
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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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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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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Recent guests on Conversations in Closed include:
1. Etsuko Uemura
2. Yoshi Uemura
3. Yoko Kunimasa
4. Albert Ferran
5. Estela Sanmian
6. Giuseppe (Gio)
7. Chloe Hong
8. Rico Lim
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