In this episode of Break the Routine, Marius sits down with Jaime Dieguez to explore a life shaped inside one dance home - from starting in children’s classes at seven years old to now helping lead County Dance nearly 70 years into its story. Jaime reflects on legacy, standards, and what it means to build dancers, protect quality, and carry ballroom forward from the inside.

They talk about growing up in a true dance community, why basics and authentic choreography still matter, how favouritism and politics distort opportunity, and what leadership really costs when you are trying to leave the culture healthier than you found it.

In this conversation:

- growing up inside County Dance and why it feels like family

- the shift from chasing titles to building dancers and community

- why basics, patience, and authent ...