Oliver Pineda

Two Left Feet Podcast

On Today's Episode we have the splendid Mr. Oliver Pineda.

Who is a 10x World Salsa Champion. Who has been dancing salsa for over 30 years.

He is the founder of Latin Motion Dance Academy.

He has been a Choreographer for "So You Think You Can Dance" & 'Dancing With The Stars'.

He is also a percussionist and was born in Sydney, Australia.

In this episode we talk about:

Timestamps:

- His childhood

02:00 His time as a Ballroom Dancer and Tae Kwon Do -

09:00 Living with Chilean Parents -

13:00 Impact of Music –

14:00 Introduction to Salsa –

17:00 Beginner Stage in Salsa –

20:40 - Do Children have an advantage?

22:00 What got you into Ballroom –

27:00 Latin Motion Dance Academy -

33:00 Breaking Routines -

- Covid 19 In Australia – 34:45

- Learning to teach – 41:00

- The role of a coach – 45:00

- Hints and Tips for Teaching – 47:00

- Hints and tips for your basic step -51:00

- Body Movement – 54:30

- Sydney Rueda Dance Company – 58:00

- Musicality – 59:00

- One tip to make you a better dancer – 1:03:00

...**Social Media**...

https://www.oliverpineda.dance/

https://www.facebook.com/oliverpineda.dance/

https://www.latinmotion.sydney/our-team/

https://www.instagram.com/oliverpinedadance/

https://www.instagram.com/latinmotiondance/

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