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Conversations in Closed

Down Hold Entertainment
Balboa
Lindy Hop
Swing Dancing
RP Scoring
ILHC
Dance
Queerness
Niigata
From Chloe Hong
Shag
California Balboa Classic
Laura Keat
Audio Editing
Seattle, United States
Collegiate Shag
Seattle
Cal Balboa
Pure Balboa
Balboa Community
Hong Kong

Join Jose, Denise, and Jennifer as they interview friends in the Balboa community, and learn more about their stories, ideas, and the experiences that have shaped them. Hosts: Jose Tello, Denise Lwin, Jennifer Wang

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Latest Episodes

Jose interviews two talented Seattle dancers: Etsuko & Yoshi Uemura! We talk about Pure Balboa, how their partnership came to be, hopes for the Balboa community, and more.

Etsuko and Yoshi are Seattle-based Balboa dancers and instructors originally ... more

Jose travels to Niigata, Japan to interview one of the hardest working community organizers in the Swing scene: Yoko Kunimasa!

Listen to Yoko talk about her experience as an event/community organizer, teaching young people how to dance, and starting... more

Jose and Estela (guest interviewer) chat with Albert Ferran about how he first found Balboa, his thoughts on a healthy partnership, and his love for philosophy.

Albert has been Swing dancing since 2001 and has taught Balboa in Barcelona, Spain since... more

Jennifer and Denise sit down with Gio! Listen to them chat about musicality, humor in dance, pets and plants, and Gio's experience as a queer man in the Balboa scene.

Gio started dancing at the age of 10, and he never stopped. He traveled from the v... more

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Recent Guests

Etsuko Uemura
Seattle-based Balboa dancer and instructor, originally from Japan
Seattle Balboa community
Episode: 015 - Etsuko & Yoshi Uemura
Yoshi Uemura
Seattle-based Balboa dancer and instructor, originally from Japan
Seattle Balboa community
Episode: 015 - Etsuko & Yoshi Uemura
Yoko Kunimasa
Swing dancer and community organizer in Niigata
Niigata Swing scene
Episode: 014 - Yoko Kunimasa
Albert Ferran
Balboa dancer and teacher based near Barcelona
Episode: 013 - Albert Ferran
Estela Sanmian
Friend of Albert, guest interviewer (SwingWow on Instagram)
SwingWow
Episode: 013 - Albert Ferran
Giuseppe (Gio)
Balboa dancer based in Stockholm, Sweden; guest on interview episode
Balboa community
Episode: 012 - Gio "Balboa"
Chloe Hong
Creative director and designer of From Chloe Hong; swing dancer
From Chloe Hong
Episode: Vintage Fashion (with Chloe Hong)
Rico Lim
Co-creative director, dancer, and instructor
From Chloe Hong
Episode: Vintage Fashion (with Chloe Hong)
Theresa Manney
Dance educator and performer focused on Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag
Episode: 011 - Theresa Manney

Hosts

Jose Tello
Host and active participant in conversations with dance community figures
Denise Lwin
Host and community-oriented interviewer
Jennifer Wang
Host, interviewer, and Balboa/Conversations contributor

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#163
Germany/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#230
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#34
Russia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#50
Sweden/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#68
Austria/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#157
Spain/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#161
China/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#172
Denmark/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#221
Taiwan/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#226
Japan/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#233
South Korea/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

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013 - Albert Ferran
Q: What is the most challenging concept to teach in a class?
Musicality and its emotional component; despite tools and structures, teaching students to feel and express music varies greatly between individuals and requires adapting approaches.
013 - Albert Ferran
Q: What do you think makes a healthy dance partnership?
Being able to stay friends, communicating openly, and sharing philosophy so the relationship matters more than individual results; trust and understanding drive authentic dancing.
013 - Albert Ferran
Q: Can you tell us how you met your teaching partner, Neus Castellas?
I met her in 2007 when she was my student; we later chose to train together because of her commitment and shared philosophy, creating a long-term collaboration.
014 - Yoko Kunimasa
Q: How did you start building the Niigata swing scene, given there were almost no local resources?
Two people started, created a private Facebook group, and began regular practice sessions; over time, more people joined, and partnerships with visiting instructors helped accelerate growth.
012 - Gio "Balboa"
Q: How did Gio's path lead him to Balboa and Balboa teaching specifically?
He started with Boogie Woogie, transitioned through Lindy Hop, and eventually found Balboa. The shift was driven by a desire to explore a dance form that allowed deeper musicality and personal expression, which then evolved into a focus on teaching Balboa.

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The show centers on deep-dish conversations with people who shape the Balboa and swing dance community, often focusing on personal journeys, teaching philosophies, and community building. Episodes cover scene creation in new places, partnerships in teaching, authentic expression through balance between technique and artistry, and the social dynamics that sustain long-running dance ecosystems. Guests frequently bring expertise as dancers, organizers, designers, or educators, with an emphasis on inclusivity, safety, and cross-cultural exchange across international scenes. Listeners are likely dancers, teachers, event organizers, and brand builders who value craft, community mentorship, and the evolution of Balboa and related swing styles.

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1. Etsuko Uemura
2. Yoshi Uemura
3. Yoko Kunimasa
4. Albert Ferran
5. Estela Sanmian
6. Giuseppe (Gio)
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8. Rico Lim

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