LNXdance Podcast

A series of conversations for Latinx dancers and educators BY Latinx dancers and educators. We dive deep into important topics in the dance industry and how being part of the Latinx community affects us, our contributions, decisions, and careers.

Contributors

Co-host

Marcus Mantilla-Valentin

Marcus Mantilla-Valentin began dancing in Texas with Mambo Dallas Dance Company in 2012 under the direction of Katie Mambo. Inspired to continue his development and training as a dancer, he move to New York City in 2013. He studied and danced with Yamulee Dance Company under the direction of Osmar Perrones and Karel Flores. He also trained with Balmir Latin Dance Studios with its Artistic Director, Anya Katsevman. Marcus has performed at nationally acclaimed events all over the world. He started his teaching experience in Texas at Mambo Dallas Dance Studio and Alpha Midway Dance Studio and has continued to teach in NYC through private instruction.

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Co-host

Mari Vasconez

Mari Vasconez is a dance educator in New York City who hopes to bridge the gap between concert and social Latin dances, as well as its availability to the Latinx communities. Her unconventional background has allowed her to merge both classical and social styles into her repertoire. Her classrooms are filled with the next generation of Latinx, and she hopes to provide quality dance education and inspire the next generation to the artform's possibilities. She believes in the equity of professional dance training for all dancers, no matter their economical or social stance, and hopes MotionScoop Dance Academy becomes a beacon of hope for those who do not have access to the elite programs of the world.

Check out all of Mari's work by visiting her website: www.marivdance.com

https://www.marivdance.com/