaudi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyY4I...) Original Speech - Roberto Benigni...
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An Exclusive Hour w/ Ekaterina Vaganova
Listen as Alessandro and Sima discuss with Ekaterina about her past and how she grew up in a small military based city - Vilyucinsk, Russia. She was inspired by her brother he began his dancing career as a Ballet dancer and then transitioned into the DanceSport world. Further into our discussion…
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Let's Get Real w/ Luca Baricchi
The one and only legend, Luca Baricchi is with us on Scalora DanceSport!⚜️ We would like to thank Luca for sharing his time and priceless information with us. We discussed topics such as DanceSport in the Olympics, the progress of the Standard style, which is stronger; the WDSF or the WDC?, along...
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S & S Show Ep.6 Ft. Kostadin Vasilev & Simona Gentile
Season 1 Episode 7 of the S & S Show on Scalora DanceSport! This we are featuring a new couple; Kostadin Vasilev and Simona Gentile! They recently began dancing together but they have had many impressive achievements through out their dance careers. They both began dancing at a very young age and...
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HIGHLIGHTS - Artur Balandin & Anna Salita - Marathon of International Champions
Back in November of 2020, Scalora DanceSport hosted the Marathon of International Latin Champions. The featured champions were: 1. Artur Balandin & Anna Salita 2. Earle Williamson & Veronika Myshko 3. Errol & Ami Williamson 4. Kostadin Vasilev & Roberta Scuderi The Special Guests were: 1. Anton...
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Soccer Talk Highlights - Marathon of International Latin Champions
Gabriele Goffredo, Andrea Silvestri, and Alessndro Scalora's soccer talk on the Marathon of International Latin Champions! Watch the FULL marathon on Scalora DanceSport platforms! Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaloraDance.. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaloradanc......
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HIGHLIGHTS - Andrea Silvestri & Martina Váradi - Marathon of International Latin Champions
Andrea Silvestri & Martina Váradi on the Marathon of International Latin Champions. Watch FULL marathon on all Scalora DanceSport platforms! Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaloraDance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaloradanc TikTok:...
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HIGHLIGHTS - Winson Tam & Anastasia Novikova - Marathon of International Latin Champions
Winson Tam & Anastasia Novikova on the Marathon of International Latin Champions. Watch the FULL interview on all Scalora DanceSport platforms! Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaloraDance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaloradanc TikTok:...
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HIGHLIGHTS - Edgar Borjas & Alina Nowak - Marathon of International Latin Champions
Edgar Borjas & Alina Nowak on the Marathon of International Latin Champions! Watch the FULL Marathon of International Latin Champions on all Scalora DanceSport platforms! Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaloraDance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaloradanc TikTok:...
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HIGHLIGHTS - Charles Schmitt & Elena Salikhova - Marathon of International Latin Champions
Charles Schmitt & Elena Salikhova on the Marathon of International Latin Champions on Scalora DanceSport! Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaloraDance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaloradanc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scaloradance
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HIGHLIGHTS - Group Discussion - Marathon of International Latin Champions
In this group discussion with Andrea Silvestri, Martina Váradi, Winson Tam, Anastasia Novikova, Edgar Borjas, Alina Nowak, Charles Schmitt, and Elena Salikhova talk about how or what they wish to be remembered for! Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaloraDance Instagram:...
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HIGHLIGHTS - President Ken Richards - Marathon of International Latin Champions
President Ken Richards was featured as the firs Surprise Special Guest on the Marathon of International Latin Champions. With him we discussed topics such as international relations, his first hundred days in office, as well as what he wants his legacy to be as President of the USA DANCE, Inc...
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HIGHLIGHTS - Gabriele Goffredo & Anna Matus - Marathon of International Champions
5 times world champions and 3 times European champions, Gabriele Goffredo and his wife Anna Matus joined us on the Marathon of International Latin Champions on Scalora DanceSport. Together we discussed their future son, Leonardo Goffredo who will be born later this year! Gabriele and Ana talked...
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A Presidential Conversation w/ Madam President Violeta Yaneva
Violeta Yaneva was recently elected president of the Bulgarian National DanceSport Federation. Listen as the President discusses goals for the federation as well as her thoughts. She then continued to discuss the Bulgarian festival with the open marks from the adjudicators.
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S & S Show Ep. 5 Ft. Marco Gervasi & Stefania Guglielmino
Welcome back to the S & S Show! This is Season 1 Episode 6 featuring Marco Gervasi & Stefania Guglielmino! We sat down with this new couple to discuss a little about them. Both of them began dancing at a very young age. Then Stefania took a but of a break! How did Marco convince her to get back…
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Let's Chat w/ Kristers Šmits & Shelly Umanksy
Coming to @scaloradancesport May 20, at 8:00AM-EST... ✨ Kristers Šmits & Shelly Umansky ✨ (@kristiks15 @shellyumansky__ ) Kristers & Shelly began dancing together in 2020. They have started to make a name for themselves as they travel all across the country making finals! 🌟 We sat down with them...
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A Quick Chat w/ Stefano Di Filippo
We sat down with Stefano Di Filippo at the Philadelphia DanceSport Championships in Tampa, Florida. Listen as we take a look as his past and how he came into the dance industry. Then, we discuss what he likes to see in his students and what motivates him! Follow Scalora DanceSport on all social...
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Morning Chat with Tatsiana Lahvinovich
Tatsiana Lahvinovich Galchun is a former professional ballroom dancer, specializing in the International Style Latin division. She is a Belarus, Croatia, and Slovenia National Amateur Champion. As well as a WDSF European & World Latin Champion in the Amateur and Professional divisions. She is…
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Thinking Out Loud w/ Pietro Braga
Pietro Braga is a musician and dancer. As a young boy, Pietro began his musical journey by learning to play the accordion. Slowly he also learned to play the piano. He became very knowledgeable about musicality. Once he understood that his true passion was dancing, he focused on his dance career....
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Open Mic Session w/ Antoaneta Popova
Ladies and gentlemen, she's coming back to Scalora DanceSport.... It's A N T O A N E T A P O P O V A! 💎🎊 The topic of this Open Mic session with Antoaneta we will be Dancers' Life During COVID'. 💃🧬 This Open Mic session will be LIVE on the Scalora DanceSport Facebook page and YouTube channel!...
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The S & S Show Ep.4 Ft. Sergeant Major Bull {USMC}
S1E4 - The S & S Show! This episode we have our first special guest; Sergeant Major Bull. Alessandro, Sima, and the Sergeant Major conquer two topics; Leadership & Mentality. You will finish watching this episode a different person than you were from the beginning of the episode! Here is a quick...
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The S & S Show Ep.3 Valentine's Day
The S & S Show 🎙🎬 is finally back with EP.3, Valentines Day Episode! Alessandro and Sima discuss the Atlanta DanceSport Cup 2021, organized by Vladimir Karpov and Katrina Volgina! 🇺🇸🌟 Listen as we describe the impact that the legendary Karina Smirnoff had on this event! ❤💪🏼 We also hope…
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Let's Talk Physical Training w/ Marco Cavacini
What is the most important muscle or bone in the body? What exercises and stretches must all dancers do? Should we sent Marco to the Caribbean? All questions you can find the answer to in this amazing interview with Marco Cavacini! Marco Cavacini is the personal trainer of Team Diablo - one of…
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Relationships - The S & S Show
Alessandro and Sima are back for episode 2 of the S & S Show! This episode they will be tackling relationships. Whether it's with your dance partner, coach, girlfriend/boyfriend, and more! Don't forget to email us if you have any questions, topics, or suggestions for us @[email protected]...
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Marathon of International Champions
Scalora DanceSport will be hosting the Marathon of International Champions! 🇩🇰🇨🇳🇺🇸🇨🇦🇷🇺🇭🇺🇸🇰🇪🇸🇲🇫🇦🇩 We hope you enjoyed our Marathon of Champions that we hosted at the end of September. 🙏 Now we are brining the Marathon to a bigger and better, world-wide scale! 🌏 We will have...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Scalora DanceSport brings the glamour, drama, and electricity of the ballroom straight to your ears. Big music, high stakes, and the stories behind the spotlight. From show-stopping performances to the pressure, passion, and personalities that fuel them, each episode dives into competition, creativity, training, and transformation. This is where DanceSport meets entertainment, tradition meets modern showmanship, and every step tells a story. Lights on. Music up. The dance begins.
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Alessandro Scalora
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Scalora DanceSport brings the glamour, drama, and electricity of the ballroom straight to your ears. Big music, high stakes, and the stories behind the spotlight. From show-stopping performances to the pressure, passion, and personalities that fuel them, each episode dives into competition,...
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