14 episodes

Some of the big questions… How can you maintain boundaries in a dance? Why is it so hard to say “no” to a dance? What are teachers actually thinking in lessons? The salsa, bachata and kizomba space is a special one. It’s one where lifelong friendships begin, where people discover a passion, where community becomes family. That’s not to say it doesn’t have a dark side: Everything and everyone does, if you ask me. And just like in everyday life, women in particular end up feeling like they need to bend to power structures, even avoid certain spaces to keep themselves safe. I have spent the past few years learning in the empowerment space and on this podcast, I share what I have learnt and am still learning through meaningful conversations on all aspects of dancing: the highs and the lows: events, lessons, teaching, socials, organising, friendships, dating, support, abuse, power. We all deserve to dance on our own terms, and shine our own light.

The Empowered Dancers Podcast Bobbie Miles

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Some of the big questions… How can you maintain boundaries in a dance? Why is it so hard to say “no” to a dance? What are teachers actually thinking in lessons? The salsa, bachata and kizomba space is a special one. It’s one where lifelong friendships begin, where people discover a passion, where community becomes family. That’s not to say it doesn’t have a dark side: Everything and everyone does, if you ask me. And just like in everyday life, women in particular end up feeling like they need to bend to power structures, even avoid certain spaces to keep themselves safe. I have spent the past few years learning in the empowerment space and on this podcast, I share what I have learnt and am still learning through meaningful conversations on all aspects of dancing: the highs and the lows: events, lessons, teaching, socials, organising, friendships, dating, support, abuse, power. We all deserve to dance on our own terms, and shine our own light.

    TED 13 | Bullying and Misconduct - both as a newbie and a seasoned player

    TED 13 | Bullying and Misconduct - both as a newbie and a seasoned player

    Discover Lisa's bold, straightforward strategies that can empower you to achieve your dreams. Lisa helps thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide, focusing on passive income and business growth. Her success is also reflected in her recent launches and her advocacy for supportive and inclusive business environments.Join us as we chat with the incredible Lisa Johnson, a global business strategist and Sunday Times Bestselling author. From overcoming a challenging childhood in social housing to trans...

    • 22 min
    TED 12 | Pro-Empowerment & Anti-Harassment are Here to Stay with Lea Avrany

    TED 12 | Pro-Empowerment & Anti-Harassment are Here to Stay with Lea Avrany

    Tune in for interviews with inspiring individuals who share their stories, experiences, and perspectives on and off the dance floor. Ready to boost your confidence on the social dance floor?In this episode, Lea Avrany and Bobbie Miles share their thoughts on the shared responsibility of the community to look after each other and speak up to inappropriate behaviour and bad intentions.. Lea has developed her role as an Anti-Harassment point of contact at the Bachata Geneva Festival and announce...

    • 25 min
    TED 11 | Thoughts from a Bachata World Champion with Ysenah Bosle

    TED 11 | Thoughts from a Bachata World Champion with Ysenah Bosle

    Tune in for interviews with inspiring individuals who share their stories, experiences, and perspectives on and off the dance floor. Ready to boost your confidence on the social dance floor?In this episode, Ysenah Bosle, Diana Liu, and Bobbie Miles shared their experiences and perspectives on empowerment and confidence in Latin dancing. They emphasized the importance of practice and perseverance and provided insights on boosting confidence on the social dance floor. They also shared their pas...

    • 17 min
    TED 10 | Confidence and Personal Growth Through Bachata with Coach Wil

    TED 10 | Confidence and Personal Growth Through Bachata with Coach Wil

    Dancing is more than just movement; it's about confidence and feeling fantastic. However, taking those initial steps into the dance world can be quite challenging, especially if you lack prior experience.From those first beginner steps into dance and now inspiring others to take their first steps into the bachata community, Coach Wil delves into confidence-building techniques, his own stories, and the personal growth and empowerment that comes from learning to dance, Wil offers listeners his ...

    • 27 min
    TED 09 | Neurodivergent Experiences + Masking to Fit In with Helen Daniel

    TED 09 | Neurodivergent Experiences + Masking to Fit In with Helen Daniel

    Neurodiversity's impact on movement and social interaction, particularly within the context of dance, is a topic often overlooked.This episode highlights the challenges faced by some neurodivergent individuals in society from moving to adulthood to dance spaces, particularly those who struggle following instructions. The discussion also opens the potential of dance as a safe and empowering outlet for self-expression through movement, especially for those who find verbal communication difficul...

    • 28 min
    TED 08 | Safer Dance Spaces with Lara Tabet

    TED 08 | Safer Dance Spaces with Lara Tabet

    This episode discusses creating safer spaces in dancing communities, particularly focused on preventing sexual abuse.Lara is a co-founder of the Safer Dance Spaces initiative and in this episode, she talks about the importance of education and bystander intervention in preventing abuse. Dancers are encouraged to speak up if they feel unsafe and to intervene if they witness inappropriate behavior.Lara emphasizes that creating a safe dance space is a shared responsibility between organizers, da...

    • 31 min

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