October 26, 2009

Salt Lake City, Oct. 26--As part of the National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Danny Dance joined BlogTalk Radio to share his story of House Music, House Dancing, and Latino heritage.  In a 25-minute interview Monday with BlogTalkRadio's Latinos Unidos Radio show, host Evelina Solis asked Danny Dance about a gamut of topics: from his love for and involvement with House Music and House Dancing as a DJ, to the role of his childhood and personal experiences in shaping his life and ambitions.  The exclusive radio interview also touched on Danny Dance's Latino heritage and his perspective on issues currently facing Latinos in the United States, his advice for others pursuing their own dreams, the release of his new Love For The House Dancer Volume 1 mixtape, and upcoming Dance Is A Feeling projects.

Listen to this personal interview below or at http://danceisafeeling.com/news.

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Transcript of Interview Questions and Topics

[0:00 - 2:35]  Show Introduction

[2:36 - 3:53]  Q: Tell Us About House Music and House Dancing

Danny talks about the history of House Music

[3:54 - 4:36] Q: When and why did you move to Utah?

Danny discusses Utah's role in his love of House Music and House Dancing and his experiences after college

[4:37 - 6:25] Q: How did your childhood define who you are today and what you're doing?

Danny shares his life story--from family life during childhood to the role of academics in his life and his college experiences

[6:26 - 8:24]  Q: How did you go from dreams of medicine to education (as a profession)?

Danny talks about college life and coming to grips with social inequality, justice, and change

[8:25 - 9:59]  Q: What has influenced your music and your mixes?

Danny describes "the feeling" of House Music and House Dancing, as well as global and local musical influences

[10:00 - 11:29]  Q: Who do you look up to and who has been your role model in life?

Danny speaks about the role of teachers in his life, Spanish as a native language, and teachers as inspirational role models

[11:30 - 12:51]  Q: Have you encountered any prejudice in the cities you've lived in?

Danny talks about his exposure to various cultures as a kid, experiences with prejudice, and the wonders of living in Salt Lake City

[12:52 - 14:22]  Q: What are you involved with outside of your job (organizations, causes, nonprofits)?

Danny desribes his work with Africa Heartwood Project and other community involvements

[14:23 - 15:30]  Q: Why is it important to "give back"?

Danny discusses the importance of giving, addresses personal responsibility, and acknowledges the critical task of raising children

[15:31 - 16:37]  Q: How does your Latino heritage influence your profession as a House DJ and House Dancer?

Danny talks about Latin House and the influence of Miami and Latin Music on his dancing and taste in music

[16:38 - 18:32]  Q: How do you balance a day job with living out your dreams by night?

Danny touches on the grind and hustle of chasing his dreams and gives advice on achieving personal success

[18:33 - 19:47]  Q: Can you talk about how personal fulfillment leads to success?

Danny discusses social and cultural pressures in society as well as the role of personal fulfillment in impacting society positively

[19:48 - 21:45]  Q: What are some things Latinos are facing and what are the solutions?

Danny offers personal opinions and ideas on how to tackle individual and social obstacles to change and recounts the positive impact of his upbringing and childhood experiences

[21:46 - 23:07]  Q: What's next for Danny Dance?

Danny shares his plans for House Music and House Dancing in Salt Lake City, his House Dancer Search Tour, and his plans for music production

[23:08 - 25:30]  Q: What advice do you have for new House Music DJs or House Dancers?

Danny offers inspiring advice on planning, self-confidence, the power of self-promotion, the use of social media, and relentlessness in creating opportunities for oneself

About Danny Dance

Danny Dance is a Miami-bred House Music DJ that now lives in Salt Lake City.  His styles span the spectrum of House Music: Deep, Smooth, Disco, Soulful, New School/Urban, R&B, Latin, Funky, French, Tech/Electro, Progressive, and Tribal House--and his residencies at W Lounge SLC (nightclub) and Utah Free Media (internet radio), alongside regular performances at city centers, markets, festivals, parks, and nonprofit fundraisers, have earned him a unique and diverse following from among many cross-sections of his city.  He is also a House Dancer and has performed on television and in front of live audiences.

About Dance Is A Feeling

Dance Is A Feeling is the umbrella of all Danny Dance events and products.  His website, monthly dance party (RSVP for the November 7 dance party here), and soon-to-be magazine all share the same brand name.  Inspired by the popular cultural phrase and lyric, "House Is A Feeling", the name conveys the positive, uplifting soul of House Music, be it in front of hundreds of club-goers, a gathering of underground House Dancers, or families and friends at a public event.  To stay abreast of Dance Is A Feeling events, visit http://danceisafeeling.com/events.