Interview with Tomas Guerrero from Santo Rico Dance.

Interview with Tomas Guerrero from Santo Rico Dance.

Author: Salsa Language Podcast June 16, 2024 Duration: 39:09

This is a conversation with Tomas Guerrero - the owner and director of Santo Rico Dance in Orlando, Florida. Tomas is sharing his thoughts on evolution and history of dancing, New York City's influence, cultural roots of salsa dancing and more.

📺 Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z-zeHFk3ric?si=VDOKai_wak7dn1xP


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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