#32 Naomi Uyama

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This week we sit down with dancer, educator, bandleader Naomi Uyama to talk about embracing change, redefining one’s identity, working on your strengths and weaknesses, and the journey toward self-acceptance. We also discuss how the US swing dance scene is on a slower recovery post-pandemic, approaches and mindsets when competing, and why you should not look at the score sheets after a competition.