Dance #24 Eugene Katsevman

In this episode Ikaika and Rudi discuss 

A Conversation with Greg Warner.  Greg Warner is running for president of USA Dance.  Today he and Ikaika discuss his views on the organization's current state, and his views for the future. link to USA Dance/NDCA history: https://www.reddit.com/r/HobbyDrama/comments/gqf4nk/ballroom_dance_a_decades_long_blood_feud_between/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

A Conversation with Ken Richards.  Ken Richards is running for president of USA Dance.  Today he and Ikaika discuss his views on the organization's current state, and his views for the future. mentioned in the intro link to USA Dance/NDCA history: https://www.reddit.com/r/HobbyDrama/comments/gqf4nk/ballroom_dance_a_decades_long_blood_feud_between/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

In this episode Ikaika discusses with world renowned Luca Baricchi about Instinctual Perception, Dance Philosphy, the value of Art, and other exciting topics.

Ikaika and Katusha catch up during Shelter In Place They discuss: dance lessons shifting to an online model, the same sex rule change for the NDCA, and listener questions!

Quarantine chats with Smooth champion Mayo Alanen.

Conversations during the COVID-19 quarantine of 2020.  Micahel Choi.  This talk was about a week into the california quarantine.

In this episode of the podcast, Ikaika Dowsett speaks with Ballroom World Champion Arunas Bizokas on his life at the top, and illuminates some topics on the WDO and what it is.  Arunas Bizokas is the organizer and host of the North American Imperial Star Ball, and the Vilnius Dance Festival.  

Wayne Eng is CEO of Dancevision, Director of the United States Dance Championships, and the Emerald Ball. Ikaika and Wayne discuss his early life, the transition into different areas of the dance business, and clears up some of the dramatic history of the professional titles in the US.

Eugene Katsevman is one of the most decorated American Dancers of all time.  Former undefeated US latin champion, and coach to today's champions, he discusses a wide range of topics with Ikaika.