Dance Specific TALKS
Dancers' own podcast! You have found the right place - the podcast where we get exclusive conversations with dance artists from all over the world in different styles: Kizomba, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Bachata, Azonto, House, Bonebreaking, Litefeet, Salsa, Brazilian Zouk, Locking, Popping - just to mention a few! Listen to their incredible journey from the humans behind the artist, learn from their experiences and challenges, and much more. Your host, T-zer & new co-host Sebastian Carlos Kruse deep dive into dance & stories - this is the broadest dance podcast on the planet for dancers!
Episodes
109 episodes
Alter Egos, Accountability, and the Power of Thoughts: Dancing Through Challenges
In this introspective episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and T-zer tackle big questions about identity, accountability, and growth in the dance community. They explore the concept of creating alter egos—those fearless, unapologeti...
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Dancing Through Challenges: Women’s Health, Social Media, and Diverse Representation (ft. Nika Mal)
In this powerful episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and T-zer are joined by the talented dancer and rising star, Nika Mal, to discuss the multifaceted world of dance. Together, th...
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Dancer's Need of Celebrations
"You can't BUILD on top of wins you don't ACKNOWLEDGE"Does Dancers need to celebrate your wins? What does it mean to celebrate achievements and progression? Is there a difference between celebrating others vs. yourself?<...
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Scared of Change? Dancers' inevitable journey
How do we quantum leap and embrace change?In this episode, we discuss past experiences where we had to evolve to keep working with dance. Future changes are coming, which we must plan but also dream about. What are you scared about when it ...
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How to Age? Navigating Passion and Burnout
In this energizing episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and Therese explore the metaphorical and literal "fire" that fuels dancers and creatives alike. From the passion that ignites personal growth to the burnout that can follow hig...
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Standing in the fire? Representing the elements, Culture Evolution & much more!
In this episode, the hosts T-zer and Sebastian dive into the topics of cultural appreciation, impostor syndrome, and much more. Wanna know more about the GAME for DANCERS? 🥰⏯...
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Courage, Culture, and Career: Daring to Dance with Authenticity
In this empowering episode of Dance Specific Talks, Coach Sebastian and T-zer dive into the transformative power of courage in both dance and life. They discuss their personal journeys— from mastering new skills like language fluency to navigat...
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Organize outside the norm & Storytelling
Are you secretly having ideas to organize something out of the norm? How can Dance meet Storytelling?In this episode, T-zer sit down with the event organizer Annosh who just created the most recent international Storytelling event with diff...
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Do Dancers have to take Responsibility?
This week on Dance Specific Talks we are discussing responsility of different kinds. Do dancers have them and if so, which ones?COMMENT Below what you think about this subject - We want to hear from you!Wanna know more about the...
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Dance - Healing or Escape?
Is Dance really healing or are we using it as an escape? Can it be both? Sebastian & T-zer are diving into this topic head first. COMMENT Below what you think about this subject - We want to hear from you!Wanna know more...
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OMG NEW PODCAST SEASON - Ready for some news?!
WELCOME BACK!After 1,5 years of baby break the DANCE SPECIFIC TALKS podcast is back!And.... we have BREAKING NEWS!!.. Listen to the full episode!Wanna know more about the GAME for DANCERS? 🥰 Check out
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THE RED FLAME of KIZ - Sandra Gutiérrez
ARTIST: Sandra GutiérrezCOUNTRY: Spain 🇪🇸STYLE: Body Isolation / Kizomba Fusion😱 Who is this RED FLAME 🔥?! Like a tornado blowing up the Kiz scene, 2022 Winner o...
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Episode 91
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TWO LEFT FEET - From Military to Dance Podcaster
ARTIST: Two Left FeetCOUNTRY: Guam, USAYOUTUBE: Two Left Feet PodcastSPOTIFY:
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Episode 90
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PRINCE of WAKANDA, The winner of Global Tarraxo - DJ ICHIGO
ARTIST: DJ Ichigo COUNTRY: FranceMUSIC: SoundcloudFESTIVAL:
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Episode 90
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BALLET & BOOKS - "Reduce the literacy gap through dance and reading" - Talia Bailes
ARTIST: Talia Bailes COUNTRY: USACOMPANY: Ballet & BooksMISSION: Striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance and reading. BOOK: “
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Episode 89
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DWE & GABY - How to open your own dance school - ELEVATE YOUR KIZ
ARTIST: Dwe & GabyCOUNTRY: The Netherlands 🇳🇱COMPANY: Elevate Your KizSTYLE: Urban KizYou have seen their demos...
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Episode 88
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ELLI DON FLAME TEAM - From MJ fan to Global Dancehall star & Tattoo artist
ARTIST: Elli Don COUNTRY: Jamaica 🇯🇲CREW: Flame TeamSTYLE: DancehallWhen he was...
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Episode 87
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Who is YODA LOVE JONES?
ARTIST: Yoda Love JonesCOUNTRY: USA 🇺🇸 WEBSITE: Yoda Love JonesSTYLES: Bharata Nathyam, Popping, and many more.Y...
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Episode 86
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Ukrainian Dancehall Dancer Touching Hearts - NIKA MAD SPIRIT
ARTIST: Nika Mad Spirit COUNTRY: Ukraine 🇺🇦CREW: Mad Spirit CrewSTYLE: DancehallCulture Dance Clash winner...
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Episode 85
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Pacific Dances, Reclaiming before it's lost - Leki Jackson-Bourke
ARTIST: Leki Jackson-Bourke COUNTRY: Multinesian, New Zealand 🇳🇺🇼🇸🇹🇴🇳🇿 STYLES: Polynesian traditional dancesCHECK OUT: PACIFIC DANCE...
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Episode 84
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What is WOW Kizomba? - Meet Bianca & Pidjay
ARTIST: Bianca & PidjayCOUNTRY: Canada & France 🇨🇦🇫🇷STYLE: Kizomba & Urban KizFOUNDERS: WOW KizombaCan you be as good of a leader as a follower? This week ...
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Episode 83
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From Locking Battles to Art Exhibition - Willow Evann
ARTIST: Willow EvannCOUNTRY: France 🇫🇷STYLES: Locking ART: 31projectWillow is the french locking-dancer who has compete...
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Episode 82
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Organizing Global Dance Festivals - Fred Maestro
ARTIST: Fred Maestro COUNTRY: France 🇫🇷STYLES: Kizomba & BachataORGANIZER: Paris Kizomba Congr...
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Episode 81
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