Interview with Mike Barbieri from the Salsa Heat Dance Studio

Interview with Mike Barbieri from the Salsa Heat Dance Studio

Author: Salsa Language Podcast June 16, 2024 Duration: 56:21

This is my conversation with Mike Barbieri. He is the founder of the Orlando's most known latin dance studio - Salsa Heat. Mike is sharing his personal dance journey, tips for new dancers, and skills necessary to become a business owner.

📺 Watch this Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0lAJiCXHs78?si=s__ApYt_1FJQvsAT


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.
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