We talk with Juan about the early days of Lindy Hop in Argentina, what drew him to the dance, and his future as an artistic director in Bangkok. He shares thoughts on the concept of home, life on the move, and how his physical education background shaped his teaching. We chat about knowing when to pivot, why competitions shouldn't be taken too seriously, dance trends, event organizing, and his love for music and the pursuit of beautiful things.Photo by: Ana Luz Crespi (@analuzcrespi)
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#50 Carlos Machava
We sit down with Carlos Machava to talk about his 20+ years in the dance world—from first seeing dance on the streets to training at a dance academy and eventually discovering Lindy Hop. Carlos shares what drew him to dance, his experience training with a dance company in Mozambique, and his first impressions of jazz dance. We also discuss different teaching approaches, the counting vs. scatting debate, and how we can express ourselves more through dance.This Podcast series is part of the Swinging Europe project, which is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.Photo by Sara Pista
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#49 Sakarias Larsson
We sit down with Sakarias to reflect on his 30-year journey in the jazz community, from running the Chicago Swing Dance Studio to training with the Hot Shots. We discuss competitions, his approach to judging and performing, the influence of old clips, and the challenges he's encountered along the way. We also explore how the dance scene continues to evolve and Sakarias' experience playing in the Hornsgatan Ramblers band.This Podcast series is part of the Swinging Europe project, which is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
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#48 Katja Završnik
In this episode, we sit down with Katja Završnik to explore the evolving role of a follower in swing dance and discuss how to develop your own movement style and unique feel. Katja shares her insights on teaching, performing, and competing, emphasizing how teaching dance also means imparting valuable communication skills beyond the dance floor. We discuss managing your inner critic, avoiding the trap of self-comparison, and finding joy and authenticity in the dance.This Podcast series is part of the Swinging Europe project, which is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.Cover photo by Tadej Mulej (Vintage Swing Festival 2023)
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#47 Alexandre McCormack
In this episode, we sit down with Alex to explore his dance journey, from his first impression of Lindy Hop to his experiences training and leading the Old Soulz and the challenges he faced along the way. We discuss how jazz dance resonates today and the limitations and possibilities of teaching and learning the dance. Alex shares his approach to fostering individual expression in dancing, his values regarding competitions, and why he believes higher prize money is essential. Finally, Alex reflects on some of the songs that have shaped his understanding of jazz.This Podcast series is part of the Swinging Europe project, which is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.
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