Day 40 | Drambuie

#OoopsHeDidItAgain πŸ˜‚ Another amazing night, Mi Gente. Celebrated my Polish boy Pavo’s bday. Then I danced all night at Mwangole, saw my friends from the USA and Portugal. Stopped dancing when the lights came on, after the sun rise at 6am, and the club kicked us out. Woke up a little dizzy, must be the […]

Day 40 | Go With The Flow

Yesterday was nice, spent some time with my skateboard, went to my skate park, didn’t see the time pass. When I stopped to look around, it was already dark. It’s a cool experience hanging out with people you don’t know, smoking, kicking, pushing coasting. Went home was a little bored, didn’t wanna work on no […]

Day 41 | Feeling Saintly

Woke up today feeling confused. McNuggets, rum and coke beside my bed, Netflix still playing. Trying to put the puzzle together to figure out what the heck I did yesterday. Oh shit I remember, guess what? I was supposed to go out. Female friend gave me a phone call, asking what I was doing. I’m […]

Day 41 | Teaching in Lisbon

#AlwaysStartFromTheBottom ⬆️ Yesterday was Class #2 of your doctor’s 4 week kizomba session at the View Rooftop. Mi gente, class was… a #revelation. The students learned there is a count in kizomba! Yes! They didn’t know. 😳They understood that to dance kizomba for real, they must LISTEN for the count in the music, and respect […]

Day 43 | The Art of Social Dancing

My kuduro gang yesterday did good, Mi Gente! They kept up with the choreo and I made them sweat . Mi Gente, if you don’t sweat when dancing kuduro, then you might be dancing, but you are πŸ’― not dancing kuduro. My students are starting to feel the music, it shows. 🎢They are learning that […]

Day 45 | C4 Pedro Agrees

Mi Gente, did you see the video? For the first time Flavie did a kuduro performance by herself at the Columbus Salsa Convention. That girl. Taking on all the responsibility for Manuel & Flavie on her shoulders. She killed it! πŸ‘Š No big deal, but yesterday the King πŸ‘‘C4Pedro shared our Top 10 #kizomba songs […]

Day 46 | AirBnB Surprise

Mi Gente, today is Monday, but it feels like a Saturday. Another amazing party at Mwangole tonight, and your boy’s gonna stop dancing after most people are waking up to get ready for work. #dancerlife #theonlylife At the airBnB, your doctor was surprised by a gift from the hosts – a bottle of red wine […]

Day 47 | Tiger Shrimp vs Lobster

Mi Gente. Guess what? I’m moving to another Airbnb again. Maybe I’ll get another gift of wine? 🍷 #hopeful Yesterday’s party was @ Mwangole to celebrate the birthday of a friend. You already know, your doctor danced the whole night long. Mi Gente, you saw my pictures of the food? Oysters! The biggest shrimp ever. […]

Day 48 | Blast From The Past

Mi Gente! It’s your favorite travel blogger! #newcareer πŸ˜‚ Yesterday was an amazing class. More and more students are showing to learn from your doctor. Give it up for Restelo dance center. I was very pleased. The students are understanding the ginga and working on their swipes. The ladies worked hard on not anticipating the […]

Day 49 | Audience Chemistry

Slowly getting back into my routine from before #stuckinlisbon. Performances, costumes, training, last minute practices, tears, wanting to pee and shit at the same time before the show. Those are the anxieties of hard word, dedication and performance life. Last night I performed with my team for the first time our new routine that we’ve […]

Day 49 | Visit from Fabricio

Mi Gente! You know who showed up in Lisbon yesterday? Fabricio. I’m happy, it’s been good spending time with my bro, my twin. He’s my #1 artist in this business. πŸ‘Š Last night, DJ Barata’s party was off the chain – no surprise. And Mi Gente, I’ve got some good news. 😎 I spoke to […]

Day 51 | Squad Goals

Mi Gente, you really liked my first show with the Kizomba Canada team since I got back from #stuckinlisbon. Name of the show = Fashion, and we looked good. 😎 Don’t worry, my people, the next show is gonna be even better! πŸ”₯ I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: gotta give it […]