EP 7. Rico Saoco: Escuchar para bailar

There are people who cross borders, and others who, in addition, manage to keep their culture alive wherever they go. In this episode of *Perrenque Podcast*, we talk with *Kris Gutiérrez*, dancer, salsa teacher, DJ, and board member of the La Parcería Cultural Center. We discuss how a mother managed to pass on her love for Colombia to her children through music and how that heritage ended up becoming a way of life. Kris takes us through his childhood, his adolescence in Spain, the prejudices he faced for dancing in the street, and how, over the years, that same culture that was once viewed with suspicion now fills festivals and stages. We also talk about identity, what it means to migrate without leaving behind who you are, the role that culture plays in our lives, and the importance of creating spaces like *La Parcería*, where people can meet, share, and feel at home without having to prove they belong. We also review her professional journey, from her early choreographies to dancing alongside artists like Bomba Estéreo and J Balvin at festivals like Mad Cool, and discover her approach to dance: not as a succession of steps, but as a way to listen, feel, and connect. Because migrating isn't just about changing countries. It's also about deciding which roots you want to continue nurturing. 🎙️ Perrenque Podcast is a space where migrants share the stories behind their migration experiences. Honest conversations about identity, entrepreneurship, culture, family, love, challenges, and everything that transforms us when we start over. ▶️ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the channel, leave a comment, and share it with someone who might find it inspiring. 🎧 You can also listen to Perrenque Podcast on Spotify. All links are available in the channel description and on our social media.