What is it like dating a dancer? Ray Ray and Annabel were curious about other dancer's experiences so they put out a ten question survey to find out. In this episode they discuss the results.Annabel suggests that for dating to be successful,

5/2023 The Highs and Lows of Teaching Salsa at a Children's Home

Sep 29th, 2023 37m 46s

Here are some of the challenges and thrills of teaching Salsa to children at a summer Art Camp. You'll hear the highs and lows of our experience and our biggest take-aways.--------------------------------------------------Timestamps:00:00

4/2023 Never Stop Being A Student - Interview with Bryant Ayala

Jun 29th, 2023 35m 54s

Never stop being a student. This has been Bryant Ayala's philosophy as he continues his dance journey from childhood to champion level dancer. Bryant Ayala grew up in a dance family and now teaches, performs, directs and judges. His specialty S

3/2023 Avoiding a Toxic Dance Community with "Salsa Moshe" Dr. Mark Wexler

May 23rd, 2023 1h 14m

Let's geek out with Neuropsychologist Dr. Mark Wexler, also known as Salsa Moshe about the qualities of a healthy dance community and how to avoid creating a toxic dance community.Follow Salsa Moshe:Instagram: @medancer21Facebook: "Salsa Mo

2/2023 BONUS - Attracting Better Partners - Interview with Edie, The Salsa Freak!!

Mar 9th, 2023 15m 46s

Bonus juicy tid bits from Edie, The Salsa Freak!! Edie talks about how her Black Belt Salsa curriculum is designed to enhance the alpha masculinity and alpha femininity inside you as a dance partner and how it has the surprising side effect of

2/2023 Part 2 - Creating a Successful Apprentice Program - Interview with Edie, The Salsa Freak!!

Mar 8th, 2023 10m 40s

Ray Ray Salsa and Annabel Valencia interview Edie, The Salsa Freak!!, a legend in the Salsa world. Edie talks about how she created a successful apprentice program for her dance studio, which runs and grows her classes even if she's not there.

8. Learn How to Dance. Stop Believing the Lies

Mar 1st, 2023 38m 14s

What's the best way to learn how to dance? Ray discusses what it takes to learn any new skill, including dance. Is it innate talent? Is it learned? What limits potential dancers from taking dance lessons? He references great books like Limitl

2/2023 Part 1 - Dancing Salsa On1 vs On2 - Interview with Edie, The Salsa Freak!!

Feb 15th, 2023 28m 17s

Ray Ray Salsa and Annabel Valencia interview Edie, The Salsa Freak!!, a legend in the Salsa world. Here she talks about her Black Belt Salsa system and her thoughts on dancing Salsa On1 versus Salsa On2. What are your thoughts? Let us know.Edi

1/2023 Creating Connection - Interview with Cindy Velez

Jan 16th, 2023 42m 33s

How do we create a good connection with our dance partner(s)? Cindy Velez addresses this topic, from the angle of her background in Urban Kizomba. You can watch the YouTube video of this conversation here https://youtu.be/ikb24sHqQFMTimestamps

12. A look back at 2022's big events

Dec 27th, 2022 24m 40s

Ray and Annabel are back with a review of what happened in 2022 and preview of what to expect in 20232022 was full of ups and downs- in January Ray's mom passed away- in March was the memorial service for Ray's mom in Ohio- in September Ann

10. A Candid Discussion About Men Who Follow on the Dance Floor With Jesus Hernandez

Nov 4th, 2022 22m 18s

Jesus, Dolce, and Ray discuss with Jesus Hernandez the benefits of training to be an omni dancer. An omni dancer is a dancer who learned the lead and follow of a dance.

9. A New Student's Perspective - Interview with Annabel Valencia

Nov 10th, 2021 34m 30s

Ray Ray interviews new dancer Annabel Valencia (www.annabelvalencia.com), a student who has been in the Oklahoma City dance community for less than a year. Ray discovers her perspective of the community and her secrets to consistent improvement

7. Interview with the young and brilliant Ivis Torres Turley

Feb 28th, 2021 45m 32s

Join Dolce and Ray as they interview the young and brilliant Ivis Torres Turley, OKC's newest dance studio owner and instructor. Ivis was born in the Dominican Republic, started dancing at the age of three and even choreographed dances as a you

6. The Dance Journey with Maritza Rodriguez - Part 2

Nov 14th, 2020 19m 37s

Join us as we conclude our discussion with Maritza Rodriquez about The Dance Journey. Ray and Dolce Interview Maritza Rodriguez, winner of The World Latin Dance Competition in Salsa Same Gender in 2014.

5. The Dance Journey with Maritza Rodriguez - Part 1

Nov 8th, 2020 29m 34s

Listen to part 1 of our 2 part Series on the Dance Journey. Ray and Dolce Interview Maritza Rodriguez, winner of The World Latin Dance Competition in Salsa Same Gender in 2014.

4. Dance etiquette that every Social dancer should know Part 2

Oct 31st, 2020 26m 34s

Part 2 - Let's discuss Social Dance Etiquette some more. Find out what the differences are between Social dancing and dancing in clubs. They aren't the same! Dolce and Ray Ray talk about some subjects that aren't often talked about in dance cla

3. Dance etiquette that every Social dancer should know Part 1

Oct 24th, 2020 21m

Let's discuss Social Dance Etiquette. Find out what the differences are between Social dancing and dancing in clubs. They aren't the same! Dolce and Ray Ray talk about some subjects that aren't often talked about in dance classes or on the danc

2. Interview with Marti Rickman a founder of the Oklahoma City Latin dance scene

Oct 16th, 2020 25m 17s

Dolce and Ray Ray's emotional interview Marti Rickman. Marti was born in Palmira, Colombia. She was the 11th child in a family of 13 children. Her deep desire to live her dream is what brought her to the United States. Listen to her captivating

1. Salsa by Ray and Dolce Who?

Oct 10th, 2020 26m 6s

Welcome to Smooth Salsa in Oklahoma City by Ray and Dolce Salsa. This podcast is about Salsa Dance and the Oklaohma Dance scene. We discuss events going on. Share advice for students and instructors. We promote performances in the local.

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