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Summary

Mr. Shashank is a pro Afro Latin dancer, choreographer, instructor, founder, and director of Salsa Cafe Hyderabad. He shares his journey through dance, his training, his experience running a dance school, and the impact of social media. The dance styles taught at Salsa Cafe include salsa, bachata, and Mambo. The syllabus is constantly evolving based on the demands and questions of the students. Running a dance school has its challenges, but Mr. Shashank has learned from his mistakes and continues to adapt. The dancing scene has evolved with more opportunities and access to online learning, but there can be a sense of confusion with so many options available. The conversation discusses the impact of social media on the dancing scene in Hyderabad. The guest, Sashaank Mamidana, acknowledges the power of social media for the newer generation of dancers who are more adapted and fluent in using it. However, he also highlights the struggle for dancers from the pre-social media generation who had to prove themselves through live performances. Sashaank shares his personal journey of learning to navigate social media and seeks inspiration from younger dancers. He emphasizes the importance of building a solid dance school, focusing on quality education, and creating visually appealing shows to attract new students. He also expresses gratitude to the Hyderabad dance community and encourages dancers to believe in themselves and continue supporting each other.

Keywords

Afro Latin dance, journey, training, dance school, social media, salsa, bachata, Mambo, syllabus, challenges, evolution, opportunities, online learning, social media impact, dancing scene, generation gap, struggle, learning, inspiration, dance school, quality education, visually appealing shows, Hyderabad dance community

Takeaways

• Mr. Shashank's journey in dance started with a salsa class that he accidentally joined and discovered his talent for it.
• Salsa Cafe Hyderabad offers classes in salsa, bachata, and Mambo, with a focus on building a Latin dance community.
• The syllabus at Salsa Cafe is constantly evolving based on the demands and questions of the students.
• Running a dance school has its challenges, but Mr. Shashank has learned from his mistakes and continues to adapt.
• The dancing scene has evolved with more opportunities and access to online learning, but there can be a sense of confusion with so many options available. Social media has had a significant impact on the dancing scene in Hyderabad, giving more power to the newer generation of dancers who are adept at using it.
• Dancers from the pre-social media generation have had to struggle to adapt and learn how to navigate social media for self-promotion.
• Building a strong dance school requires a focus on quality education and creating visually appealing shows to attract new students.
• The Hyderabad dance community has been welcoming and supportive, and dancers are encouraged to believe in themselves and continue supporting each other.

Titles

• Building a Latin Dance Community at Salsa Cafe Hyderabad
• Adapting and Evolving: Challenges of Running a Dance School Navigating the Generation Gap in the Dancing Community
• Gratitude and Encouragement: The Hyderabad Dance Community

Sound Bites

• "Patrick Swayze made me feel like... I want to try this dance when I saw time of my life"
• "I never thought that I will teach it. Then when I was offered a position to teach, I did that and I realized that, okay, this is also something that I actually enjoy."
• "It's been 10 years of trying to create a scene in Hyderabad"
• "I take a lot of inspiration from some of t