He Was Latin Hustle Before Latin Hustle Had A Name: Billy Fajardo #dance #hustledance #dwts

In this conversation, Billy Fajardo shares his personal journey through significant health challenges, including a kidney transplant and recovery from dialysis. He discusses the importance of resilience, physical fitness, and maintaining a positive outlook on life. The conversation also delves into the world of dance, particularly the hustle, exploring the evolution of dance styles, the significance of coaching and critique, and the cultural roots of hustle dance. Fajardo emphasizes the need to preserve the legacy of hustle and the importance of community in bridging gaps between different dance styles. In this conversation, Billy Fajardo discusses the evolution and significance of dance, particularly hustle, emphasizing the contributions of various individuals and the importance of leadership in dance communities. He highlights the need for creativity and content in dance, the role of costumes in competitions, and offers advice for organizing dance events. Billy also reflects on the global growth of hustle dance and the importance of building informed and engaged dance communities. Takeaways Maintaining health and staying in shape are crucial for dancers to continue pursuing their passion. Resilience and a positive mindset are crucial for recovery. Proper training and critique are essential for improvement and growth as a dancer. The International Dance Association aimed to establish standards for hustle dancing, but faced challenges and eventually dissolved. Different styles and names for hustle dancing exist, but Latin hustle is recognized as the original and authentic style. Recognize and honor the contributions of early dancers in the Latin hustle community. Leaders should focus on developing better content and technique in dance. The Latin hustle is experiencing a global growth, thanks to the efforts of dedicated individuals. Costumes play an important role in competitions, adding to the overall presentation and experience. Building a hustle community requires being informed about the dance, listening to the voices in the community, and learning the history and key players. Dance training has evolved, but the fundamentals remain important. Coaching and honest critique are essential for improvement in dance. Standards in dance help maintain quality and structure within the community. The hustle dance has deep cultural roots that should be recognized and preserved. Bridging gaps between different dance styles can enhance the dance community. The legacy of hustle dance is important to keep alive for future generations. Community engagement is key to the growth and evolution of dance. The success of dance shows has significantly influenced the dance community. Awareness of contributions from diverse backgrounds is crucial in dance history. Leaders in dance need to enhance their content and creativity. Social dancing should involve more than just basic steps; creativity is key. Organizing dance events requires understanding community needs and preferences. The global growth of hustle dance is evident in various countries. Costumes play a vital role in dance competitions and performances. Dance communities should prioritize education and informed leadership. Listening to community voices is essential for building strong dance groups. The dance community benefits from the historical contributions of its pioneers. Sound Bites "I got a transplant about 22 months ago." "I'm a recovery person. I'm surprised. I've been cleaned out for about 28 years going on 29." "I watch dances, a great deal." "These are names that no one talks about. They only talk about everything that come after Saturday Night Fever." "It's the leaders that are not doing their job, in my view. The content is not high." "Let's not forget the contribution. I just don't want people to forget the contribution." "I'm interested in what can I do now." "I want to make sure that the world doesn't forget." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting 02:04 Personal Journey: Kidney Transplant and Health 06:30 Staying in Shape and Returning to Dance 10:26 Observations on Dance Performance 13:23 Challenges in Hustle Dancing 19:36 Different Styles and Names for Hustle Dancing 25:50 Establishing Standards for Hustle Dancing 30:21 Bridging the Gap in Hustle Dancing 35:19 Recognizing Latin Hustle as the Authentic Style 45:15 Honoring the Contributions of Early Dancers 50:21 Developing Better Content and Technique 57:02 Recognizing the Contribution of Hustle Dancers 59:50 The Importance of Costumes in Competitions 01:21:05 Building a Thriving Hustle Community ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ latin hustle, hustle dance, hustle dance history, the hustle, do the hustle, new york hustle, disco dancing, disco 70s, hustle dance steps, hustle dance tutorial, latin dance, hustle dance origins, saturday night fever, Billy Fajardo, latin hustle podcast