Two Left Feet Podcast Terence Grier

Carmine Finelli - The Mambo #Salsa
He is a Salsero Born in Foggia, Italy.
He is currently a full time dancer and instructor who teaches in Turin, Italy.
He specializes in Salsa, Hip House, House and Reggaeton.
 
In this episode we talk about:
Intro – 00:00
Childhood – 00:30
Introduction to Salsa – 7:40
His Beginner Stage in Salsa – 9:15
Advice for Beginners – 10:14
How do you stay motivated to improve ? – 16:15
Life of a full-time Dancer – 21:30
Advice for others who want to become Full Time Dancers – 23:50
Most influential Instructors in his life  - 26:55
How to find your own dance style  - 30:25
Dancing Scene in Italy  -  33:23
What he dislikes about Dance Socials/Parties - 37:00
What makes for a Good Dance Social/Party/Fiesta - 39:45
Competition amongst Dance Instructors - 43:51
Traits of a Good Instructor - 46:35
What makes for a Good Follow ? - 48:20
What makes for a Good Lead – 51:55
The basics/Fundamentals of a Dance - 54:00
Musicality – 57:14
One common mistake that she has seen amongst her students - 59:45
One piece of advice that can make anyone a better dancer immediately - 1:03:50
Outro - 1:07:25
 
Social Media Links
https://www.instagram.com/_carmine_finelli/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/carmine.finelli85/
 
 
 

On today's episode we have the incredible Ms. Damla Peker.
She is a Urban Kizomba Teacher.
She is based in Berlin, Germany, where she hosts a weekly Urban Kizomba Class.
She is of Turkish Descent. 
In this episode we talk about :
Introduction:0:00
Childhood – 2:00
Music Impact in her youth: 5:20
Dancing in her youth: 7:20
What did she want to be when grew up? – 9:10
University Years – 10:30
Nursing – 11:30
Introduction into Social Dancing – 13:05
The Sexualization of Kizomba – 15:10
Edit out 20:30
Advice for starting a Dance Class – 
Her Beginner Stage in Kizomba - 
Benefits of Attending Dance Socials – 
Traits of a Good Teacher –
Private vs Group Classes - 
Important of the fundamentals/Basics – 
How to be light as a follower – 
Talk to me about Frame - 
Dancing Scene in Berlin - 
Difference Between an Intermediate Dancer vs Advanced Dancer –
What is douceur?
Does Salsa/Bachata Translate to Kizomba ?
Leading Vs Following – 
When I say the word musicality, what does that mean to you?
Adjusting to Different leads as a follower - 
How can you make a comfortable dance for both you and your partner?
One tip that can make anyone a better dancer instantly?
One common mistake that she has seen amongst her students 
** Social Media Links **
https://www.instagram.com/damla.peker/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088742022338

On today episode we have the amazing couple Jorge Ibanez y Maribel Munguia From Birmingham, Alabama.
 
Social Media Links
https://www.facebook.com/maribel.munguia.18
 
https://www.facebook.com/jorge.ibanezhernandez
 
https://www.instagram.com/salsabirmingham_al/?hl=en
 
https://www.facebook.com/salsabirminghamAL/
 
https://www.instagram.com/corazondealabama_dance/
 
https://www.instagram.com/jorgeibanez_el_teacher/
 
https://www.facebook.com/salsabirminghamAL
 
https://www.facebook.com/corazondealabama
 
 
 

https://youtu.be/onc0WOLBznI
 
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