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S6E7 Why Do You Pick Who to Dance With? (S06 Ep07)
I'll be honest. I walk into a social and I pick who to dance with in about three seconds, and most of the time I don't even decide it. My body decides for me.In this episode of Brazilian Zouk podcast…
S5E6 What Brazilian Zouk Actually Costs You (S06 Ep06)
Brazilian Zouk costs me sleep. I'm in Taiwan right now and I've finally built a schedule that lets me rest. The rest of the year? Time zones, late socials, weekends that bleed into the next week. 23…
S6E5 Why Brazilian Zouk Has a Leader Shortage Problem (S06 Ep05)
Brazilian Zouk has a leader shortage problem at every social — and no organizer has solved it, including me. I've run BraZouky with strict ratio control for years. Some years we hit 1.1 to 1 at…
S5E4 Most Zouk Scenes Don't Need More Socials! (S06 Ep04)
Most Brazilian Zouk scenes don't need more socials. They need more Practicas. And the reason most Practicas fail comes down to the DJ: songs that don't end.In this Q&A episode, Gui Prada and I…
S6E3 Style vs Technique: Finding What Fits Your Body (S06 Ep03)
What If Your Teacher’s Style Isn't For You?Ever taken a class and thought, "Man, this technique just doesn't feel right for my body"?Gui and I are hanging out in Taiwan to tackle an awesome question…
S6E2 Why Dance Reveals Your Deepest Insecurities (S06 Ep02)
Does Dance Reveal Your Inner World?Do you feel like the way you interact with your dance partner reflects your inner world? In this episode, Gui Prada and I are together in Taiwan to tackle a deep…
S6E1 Is Social Dancing a Form of Storytelling? (S06 Ep01)
‘How to Co-Create with Your Partner’Do you ever feel like you're trying to tell a deep, emotional story during a social dance, but the connection just breaks? In this special Q&A episode, Gui…
S5E84 How DJs Can Make or Break a Party (S05 Ep84)
‘The Music That Moves Us’What music makes you sprint to the dance floor? In this episode, Gui Prada and I geek out over our favorite styles—from high-energy Moombahton to nostalgia-filled Ghetto…
S5E83 Zouk Social Etiquette: The DJ Booth Dilemma (S05 Ep83)
'The DJ Booth Dilemma—Why Artists Stick Together'Ever wonder why the pros and "cool kids" always huddle right by the DJ booth? Is it an exclusive secret club, or is there more to the story? In this…
S5E82 Paloma Alves on How to Make Dances Unforgettable (S05 Ep82)
‘What Followers Actually Want?’Leaders, are you stressing out trying to pull off the flashiest moves? In this episode, Gui Prada, Paloma Alves, and I talk about what really makes a dance feel…
S5E81 Us vs Them: Bridging the Community Divide with Paloma Alves (S05 Ep81)
‘Beyond the Divide’Why is there so much "us vs. them" in the dance world lately? In this episode, Gui Prada, Paloma Alves, and I dive into the growing gaps in our community. From "traditional vs.…
S5E80 Stop the Plateau: How to Know You’re Improving (S05 Ep80)
‘Finding Happiness in Your Progress’Are you improving or just repeating the same mistakes? In this episode, Gui Prada and I dig into the "stuck" feeling every dancer faces. We explore how to measure…
S7E79 Do You Belong? Finding Your Place in Zouk (S05 Ep79)
Is Brazilian Zouk for You?Ever feel like you don’t quite fit into the Zouk world? In this episode, Gui Prada and I get real about the deep doubt so many of us feel: "Is this actually for me?" If you…
S5E78 Stop Overthinking: Finding Freedom on the Floor (S05 Ep78)
'Freedom in the Bubble—Respecting Boundaries'How do you express yourself freely on the dance floor without worrying about who is watching? In this episode, Gui Prada and I discuss finding a "deep…
S5E77 How We’d Teach if Time Didn’t Matter (S05 Ep77)
'Zouk Nerds: The Dream World—Learning Without Pressure'What if you could learn to dance without the rush to the social floor? Gui Prada and I design our Zouk Dream Scenario: a world where students…
S5E76 Traditional vs Modern: Preserving the Roots of the Dance (S05 Ep76)
What Are We Truly Preserving?Is Brazilian Zouk just a list of steps, or is it a culture of belonging? In this episode, Gui Prada and I dig into the soul of the dance. We move beyond history lessons…
S5E75 Double Standards: What Are We Actually Protecting? (S05 Ep75)
'Double Standards—Art vs. Oversexualization'Ever wondered where the line is between an artistic dance and something that feels a bit over-the-top? In this episode, Gui Prada and I dig into the double…
S5E74 The Dancer’s Guide to Self Worth (S05 Ep74)
'Reclaiming Your Self-Worth in Dance'How much of your happiness as a dancer depends on your partner’s approval? In this episode, Gui Prada and I tackle the psychological traps of seeking external…
S5E73 The Chameleon Mindset: Connecting to Any Partner or Style (S05 Ep73)
'Misaligned Stars—Handling Difficult Social Dances'What do you do when the connection with your partner or the music just isn't there? In this episode, Gui Prada and I explore the philosophy of…
S5E72 Trust the Process: Training Teams vs Study Groups (S05 Ep72)
'The Study Group Transformation—Fast-Track Your Growth'Are you stuck in a loop of repetitive classes? In this episode, Gui Prada and I explore the Study Group and alternative training modes that…
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