Podcast discussion points:
Everton’s Performance Résumé and Dance Companies: Sekou McMiller, Santo Rico, Dance On 2, La Fuerza, FnF, Kingsmen, and Empire Mambo (Adolfo Indacochea)
His introduction to Mambo and Latin dance
Advice for Mambo newbies: education, learning, and what to look for in a school and instructors
How to break out of “Salsa Hell”
Changes in NYC’s Mambo scene over the last 15 years
#MeToo and sexual assault in the Mambo community
Experiencing resentment and having to prove himself as a Black American
Understanding the Mambo/Latin subculture: hobby, sport, exercise, social activity
Understanding what your goals are when you come into the Mambo scene
Dancing in different countries and cities
What happened to bachata over the years, the rise of sensual bachata, and the fusion of zouk
Teachers who made an impact on him as a dancer
Making friends overseas
Budgeting for dance education
