Talk.Dance

Wedding Dance Couples

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Kelly & David chat about wedding dance couples and what makes a great wedding dance.

Video version available here: youtu.be/3RrW4yVA4Tc

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also, check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

What makes a great dance event MC?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Kelly & David chat about what makes a great dance event MC.

Video version available here: youtu.be/QEt3Ap0maX0

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also, check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Chat with the fabulous Heather Gehring & Lou Brockman

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0500

In this episode Michelle & David chat pandemic the fabulous Heather Gehring & Lou Brockman on an assortment of topics

You can checkout some of Heather & Lou's performances videos here: Heather and Lou Youtube Playlist

Their website found at: silverscreenballroom.com

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/dhoKETu9H3k

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

We-re still here!

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Just a short message to apologize and let everyone know we are still here.

The video version of this episode can be found here: youtu.be/Nz4rnwCuF_E

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Chat with pandemic dance hero Tatiana Keegan

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:00:00 -0400

In this episode Kelly & David chat pandemic dance hero Tatiana Keegan, about all she has done to keep dancers engaged, entertained and physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic. We just love her.

You can checkout Tatiana's videos here: https://www.facebook.com/TatianaKeegan/videos_by

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/3YJg7MsTQtY

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Take Care as You Return to Dance

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0400

In this episode Kelly, Michelle & David chat about taking care as we return to dance.

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/iAdH3nTCgxU

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

The Return to Dance Post-Pandemic

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0400

In this episode we chat with Kelly, Michelle & David chat about returning to dance post-pandemic.

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/4xZstgveutE

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Chat with Jennifer Egl of the UCWDC about the Country Western dance scene

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0400

In this episode we chat with Jennifer Egl of the UCWDC (United Country Western Dance Council) about the Country Western dance scene, and the Mid-Atlantic Dance Classic.

UCWDC can be found here: https://ucwdc.org/
The Mid-Atlantic Dance Classic site can be found here: https://midatlanticdanceclassic.com/

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/MmI5m7Sy2EU

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Interview with Sidney Grant of Ballroom Basix

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode we chat with Sidney Grant of Ballroom Basix

Ballroom Basix can be found here: ballroombasix.com
The Macoronarena site can be found here: www.macoronarena.org

The video version of this episode can be found here: youtu.be/zrVrI-YscQg

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Best Partner Dance Movies: The Results of our Listener Survey

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0500

In this episode we discuss the results of our listener survey about the best partner dance feature films.

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/nhGDB8qwBeM

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance

Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Happy Holidays from Talk.dance ... and a holiday dance playlist.

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode we chat we talk about the holidays and thank our guests and audience for your support. We also turned the camera back on after we thought we were done. You can see how we clown around behind the scenes and then we remember to share our holiday dance playlist.

Our holiday dance playlist can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0R2YoKcX6MrficIHWYGV2z?si=xNJ70mytRHWebGaYXMFdUA

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/Cgxs5QoYv4s

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance

Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Interview with Edward Simon & Tonja Dias of Dance Alliance Network

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0500

In this episode we chat with Edward Simon & Tonja Dias of Dance Teachers Network and Dance Alliance Network

The Dance Alliance Network can be found here: DanceAllianceNetwork.com

The Dance Teachers Network: can be found here: DanceTeachersNetwork.com/

You can reach them at: info@DanceTeachersNetwork.com

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/5BNOTT6MHP8

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance

Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Interview with West Coast Swing Legend John Lindo

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode we chat with the incredible John Lindo, champion west coast swing dancer, instructor, DJ and event organizer

John's web site can be found here: https://JohnLindo.com/

Liberty Swing YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/LibertySwingOnYouTube

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/m7UIM6xXLHg

You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance

Also check out the Find.dance app at: https://www.Find.dance

Politics on the Dancefloor and also the Dare to Dance Community

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about keeping politics off the dance floor, and then we chat with Maren Oslac about the Dare to Dance Community.

Dare to Dance is a Facebook group that can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/daretodance

Maren's Dare To Dance Challenge starts Oct 19. Sign-up here: http://bit.ly/DareToDanceChallenge

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/EwoXIaf6xzQ

You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: https://www.Find.dance

Ballroom to Boardroom

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk with Sue Cox about what the business world can learn about
leadership & followership from the dance world.

Find Sue's TEDx Talk here: https://youtu.be/ztkrxXNewHg

Sue can be contacted at: ballroom2boardroom@gmail.com

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/IQYpOf2BHvU

You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: https://www.Find.dance

The Ballroom Box

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about the Ballroom Box, a product subscription service.

Find it here: https://BallroomBox.me

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/Z9GsQycwfw4

You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: https://www.Find.dance

The Best Dance Movies

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400

In this episode we talk about feature films that focus on some form of partner dancing, and we introduce our poll to find out what you think is the best dance movie.

Vote here: https://Talk.dance/movies

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/sB-43g9doqQ

You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: https://www.Find.dance

Some Waltz History Compliments of Forrest Outman

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we chat with Forrest Outman who shares some history of the waltz.

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/BZS7IlTXD7I

You can find Forrest online at: http://DanceHistorian.com

You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: https://www.Find.dance

Chat with Maia Martinez & David Salvatierra of the Hudson Valley Tango Festival

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0400

In this episode we chat with Maia Martinez & David Salvatierra of the Hudson Valley Tango Festival & Dojo Dance Company.

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/E5l5g9sgFPY

Dojo Dance Company: https://www.dojodancecompany.com/

Hudson Valley Tango Festival: https://www.facebook.com/pg/HudsonValleyTango/

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

We Don't Always Know What We Want

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 20:00:00 -0400

Kelly, Michelle & David discuss that fact that partner dance presents presents so many possibilities that we don't often know what we want until we experience it.

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/avKPI8g78P8

The Online Dance Scene

Mon, 25 May 2020 22:00:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss the online dance scene.

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/5PzRmNaIGX8

Interview with dance legend Pierre Dulaine

Tue, 12 May 2020 14:00:00 -0400

In this episode we interview Pierre Dulaine, four time world exhibition ballroom champion and founder of Dancing Classrooms.

The video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/_qddAIHMLXw

Dancing Classrooms: https://www.DancingClassrooms.org
Pierre's book, "Taking the Lead: Memoir of a Dancing Life" http://www.pierredulaine.org/takingtheleadbook
Pierre's TEDx Talk "May I have this dance, please?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqnbE5WRPEU
Pierre's personal website: http://www.pierredulaine.org/
"Mad Hot Ballroom" documentary film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0438205/
"Dancing in Jaffa" documentary film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125480/
"Take the Lead" feature film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446046/

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Interview with Dance Historian Forrest Outman

Sun, 03 May 2020 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode we chat with dance historian Forrest Outman, who lets us who really originally created the foxtrot, and tells us about historic dance parties.

The video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/aE1jI3ksRgE

You can find Forrest online at: http://DanceHistorian.com

You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: https://www.Find.dance

Find.dance Live; Episode 6 poll results; Spicing up your Swing

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss:

1. Find.dance Live!
2. Results of our season 2020 episode 6 poll
3. Spicing up your swing.

Find.dance Live! can be found at https://Live.Find.dance

The poll results can be seen here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/stories/...

The Demo of the Swing rock step variations by Latin Dance champion of Tatiana Keegan can be found here: https://youtu.be/ZTUrLHgcJ2s

You can find the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/4yVZOXhQOp8

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Interview with Amy Jethmal regarding Wellness for Social Dancers

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode we interview Amy Jethmal regarding Wellness for Dancers.

The video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/nPVkrZrIZHQ

You can find Amy Online here:

Sunshine 26 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/energylovehealth/
Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajazzyjet/

Amy's friend Talia Castro-Pozo that she mentioned can be found here: http://taliacastro-pozo.com/

Apps Amy recommended:

Mindful Movement Centre: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindful-movement-centre/id1206983879
Headspace: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/headspace-meditation-sleep/id493145008
Calm: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm/id571800810
Find What Feels Good (Yoga by Adriene): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/find-what-feels-good/id1050813703

You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: https://www.Find.dance

Interview with Peter Lovatt regarding Dance Psychology

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode we interview Peter Lovatt regarding Dance Psychology.

The video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/5Xqv7NLMwBo

You can find Peter's TED Talks here:

TEDx Oslo: https://youtu.be/-kCZZp3u_xE
TEDx Observer: https://youtu.be/ihCh5wzNjYY

Peter's website is here: https://www.PeterLovatt.com/

You can find us at: https://www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: https://www.Find.dance

Should School Require Kids to Accept Invitations to Dance?

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss the story of a Utah middle school that has a policy of requiring kids who choose to attend the chaperoned school dance being required to accept any invitation to dance.

The Washington Post story that covers this story can be found here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/02/27/rape-culture-school-dance/

We would really like to hear your thoughts on this topic. Take our poll here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5LGJJY6

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Dancing in the Age of COVID-19

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode we Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the social dance community.

The video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/yDDecM2nPl4

There is good information on COVID-19 on the Center for Disease Control Website here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/.

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Interview with Jeff Fox regarding Liquid Lead Dancing

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode we interview Jeff Fox regarding Liquid Lead dancing.

The video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/W7aVh1xsA3g

The TED Talk on Liquid Lead Dancing here: https://youtu.be/_mq-HqRnngc

The Liquid Lead Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/liquidleaddancing/

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Life Hack When Visiting a New Place; Don't Kick the Kids; ChaCha vs. ChaChaCha & Spicing up Your ChaCha with Guapacha

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode we discuss:

1. A life hack to use when visiting a new dance venue.
2. Not kicking kids while dancing.
4. ChaCha vs. ChaChaCha.
5. Introducing our new co-host, Michelle Riches
6. Spicing up you ChaCha with Guapacha timing.

You can find the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/NBvb8k0pfyE

The Demo of Guapacha timing by Latin Dance champion of Tatiana Keegan can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRQ7KDMx_U

Michelle Riches' dance studio in the Niagara Region in Ontario Canada is Social Ease Dance.

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

The Find.dance app & You Might Not be as Good as You Think

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode we discuss:

1. The Find.dance app
2. Why you should record yourself dancing

You can find the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/R7CWWioA-bA

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Interview with Tatiana Keegan (US Latin Dance Champion)

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0500

You can find Tatiana's website at: TatianaDance.com

You can find the video of this interview here: https://youtu.be/8eSsKRXoRK4

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance

Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

US Open, Holiday Dance Music, Back Strengthening.

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 20:00:00 -0500

In this episode we discuss:

1. The 2019 US Open Dance Championships
2. Christmas Holiday Dance Music
3. Back Strengthening

US Open References:

First Place Strictly Swing Jordan Frisbee & Torri Smith Zzaoui https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAoMg_czTkA

First Place Showcase Thibault Ramirez & Nicole Clonch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRpgcLmKm0g

US Open rules on Swing Content and other things: https://usopenswing.com/wp-content/uploads/Rules-2019-7.25-reformatted-2.pdf

2nd Place Classic Open swing Jake Haning & Mackenzie Goodmanson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcLk0x-ReVg

Holiday Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/vswydy4xs8mxxidk6gg4cz2ka/playlist/0R2YoKcX6MrficIHWYGV2z?si=xNJ70mytRHWebGaYXMFdUA

Back Strengthening with Tatiana Keegan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7P4LtFujJA

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance
Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Supporting the local dance scene, Recognition dances, What is swing and swung timing & How to request a dance at a milonga.

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode we discuss:

1. How to support your the local dance scene
2. Etiquette for recognition dances
3. What is really meant by swing and swung timing
4. The correct way to request a dance at a milonga.

You can find the video version of this episode here on YouTube.

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance

Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Interview with Nikolai Shpakov of the documentary Hot to Trot

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 22:00:00 -0500

You can find information and trailers the the Hot to Trot film at: HotToTrotFilm.com

You can find Nikolai's dance studio at: ExclusivelyDanceStudios,com

You can find the video of this interview here: https://youtu.be/lbOvKeW18n4

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance

Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

The emergency dance bag, Stardust Dance weekend & asking someone to dance

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0500

You can find the video version here: https://youtu.be/NJUJ0r3yb-U

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance

Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Floorcraft, Group Classes and Ankle Strengthening

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 12:00:00 -0500

Referenced in this show:

Ankle Strengthening: youtu.be/aNtuwnU09TI

Tatiana Keegan: www.TatianaDance.com

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance

Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Halloween, American rumba (QQS vs SQQ), and Kelly's surprise dance...

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0400

Referenced in this show:

The Halloween Dance Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SPmvomP9YMUAXxU9c5Lt5?si=WWgW5KVoTfybugRKN4PjBQ

Kelly's Dance with Tommy Radon: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.palmiter.5/videos/10156271398281199/

Kelly's radio show "That Dance Show: https://www.facebook.com/evolutionpopradio/videos/397517437857048

You can find video of the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QD46bdKENg

You can find us at: www.Talk.dance

Also check out the Find.dance app at: www.Find.dance

Launching the Podcast

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 19:00:00 -0400

In this introductory episode, we are introducing Talk.dance to the world.

You will get to know a little of your hosts Kelly & David, and the subjects they plan to cover in this podcast,

Our website is at (surprise): Talk.dance