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.
Episodes
26 episodes since 2021
026 Sip & Chat: Alex Morel
Welcome back to LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! We are honored to open up Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month with the remarkable Alex Morel. You may have spotted him during his VMA performance with the one-and-only Kar...
September 18, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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1:31:43
025 Welcome to Season 4!
Welcome back to another season with LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari!In this season kickoff episode, Marcus and Mari catch up on what they have been up to... updates, learnin...
September 18, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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34:27
024 M&M Season 3 Finale!
Welcome back to our final episode of Season 3, with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari!In this episode, M&M catch up on what they have been up to this Summer. They also look back at this past season with gratitude, lessons learned and...
August 21, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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35:01
023 Sip & Chat: Antonio Doza
Welcome back to LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! As we close out Season 3, we would like to share one last guest with our friends and familia, the dazzling Antonio Doza. Get More Antonio:
August 14, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:00:20
022 Sip & Chat: Mark Travis Rivera
Welcome back to LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! Introducing our next guest, the inspiring Mark Travis Rivera. We are so honored to share his story with you. Enjoy!Trigger Warning: this episode talks abo...
July 31, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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42:10
021 Sip & Chat: Tess Losada Miner
Welcome back to LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! After a little break, we are excited to regresar with our next guest... the beautiful Tess Losada Miner. We are so honored ...
July 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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36:57
020 Sip & Chat: David Herrera
Welcome back to LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! Our guest for this episode is the inspiring David Herrera. We are so honored to share his story with you. Enjoy!Learn More: ...
June 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:10:02
019 Sip & Chat: Natalia Mesa
Welcome back to LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! Our guest for this episode is our wonderful and beautiful friend Natalia Mesa. We are so honored to share her story with you. Enjoy!...
June 12, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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55:23
018 Sip & Chat: Katherine Jimenez
Welcome back to LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! Our guest for this episode is the beautiful Katherine Jimenez. We are so honored to share her story with you. Enjoy!Kathy on...
May 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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53:44
017 Sip & Chat: Ahtoy Juliana, PhD
Welcome back to LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! Our guest for this episode is the lovely Ahtoy Juliana. We are so honored to share her story with you. Enjoy!Ahtoy on IG: ...
May 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:05:11
016 Sip & Chat: Brianna Rios
Welcome back to another season of LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari!Join us as we kick off this season with our first guest, Brianna Rios. We are so thrilled to share Bri's st...
May 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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44:57
015 Welcome to Season 3!
Welcome back to another season with LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari!In this episode, Marcus and Mari catch up on what they have been up to... lots of updates, changes, and g...
May 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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23:05
014 Sip & Chat: Dr. Bruno Rodriguez
Welcome back to another season of LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari!Join us for this super inspiring episode as we have the privilege of interviewing the one and only Dr. Brun...
June 05, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:05:24
013 Sip & Chat: Mariana Ranz
Welcome back to another season of LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari!Join us for this special episode as we welcome the amazing Mariana Ranz (BFA, MA), to our podcast. Check ou...
April 10, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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41:30
012 Sip & Chat: Emma Sofia Caymares
Welcome back to another season of LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari!Join us this week as we welcome Latina Americana dancer and actress, Emma Sofia Caymares (BFA, SUNY Purchas...
November 07, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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56:26
011 Sip & Chat: Kiri Avelar
Welcome back to another season of LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari!We are so honored to bring to you Kiri Avelar, MFA, Interdisciplinary Artist, Educator, and Scholar! An awa...
October 10, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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41:17
010 Welcome to Season 2!
Welcome back to another season with LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! In this episode, Marcus and Mari catch up on what they have been up to... lots of updates, changes, and ...
October 03, 2022
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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24:47
009 Sip & Chat: Elvis Collado
Welcome back to another episode of LNXdance with your hosts Marcus Mantilla-Valentin and Mari Vasconez!Join us while we sipped and chatted with our good friend Elvis Collado, competitors, lover of all things dance, and currently Floridi...
March 28, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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53:13
008 M&M Current Topics: Latinx Representation
Mari & Marcus are back with another Current Topics episode! Catch up with your favorite hosts and join the conversation on Latinx Representation in the field. In this episode, we cover the New York Dance Festival, West Side Stories, In the ...
March 14, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:06
007 Sip & Chat: Karel Flores
Welcome back to another episode of LNXdance with your hosts Marcus Mantilla-Valentin and Mari Vasconez!We are so honored to bring to you Karel Flores, Professional Dancer, Choreographer, and Activist! A passionate leader in her industry...
March 07, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:26
006 Sip & Chat: Michelle Manzanales
Welcome back to another episode of LNXdance with your hosts Marcus Mantilla-Valentin and Mari Vasconez!We are so excited to bring to you Michelle Manzanales, Choreographer & Dance Educator! A truly talented and inspiring leader in o...
February 28, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:46
005 M&M Life and Dance Updates
Mari & Marcus are back with another episode after a two-week break. Find out what they have been up to in life and how Marcus has been using dance as a way to heal like going social dancing at SalsaMania and taking a Hustle class from Nelso...
February 21, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:40
004 Sip & Chat: Franklin Liranzo
Welcome back to another episode of LNXdance with your hosts Marcus Mantilla-Valentin and Mari Vasconez! Take a few minutes to get to know our next guest, Franklin Liranzo. 8X World Salsa Champion, Internationally-acclaimed choreographer...
January 31, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:21
003 M&M Current Topics: COVID Continues
Mari & Marcus discuss the current restrictions and changes seen in the NYC dance industry due to the new variant and how it has affected artists. They explore ways we can be resilient to respond as teachers, dancers, and performers. They al...
January 24, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:49
002 Sip & Chat: Deanna Lynn Martinez
Welcome to another episode of LNXdance with your hosts Marcus Mantilla-Valentin and Mari Vasconez. Take a few minutes to get to know Deanna Lynn Martinez as she navigates a new role of Dance Educator in Queens, NYC. Listen to hear all about her...
January 17, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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51:32