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116: Neokiz 2024 Recap Podcast
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What does it take to pull off an epic dance festival that leaves attendees raving? Dive into the behind-the-scenes world of the 8th annual Neo Kizomba Festival in this captivating recap episode. Discover the secret ingredients that created an positive and engaging atmosphere, from innovative class structures to surprising new additions that had dan…
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115: Interview with Joey Wahle
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Check out our next episode with Joey Wahle!Par Charles Ogar
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114: Interview with Shadia Zeidan
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In this podcast episode, I interview Shadia Zeidan of Generation Kiz from The Netherlands. Join us as we discuss her upbringing with Venezuelan influence, moving to Rotterdam, how she met Joey, her thoughts on the importance of a followers voice, and more!Par Charles Ogar
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113: Interview with Eric Sarfo Amponsah - Part 1
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Join us on the episode with Eric as we discuss following, giving and receiving feedback, “mistakes” on the dance floor, empathy for the opposite role, and more!Par Charles Ogar
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112: Interview with Iago Hassuike
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Join us in this episode as we chat with Iago, a passionate dancer with Japanese heritage, who shares his journey from math teacher to international Lambada instructor. Discover how his dance story began with meeting his first girlfriend, his dynamic partnership with Vanessa. Iago also dives into his unique views on Lambada and Brazilian Zouk. This …
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111: Interview with William Araujo
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In this episode, I interview William Araujo about his upbringing and how he got started songwriting and producing music.Par Charles Ogar
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110: Inside The Minds of J&J Competitors In Urbankiz & Brazilian Zouk
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In this episode, I'm grateful for 29 competitors sharing their thoughts about their J&J journey so far. 27 Urbankiz competitors & 2 Brazilian Zouk competitors! This episode is sponsored by the 7th Annual Neo Kizomba Festival! http://www.neokizfest.com and http://www.wherecanwedance.com! You can find the podcast show notes at www.neokizomba.com/podc…
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109: Interview with Jurcic Chanhoun
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In this episode I interview Jurcic, and he shares his journey with learning to dance, DJ, and some of his experience with kizomba in Benin!Par Charles Ogar
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108: Interview with DJ Sink
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In this episode, we talk about his musical background growing up, how he found kizomba, his journey intro music production, and more!Par Charles Ogar
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107: Interview with Alisson Sandi
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In this episode, Alisson and I talk about the importance of intellectual dance content, finding your space in the dance scene, being a nerd, as well as his journey in dance!Par Charles Ogar
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106: Interview with Ruby Rambeau
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In this episode, Ruby and I discuss a variety of topics from her dance journey in blues and fusion, competitions, the line between fitness and dance, building a knowledge base, habit formation, and more! This episode is sponsored by the Dancer's Training Journal 1.0 - Organize your dance journey! https://link.neokizomba.com/trainingjournalfordancer…
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105: Intercontinental Inspiration & Influence In Kizomba
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In this episode, I discuss the similarities between the art forms of music and dance under the kizomba umbrella to share a perspective of unity. This episode is sponsored by the Dancer's Training Journal 1.0 - Organize your dance journey! https://link.neokizomba.com/trainingjournalfordancers You can find the podcast show notes at http://www.neokizo…
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104: Inside the Mind Of A Female Ambi Dancer with Undine Vilde
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In the episode, Undine and I talk about her experiences learning kiz initially as a follow and then transitioning to learning how to lead and also being hired as a female lead and to teach ladies styling. We also discuss observations of gender roles in the kiz scene and beyond. This episode is sponsored by the Dancer's Training Journal 1.0 - Organi…
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103: Traveling To Dance Kizomba In Angola with Carolyn McPherson
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In this episode, Carolyn shares awesome travel tips about traveling to Angola to dance kizomba. From where to dance to the VISA requirements, we cover a wide range of topics! This episode is sponsored by the Dancer's Training Journal 1.0 - Organize your dance journey! https://link.neokizomba.com/trainingjournalfordancers You can find the podcast sh…
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102: Interview with Shani Mayer
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In this episode, Shani and I discuss her beginnings in dance, how she found zouk, the LA Zouk Festival started, and more! This episode is sponsored by the Dancer's Training Journal 1.0 - Organize your dance journey! https://link.neokizomba.com/trainingjournalfordancers You can find the podcast show notes at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/102 Who…
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101: How To Grow A Dance Community with Teevee Aguirre
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In this episode, Teevee and I share our experiences of being entrepreneurs in the dance community over the past couple of years and things we have observed and learned with marketing and growth & retention strategies along with potential dance community roles to help a community thrive This episode is sponsored by the Dancer's Training Journal 1.0 …
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100: Reflections On the Journey of Being A Danceprenuer
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In this episode, Laurent and I reflect on our friendship and the journey of being a danceprenuer over the past 5 years! This episode is sponsored by the Dancer's Training Journal 1.0 - Organize your dance journey! https://link.neokizomba.com/trainingjournalfordancers You can find the podcast show notes at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/100 Who a…
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099: Shedding Light On Patriarchy In Kizomba | Part 2 of the Women In Kizomba Series with Julz Tremblay
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In this episode, Julz and I have a conversation around shedding light on patriarchy in the kizomba scene. Our goal with the podcast is NOT to attack men or create a division of hierarchy between the genders. We want to bring more awareness to the inequalities that are implanted in our social structure and promote inclusivity for a healthier dance c…
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098: Interview with Kiri Chapman
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In this episode, Kiri and I talk about her dance background in ballet, her former partnership with Marc Brewer, her transition to Brazil with work with her husband Jaime Aroxa. and much much more! This episode is sponsored by the Dancer's Training Journal 1.0 - Organize your dance journey! https://link.neokizomba.com/trainingjournalfordancers You c…
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097: Empowerment with Self-Awareness & Responsibility with Sonia Bueno de la Torre
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In this episode, Sonia and I discuss a wide variety of topics *TRIGGER WARNING*. We touch on the vulnerable sides of depression, self-harm, suicide, to self-awareness, self-love; consent, boundaries in life and in the dance scene, and more! You can find the podcast show notes at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/097 Who am I? I am a danceprenuer (i…
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096: Interview with Efosa Uwa-Omede
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In the episode, we discuss Efosa's introduction into dance through tango, WCS, and Brazilian Zouk. We talk about intimacy, being black in the social dance scene, white privilege, male privilege, how to support the online dance community during the pandemic, and more! You can find the podcast show notes at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/096 Who a…
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095: Interview with Mickaela Jalkteg
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In this episode, Mickaela and I talk about her dance journey, her childhood dreams, growing up in Sweden, her 1st kizomba festival, her partnership with Jojo, her view on what a fair professional dance partnership ending should be, proper use of showers and more! You can find the podcast show notes at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/095 Who am I?…
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094: Interview with Macarena Paton
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In this episode, Macarena and I discuss her dance journey, from flamenco to urban kiz, ladies styling, the role of follows in the dance, and more! You can find the podcast show notes at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/094 Who am I? I am a danceprenuer (instructor, event organizer, DJ, mentor, & podcaster) that primarily works in the kizomba scene…
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093: Interview with Mirty
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In this episode, Mirty and I discuss her childhood playing sports, bullying, her introduction to Kizomba, how she became partners with Chamalo, taking baths, some cool apps, and more! You can find the show notes for the podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/093. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast th…
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092: Interview with Chamalo
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In this episode, Chamalo and I discuss his introduction to dance, his siblings, experience competing in AfricaDancar, his dance school Castle of Dance, along with his partnership with Mirty! You can find the show notes for the podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/092. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a pod…
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091: Interview with David Ruela
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In this episode, I interview David Ruela, an awesome DJ from Amsterdam. We talk about what he been up to during COVID, his upbringing, how he got started with DJing and music production, as well as his recent kiz remixes! You can find the show notes for the podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/091. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your…
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090: Deconstructing Traditional Dance Roles With Eliza Veta
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In this episode Eliza and I deconstruct traditional dance roles in the scope of leading and following, Eliza shares her experiences are a new follower to kizomba, when she decided start learning to lead, her experiences with other talented follows at socials, and much more! You can find the show notes for the podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/po…
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089: Interview with Mafalda Penedo
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In this episode, we talk about Mafalda's current life in Lisbon, her start into dance at an early age, the perspective of urban kiz in Lisbon, beginning to learn Brazilian Zouk, her thoughts about art and more! You can find the show notes for the podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/089. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On F…
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088: Interview with Genevieve Rogan
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In the episode, Genevieve and I discuss her beginnings into dance, her travels, her favorite food, the divine energies present in our dance, and much more! You can find the show notes for the podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/088. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created to inspire da…
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087: What Do The Origins Of Our Most Popular Partner Dances In The World Have In Common?
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In this episode, I discuss what I consider to be our most popular partner dances are in the world and also what their origins have in common. You can find the show notes for the podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/087. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created to inspire dancers worldwid…
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086: Interview with Pilou Souldance
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In this episode we talk about Pilou's dance journey starting from growing up in Martinique to the differences between Brazilian zouk, kizomba, and urban kiz, integration into the Portuguese dance scene, connection versus technique, and having sensuality while maintaining respect on the dance floor, and much more! You can find the show notes for the…
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085: Interview with Paloma Alves
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In this episode, Paloma and I discuss how she's coping with COVID, her dance beginnings, the 3 things someone should consider before pursuing a dance career, her partnership with William and much more! You can find the show notes for the podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/085. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podca…
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084: Interview with Jesica Cutler
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In this episode, Jesica and I discuss her background in dance, her views on respecting the roots of a dance and also embracing fusion, proprioception, human anatomy, and more! You can view the show notes for this podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/084. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was …
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083: Interview with Maria Alpas
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In this episode, Maria and I discuss her journey through dance from ballroom, salsa, Brazilian zouk, to kizomba, and her recent move to Paris, France. You can view the show notes for this podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/083. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created to inspire dancer…
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082: Interview with Jerry Lai
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In this episode, Jerry and I talk about his dance journey through belly dance, ballroom dancing, into Brazilian zouk! You can view the show notes for this podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/082. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created to inspire dancers worldwide whose hearts have bee…
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081: Interview with Lindsay Hutton
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In this episode, Lindsay shares her journey through figure skating, salsa, kizomba, starting Toca Kizomba, and more! You can view the show notes for this podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/081. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created to inspire dancers worldwide whose hearts have been…
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080: Interview with Jessica Lamdon
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In this episode, I interview the one and only Brazilian zouk unicorn, Jessica Lamdon, we discuss her background, journey in teaching, her partnership with R'yel, and more! You can view the show notes for this podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/080. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was crea…
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079: Interview with Devon Near-Hill
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In this episode, Devon and I talk about how we first met and her journey through life at a young age into adulthood. You can view the show notes for this podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/079. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created to inspire dancers worldwide whose hearts have been…
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078: Interview with Isabel Ajmad
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In this episode, Isabel and I talking about her dance journey, kizomba growth in South America, and more! You can view the show notes for this podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/078. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created to inspire dancers worldwide whose hearts have been touched by…
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077: Interview with Gui Prada
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In this episode, Gui & I talk about his dance life pre and post COVID, how he started dancing in Brazil, the close embrace, and more! You can view the show notes for this podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/077. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created to inspire dancers worldwide whose…
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076: Interview with William Teixeira
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In the episode, William and I discuss how he got started dancing, his Brazilian and Portuguese culture, international travels, and more! You can view the show notes for this podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/076. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created to inspire dancers worldwide wh…
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075: It's Time For An International Professional Social Dance Association
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In this episode, my guest Laura Riva comes back to talk about her latest initiative to start an international professional social dance association that can provide training and education for dance professionals to uphold a standard of values to create safer spaces for the international dance community. You can view the show notes for this podcast …
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074: Share Shaming In The Dance Scene with Laura Riva
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In this episode Laura and discuss the umbrella of share shaming from learning and gaining knowledge over time, historical conflicts, leading by example, and much more! You can view the show notes for this podcast at http://www.neokizomba.com/podcast/074. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created …
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073: History of Women in Kizomba with Julz Tremblay
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Julz Tremblay and I are collaborating for a Women in Kizomba series of podcasts to discuss the topic of women in the kizomba scene. In this episode, we discuss some of the cultural differences in the role of women over time and also in different geographic locations. What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that…
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072: Interview with Lydia Laprade
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In this episode, Lydia and I discuss her views on making mistakes, slut shaming, femininity, sensuality, the 5 love languages, pedagogy, and more! What is this podcast about? The Dance Your Heart On Fire Podcast is a podcast that was created to inspire dancers worldwide whose hearts have been touched by music and dance. The universal language of da…
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071: Consent Basics for Dancers with Caitlin Ferguson
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In this episode, Caitlin and I discuss the basics of consent for members specifically in the partner dance community. A must listen for students, instructors, DJs, organizers, and promoters!Par Charles Ogar
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070: Interview with Larissa Thayane
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In this episode, I interview Larissa Thayane, an international Brazilian Zouk instructor and event organizer. We discuss how she got started into dance, how she met Kadu, her life in Australia, and her entrepreneurial efforts in dance!Par Charles Ogar
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069: Interview with Juneline Lines
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In this episode, I interview the talented Juneline Lines and we discuss her dance journey, her struggles and advice on ladies styling as well as her new partnership with Virgil.Par Charles Ogar
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068: Creating Safer Spaces in Our Dance Community with Kate Meier
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In this episode, Kate Meier gives us some great perspective and actionable tips to create safer spaces in our dance community from different levels.Par Charles Ogar
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067: Interview with Danielle De Jong
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In this episode, I interview Danielle de Jong about her journey of dance through her life, into kizomba, and her current projects!Par Charles Ogar
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