The 5.Six.7.Viii. Podcast

Fireworks or Forgiveness

One of the most polarizing figures in the community, DJ Soltrix joins Brandon and Kelinda as they discuss an array of topics both dance and non dance related.

The Bros and QueLinda!

Welcome back! Season One was a love letter to the origins of the bachata community. Now that the story has been told it's time to bring things to the current landscape. DJ Zoukchatero, JustinChimichangas, Victor Estrada and Chris Sandoval join my new Co-host, (yes, my new co-host!) Kelinda White and I, as we cover a range of topics about the current bachata community. Cheers to Season Two!

EPISODE FIFTEEN

Aubrey Ares of Empowered Movement Dance Company (EMDC) stops by for a chat. How did the Los Angeles Lakers help her organize her ideas of running one of the premiere fusion dance teams in Los Angeles? Why did she decide to commute 2 1/2 hours as a team owner to join someone else's team? How has it been trusting the people she helped develop with her team after her decisive moment to step back and focus more on family and life?

EPISODE FOURTEEN

Luis Aragon checks in during the LA Summer Bachata Festival. Why did he name his company Cielo Dance events? What are his secrets to constant success in a diluted market? And his thoughts on the Daniel and Toms fiasco.

EPISODE THIRTEEN

DJ SOOOONASTY sits down with me to discuss his transition from sports to dance. Why even he as one of LA's top instructors still takes classes regularly. And how Steven's built a brand that touts global recognition.