Conversation with Juan Pachanga Matos: Self Expression, Finding Your Own Style, Depression, Artist vs Dancer

Conversation with Juan Pachanga Matos: Self Expression, Finding Your Own Style, Depression, Artist vs Dancer

Author: Salsa Language Podcast August 26, 2024 Duration: 1:51:09

In this episode, Juan Matos is sharing his dancing journey starting from Dominical Republic to New York City and beyond. Juan recalling what salsa was in the past and what it has become today. He discusses the "IT" factor in dancers and his way to leave a legacy.


The rhythm of salsa is more than steps and turns; it's a global conversation. The Salsa Language Podcast explores this idea by sitting down with dancers, teachers, and artists from different corners of the world. Each episode is a candid talk that moves beyond technique into the personal stories, cultural insights, and life lessons found within the dance community. You'll hear about the challenges of building a scene in unexpected places, the philosophy behind musicality, and how the practice of partner dancing intersects with broader themes of connection and self-improvement. This podcast uses the shared vocabulary of salsa as a starting point for wider, more interesting conversations. It’s not about counting beats, but about understanding the people who live them. Through these interviews, the universal language of movement becomes a way to discuss art, education, and personal growth, all woven into the fabric of the music we love. Tune in for authentic voices and perspectives that you won't find in a studio class, all captured in the natural flow of conversation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 18

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