The Sauceros Podcast

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 Desert Kiz. We talk about the afterglow effect you get from going to dance festivals, the power of dance...

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 Addiction's approach to making social dancing events, and we get some golden nuggets of information t...

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 out a safe, inclusive space for others like her. In this candid interview, Michelle discusses the c...

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 happens every year at ASU, this year it is happening in March 15-17th. Website: https://www.latinsolfe...

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 being in the social dancing community while also getting a lesson on the therapeutic effect of rhythm. Un...

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 style. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 05:15 - Jose S. on why he started DJing 07:30 - Covers and Remix’...

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 directors/mentors. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Flo Didn’t want to be on the podcast 03:34 - Flo as Antonio’s Dad 06:12 - Reactio...

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 highlight the significance of finding deeper motivations for dancing, beyond just the initial draw of m...

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 and evolution into the mesmerizing dance form it is today. The conversation then shifts to the Zou...

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 our deep affection for cumbia and our contemplation of why this vibrant cultural expression doesn't a...

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 tailored to individual learning styles. The narrative extends to the role of meaningful conversations in...

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 key things Sam did to get the Duce to where it is right now and ask her more about herself. TIMESTAMPS:...

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.

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.

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 topic and try to balance things out in a way that is helpful to both women and men.

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.

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.

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 importance of the musicians and in our dance community.

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 go on in the social dancing scene and give our own insight into what we think would help improve t...

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 sees the current dynamic between the students and the teachers/pros. We also get into some things we have...

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.

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.

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.

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.