(the interview was conducted in Spanish as Davide doesn’t speak English)
Interviewed by Herve Hurier on Saturday 08th of August
Herve: Hi Davide Davide: Hello
Herve: First of all congratulations, you have been very impressive yesterday
So just few questions for you in order to know you better
Herve: how old are you? Davide: I am 14
Herve: and where are you from? Davide: Italy, Rome
Herve: how long have you been dancing? Davide: It has been 4 years now
Herve: and how did you come to it? Davide: well…4 years ago my parents brought me to a salsa school, I wasn’t especially interested in it but I said why not, let’s check it!!
Herve: then you got into the game as most of us I guess? Davide: yes I discovered Cuban music and Rumba
Herve: Rumba is your thing, right? Davide: Indeed, I just love it
Herve: is that your first congress? Davide: Not at all, I have done plenty of, but this is the first one in the UK
Herve: last year I was here at the congress and I was seriously impressed by Maykel Fonts. When I saw you dancing rumba, I have to say, I recognized his style Davide: yes he is an amazing dancer and I am very happy to be his student
Herve: how often do you see him? Davide: Once a month
Herve: oh…once a month only? Davide: Yes but when I am with him, we are dancing from 11AM to 11PM for three days in a row
Herve: all right, so it should be quite difficult physically I guess? Davide: It is!!
Herve: what is your feeling about this congress? Davide: I am very happyto be here, the atmosphere is very warm and friendly and I have been very well received
Herve: Is there anything more you want to add? Davide: I would like to thank Enrique for inviting me here and all of you guys for your support.
Herve: Thanks a lot Davide, good luck for the future, I wish you the best Davide: Thanks, Bye
