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The Sauceros Podcast
by Jose L Vallejo
Education and entertainment for social dancers new and experienced.
Episodes
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Dance festivals, being in a romantic relationship, and urban kiz | Fernando and Destiny EP. 24
In this podcast episode we sit down and talk to Fernando and Destiny, they are a leaders in the urban kiz community in Arizona. They are connected to jahaira and ross, previous guests on the podcasts and are dedicated to helping grow the community in Arizona through their collective efforts in...
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The Sensual Epidemic, Dealing with Rejection, Growing a Social Dancing Community - Sauceros EP 23
In this episode, we have Brandon and Skye the Founders of Bachata Addiction. They have been serving the dance community in Arizona for over 8 years now by providing education, venues, and events for the people who want to social dance. This episode was super informative as we dive into Bachata...
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Latin Dancing for the LGBTQ Community - How to Include Everyone - Michelle Smith | Sauceros EP 22
Join us in this empowering episode of Sauceros, where we dive deep with Michelle Smith, an emerging talent and influential figure in the Latin dance world. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Michelle shares her inspiring journey into the vibrant world of Latin dance and how she's carving...
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ASU’s Latin Dance Festival - Latin Sol - Bringing Students Together Through Dance | EP 22
In this interview we sit down with Dean and Scarlet who are the event organizers of a free latin dance festival hosted by ASU. We go over the intention behind the festival, what makes it different and how it can impact the student community and the latin community at large. The Latin Sol Festival...
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How Dance Can Change Lives, Social Dancing to Help the Community | The Sauceros EP 20
In this conversation we sit down with Shawn and Shira who are the directors of an exciting project in Arizona - Unity Through Salsa. They sit down and talk to use about how they have been using dance to help the local community. We get to hear interesting stories from their years of experience...
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Finding Your Dance Style and the Impact of Fusion on Bachata - Jose Santillano | Sauceros EP. 19
In this episode, we discuss the impact that bachata covers and remixes have on the bachata culture. Pros and cons of fusing music and fusing dance genres and how that goes to developing new dance styles. We also go into how dancers can develop their own style and what it means to have your own...
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The Conversation Between Directors and Students That Almost Didn't Happen | The Sauceros EP 18
In this episode, we have Beto and Flo the dynamic duo, sit down with us and have a conversation about dance, training, and other fun topics such as drinking and life outside of dance. We open up about our experience as students and we get an inside look at the life of our former…
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6 Leads Get Real About Their Experiences as Social Dancers
In this episode, we sit down with our friends, whom we've met through the world of social dancing. We dive into a heartfelt discussion about our initial steps into dancing and how it has not only boosted our confidence but also enhanced our connections with women. The conversation evolves to...
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Exploring Brazilian Zouk: A Journey into Dance and Culture with Gustavo and Ayane | Denver Salsa Bachata Congress
In this captivating podcast episode, hosts Will and Antonio delve into the vibrant world of Brazilian Zouk with renowned instructors Gustavo and Ayane at the Denver Salsa Bachata Congress. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of Brazilian Zouk's rich history and culture, tracing its roots...
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Understanding Why You Dance, The Sexualization of Bachata & DJ Career Talk | DJ Saoko Ep. 15
Join us for an engaging conversation on the Sauceros podcast as we sit down with a special guest, DJ Saoko. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Latin social dancing and explore the prevailing attitudes towards cumbia and merengue within the community. Our discussion revolves around…
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Anna Urena - Dance for Healing & Self-Reflection, Cannabis Use For Growth | The Sauceros Ep. 14
Dive deep into various layers of dance. Our journey begins by examining the often-neglected mental and emotional dimensions of dance learning, questioning whether teachers truly comprehend their significance. Uncover common oversights in teaching and the importance of personalized communication...
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Latin Night at the Duce, Creating a Safe Social Dancing Space | The Sauceros ep. 13
We interview Sam Stephens who is one of the co-founders of Latin Night at the Duce, a social dancing spot that is open on Thursdays in Phoenix AZ. We get to learn about the inception of Latin Night at the Duce and what it takes to create a safe social dancing environment. We go over some of the…
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Getting Better as a Social Dancer & The Importance of Training with a Team | The Sauceros EP. 12
We talk to Fernando who is one of the best dancers on the team when it comes to training and performances. He goes into the reason he started dancing and his experience in training and overcoming the challenges one often faces when trying to improve as a social dancer.
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DJ Big Rube - Being a DJ in the Social Dancing Community | The Sauceros EP. 11
We talked to DJ Bug Rube about his love for social dancing and what it's like to be a DJ in the social dancing community. Some topics we go through are the things that we often miss about DJs, creating a safe dance environment, and what it takes to be a DJ.
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Dealing with Sexual Harassment while Social Dancing - The Sauceros Ep. 10
This podcast goes into handling sexual harassment as social dancers. We have Christina and Misha come on and talk about their perception and experiences around the topic and have them give some advice to the newer ladies that are coming onto the scene. We as guys give our own perspective on the...
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Samuel Fun Flow - Musicality, Active Listening in Dance, Leading softly | The Sauceros EP. 9
In this podcast we have Jose interviewing Samuel Fun Flow. We go over the value of social dancing, the importance of soft leading, and how Samuel sees performances in the dance community.
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Frankie Martinez - Problems W/ Current Dance Culture, Mastery, Dance Meditation | The Sauceros Ep. 8
We got to talk to Frankie Martinez about his philosophy on dance and life in general. We discuss the problems he sees within the culture of dance. We also talk about the connections between dance and other areas of life such as martial arts, meditation, Zen Buddhism, and pop culture.
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Eder Avila - Collaboration, LGBTQ, the disconnect between musicians and dancers | Sauceros Ep. 7
We talk to Eder Avila director of on2ourage dance company. He talks about the things he wants to see in the dance community, things that have improved and also other things we need to work on as a community. We go a little bit into his story before beginning to dance and we get into the…
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Saltandi Dance - Urban Kiz Explained, Growing & Improving the Dance Community | The Sauceros Ep. 7
We get to interview Saltandi Dance who plays a big part in the Urban Kiz community down here in Phoenix Arizona. We talk about the common misconceptions about Urban Kiz. We get to learn about Ross and Jahaira's experience in building a community and a dance team. We also get into some issues that...
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Anthony Vincent - Dance as a Career, Teacher-Student Gap, The Role of Pros
Anthony goes into his goals with his dance career and what he’s looking to accomplish in the dance community. We discuss what going pro would look like in Tony’s eyes. We get a deeper dive into the gap between the pros and the students. With Tony’s background in teaching he talks about how he…
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Ethan Turner - Social Dancing is Better Than Clubbing and Growing Through Dance | The Sauceros Ep. 4
In this podcast, we sit down with Ethan Turner and ask him about his relationship to dance. He talks about his thoughts on dating in the scene, his connection to social dancing and life outside of dance. We go into his post that went viral and discuss the why we choose to social dance over clubbing.
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Clubbing vs Social Dancing - Which Ones Better? | The Sauceros Podcast Ep. 3
We go over our experience as social dancers going to a club. We talk about our pre-concieved notions of clubs and then also what changed after going to one. We talk about the difference in demographic that you can find at clubs vs social dances and why social dancing is the better option.
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Social dancing vs Performing - Reflecting on the Importance of Training for Performing | The Sauceros Ep. 2
We talk about our journey after finishing our season with our dance team. We reflect on our accomplishments and our struggles through the season. We talk about the importance of learning choreography and how it affects social dancing.
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Growing as a beginner, connecting with others, and how social dancing gave us purpose | The Sauceros Ep. 1
We go in depth about how we developed as dancers and what dance showed us in terms of what is feasible in life. We reflect on how dance gave us purpose and also talk about how our interactions with the pros.
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Education and entertainment for social dancers new and experienced.
HOSTED BY
Jose L Vallejo
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