The Empowered Dancers Podcast
Some of the big questions… How can you maintain boundaries in a dance? Why is it so hard to say “no” to a dance? What are teachers actually thinking in lessons? The salsa, bachata and kizomba space is a special one. It’s one where lifelong friendships begin, where people discover a passion, where community becomes family. That’s not to say it doesn’t have a dark side: Everything and everyone does, if you ask me. And just like in everyday life, women in particular end up feeling like they need to bend to power structures, even avoid certain spaces to keep themselves safe. I have spent the past few years learning in the empowerment space and on this podcast, I share what I have learnt and am still learning through meaningful conversations on all aspects of dancing: the highs and the lows: events, lessons, teaching, socials, organising, friendships, dating, support, abuse, power. We all deserve to dance on our own terms, and shine our own light.
Recent Episodes
TED 11 | Thoughts from a Bachata World Champion
TED 11 | Thoughts from a Bachata World Champion
TED 10 | Confidence and Personal Growth Through Bachata
TED 09 | Neurodivergent Experiences + Masking to Fit In
TED 08 | Safer Dance Spaces with Lara Tabet
TED 07 | From Social Dancing to Performance + Competition with Diana Liu
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Recent Blog Posts
Dancing Across Borders: Diana Liu's Journey across the dance floor and the world
Introduction Dive into the world of Latin dance with Diana Liu, as she shares her experiences dancing salsa, bachata, and kizomba across Europe and Asia. From her early days in Paris to party nights in Singapore, Diana's journey reveals how dance c…
Explore a dancer's journey: Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba Festivals with Grace Clay
Introduction Grace Clay, a seasoned dancer from Bath, this year is celebrating nearly a decade in the vibrant latin scene of salsa, bachata, and kizomba festivals. Known for her love both at local events and national congresses, Grace embodies the …
The Importance of Safer Dance Spaces: Vanessa Bright Discusses Safety and Respect
A Dance Journey Begins Vanessa Bright, a life coach and musician, brings a rich tapestry of experiences to the dance floors of salsa, bachata and kizomba. Despite an initial skepticism influenced by peers, her journey into the rhythm and soul of da…
About the Host
Bobbie Miles
Host, Dancer, Empowerment Adovcate
Bobbie started dancing in 2019 and immediately fell in love with salsa and bachata. It was incredible: the people, the vibe, the community, like a parallel universe running right alongside everyday life. Dancing 6 nights a week, and attending festivals after only 4 weeks of dancing, Bobbie was spellbound. The more she became a part of the dancing community, the more Bobbie began to realise how little transparency, accountability and communication exists in some parts of the scene. The complexity of organising a festival, the role of teacher in a dance school, engagement with creating safe spaces, the challenge of speaking up when things don’t feel right - there are so many conversations to be had and Bobbie is on a mission to have those conversations. An empowerment coach in training, Bobbie believes that with knowledge comes empowerment and empowerment is something everyone deserves to feel on the dance floor.