Samuel FunFlow: Salseros vs Bachateros, Understanding Musicality, Unbox Who You Are
This is the interview with Samuel FunFlow at the 2025 Miami Salsa Congress. Samuel is an international dancer, instructor, and choreographer known for his playful energy and versatility across salsa, bachata, zouk, and kizomba. Founder of Funflow Dance and co-creator of Diversidance, he’s dedicated to breaking gender norms and making dance more inclusive. In 2023, he became World Salsa Champion at Salsanamá in the Impro Social Couple category, earning recognition for his magnetic stage presence and engaging teaching style.
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Alien Ramirez: The Origins of Salsa, Non-Negotiable Skills for Dancers, Dancing on 1 vs Dancing on 2
This is the interview with Alien Ramirez at the 2025 Orlando Salsa Congress. She is a 24-time world Latin dance champion, shares Salsa Dancing history from Cuban roots to becoming a global phenomenon. She emphasizes the role of discipline, consistency and the importance of understanding salsa’s Afro and ballroom origins, and the need to connect movement with music’s essence. Alien shows that Latin dance isn’t just about footwork or spins—it’s about the grind, the cultural connection, and the soul of dance.
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Jonathan (Guggie) Borges: Becoming an Independent Artist, Adversity, Earning Success
This is the interview with Jonathan (Guggie) Borges at the 2025 New York B.I.G. Salsa Festival. He is a professional dancer from Connecticut, USA. Jonathan shares his humble beginnings at the Latin Rhythms dance studio, training with Yamulee in New York City, and becoming an independent artist with Ana Garcia. Together, they are redefining salsa dancing by creating innovative choreographies and showcasing their personalities through performance.
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Magna Gopal: Learning Through Curiosity, Missing Piece in Dance Classes, Rough Dances
This is the interview with Magna Gopal at the 2025 New York B.I.G. Salsa Festival. Magna discovered her passion for salsa dancing while studying at the University of Toronto. She pursued a career in dance, which facilitated travel to over 80 countries and allowed her to teach thousands of students across the globe. Magna learned invaluable lessons about entrepreneurship, relationships, authenticity, and creativity that she shares with her community within and beyond dance. Magna developed a personal brand that focuses on empowerment through movement, communication, and mindset.
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Alien Ramirez: Cuban Dance Methodologies, Connecting with the Music, Secret for Dancers
Interview with Alien Ramirez at Baila Tampa Dance Festival, February 2025
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