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Interview with Frank Santos |
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Written by JoJo
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Tuesday, 27 May 2008 |
How, why and when did you get into salsa?
I listened to salsa music from a very early age and started dancing in 2000. I first went to a salsa club with my mum in Italy where a really nice girl asked me to dance and I fell in love with the music.
Who first taught you to dance salsa?
I learnt from friends in clubs and after I met Matar in Parma, Italy.
Did you have any dance training prior to salsa?
Yes, Jazz, contemporary and hip-hop.
Tell me a little about your company. When, why and how was it set up?
My company is Frank Santos Dance, formed last year between myself and my dance partner Natalie Baltao.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
From many different people like Juan Matos, Fernando Sosa and I always try to look outside the box for new dancers that can inspire me with new steps and combinations.
Who do you admire?
I admire anybody that steps on the stage and creates something different, good or bad but different.
What’s your favourite track at the moment?
Too many
What are your all time favourite tracks?
El Cantante
What are your favourite albums?
Marc Anthony
What was the last CD you bought?
Cant remember!
What music is in your car/cd player/tape player at the moment?
Reggaeton
Who are your favourite artists?
Eddie Palmieri
Tito Puente
Richie Ray
If you were not a successful Promoter/Teacher/DJ, what would you be doing instead? Or if you also have a full-time job, what do you do?
Architecture as this is what I studied before.
Tell me something most people wouldn’t know about you?
I am a wonderful chef and I used to be a hip-hop singer.
What’s your all time favourite salsa club/event that you have played/taught/danced?
UK Congress
What has been your most memorable moment?
After I performed at the UK congress one of my first teachers Fernando Sosa said he was impressed with me and with how far I have got.
Have you had any embarrassing/nightmare-ish moments in salsa?
A few times on the stage when I forgot the routine.
www.franksantosdance.com
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