The Empowered Dancers Podcast
A Salsa Bachata and Kizomba Podcast for all things empowerment in SBK latin dancing! TED Podcast is a space for different voices in our dance scene to be celebrated and have conversations that matter in order to promote more understanding, accountability and responsibility in our dance scene through the value we share with listeners. Creating safer spaces, building confidence, setting boundaries, respecting culture, whether you dance salsa, bachata, kizomba or all three, on this podcast we hear from dancers with all sorts of backgrounds and interests - teachers, organisers, DJs and social dancers alike - every dancer has a story to tell, be it through events, lessons, teaching, organising, socials, friendships, dating, support, abuse, power. Whether you have been dancing for 20 minutes or 20 years, we all deserve to dance on our own terms, and shine our own light.
Recent Episodes
TED 33 | Would you be allowed to take part in Jack & Jill competitions? with Christine Walsh
TED 32 | What you can gain by understanding the context of Salsa Music with Angel Figueroa
TED 31 | Why Embodied Philosophy is a Must-Have Salsa Tool with Sarah Balzat
TED 30 | Why are Vales Important in Bachata Classes? with Tudor Sirbu & Sheffield Bachata Collective
TED 29 Is Ageism Present in Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba? with Lynne Joyner
TED 28 | Removing Gendered Roles Benefits EVERYONE in Dancing with Giulia Settomini
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Recent Blog Posts
Dancing Across Borders: Diana Liu's Journey across the dance floor an…
Introduction Dive into the world of Latin dance with Diana Liu, as she shares her experiences dancing salsa, bachata, and kizomba across Europe and Asia. From her early days in Paris to party nights in Singapore, Diana's journey reveals how …
The Importance of Safer Dance Spaces: Vanessa Bright Discusses Safety…
A Dance Journey Begins Vanessa Bright, a life coach and musician, brings a rich tapestry of experiences to the dance floors of salsa, bachata and kizomba. Despite an initial skepticism influenced by peers, her journey into the rhythm and soul …
Explore a dancer's journey: Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba Festivals wit…
Introduction Grace Clay, a seasoned dancer from Bath, this year is celebrating nearly a decade in the vibrant latin scene of salsa, bachata, and kizomba festivals. Known for her love both at local events and national congresses, Grace embodies the …
About the Host
Bobbie Miles
Host, Dancer, Empowerment Adovcate
Bobbie started dancing in 2019 and immediately fell in love with salsa and bachata. It was incredible: the people, the vibe, the community, like a parallel universe running right alongside everyday life. Dancing 6 nights a week, and attending festivals after only 4 weeks of dancing, Bobbie was spellbound. The more she became a part of the dancing community, the more Bobbie began to realise how little transparency, accountability and communication exists in some parts of the scene. The complexity of organising a festival, the role of teacher in a dance school, engagement with creating safe spaces, the challenge of speaking up when things don’t feel right - there are so many conversations to be had and Bobbie is on a mission to have those conversations. An empowerment coach in training, Bobbie believes that with knowledge comes empowerment and empowerment is something everyone deserves to feel on the dance floor.