100 episodes

Home of the Two Left Feet Podcast!

My goal is to give a voice to amazing performance dancer's and instructors.

A lot of times we only see them perform.

But they have so much more than that to offer !

Performs and instructors have a voice, a story, and experience. They have tips/hints. Value to give to people outside of their amazing choreography.

I just want to facilitate spreading their voice/story via podcast.

Two Left Feet Podcast Terence Grier

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Home of the Two Left Feet Podcast!

My goal is to give a voice to amazing performance dancer's and instructors.

A lot of times we only see them perform.

But they have so much more than that to offer !

Performs and instructors have a voice, a story, and experience. They have tips/hints. Value to give to people outside of their amazing choreography.

I just want to facilitate spreading their voice/story via podcast.

    Carmine Finelli - The Mambo #Salsa

    Carmine Finelli - The Mambo #Salsa

    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/
     
     
     

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Damla Peker - Urban #Kizomba Instructor

    Damla Peker - Urban #Kizomba Instructor

    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

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Jay and Mia Banks (Salsa Instructors)

    Jay and Mia Banks (Salsa Instructors)

    • 57 min
    Jorge Ibanez y Maribel Munguia - Salsa Birmingham, Alabama

    Jorge Ibanez y Maribel Munguia - Salsa Birmingham, Alabama

    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
     
     
     

    • 49 min
    5 Reasons to Take a Dance Class in 2024

    5 Reasons to Take a Dance Class in 2024

    https://youtu.be/onc0WOLBznI
     
    5 Reasons to Take a Dance Class in 2024
     
     

    • 3 min
    Condescending Dance Teachers

    Condescending Dance Teachers

    • 4 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Shin Fujiyama ,

Amazing

I have been binge-listening to the show, especially the salsa episodes. I’ve learned about the mindset, training routines, frustrations, and struggles of those leading the dance industry. Terrence asks great questions that dig deep. As an intermediate salsero, practice can often be frustrating and exhausting. Listening to the show before practice inspires me to work harder! Terrence, please continue to ask questions about your guests’ training routines (early in their career an current).

kikikiks7 ,

Inspiring!

Wonderful interview with Daniel Shauenberg. I feel more inspired and energized to keep going. Can’t wait to hear with better audio quality as you get more popular. Keep up the good work!

SMHeasley ,

Great enthusiasm, great content!

Terrence brings an infectious enthusiasm and a great smile (for those who watch on YouTube) to his podcast, interviewing interesting people from all over the dance world. I don't even know anything about dance, but I'm definitely going to learn something by listening in.

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