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Is That The Correct Label?

Is That The Correct Label?

If you saw a bottle with the label poison and another with the label water, which would you drink? The answer should be obvious (I hope). Drink the water. 🙄 Labels play an important role in directing our actions, not just with what we consume, but with everything we...

Remember When Trolls Were Cute?

Remember When Trolls Were Cute?

I’m probably dating myself here, but I remember a time when trolls were just cute dolls and cartoon characters with wildly colorful spiky hair that wanted to show love to everyone. These days, they are more likely to be anonymous profiles seeking attention and...

How To Get What You Really Want

How To Get What You Really Want

Do you ever hear a song and know exactly who you want to dance with, but someone else asks you?  What's your reaction? Be honest. The immediate and initial reaction in my head is usually some variation of "dammit!" because I wanted something and I didn't get it. When...

Good DJs, Bad DJs & You

Good DJs, Bad DJs & You

Have you ever been at a party and just hated the music?  Photo by Isabella Mendes on Pexels.com Nothing the DJ plays makes you want to move? How do you usually describe that party to friends?  Maybe like this?“The music sucked.”“The DJ is so terrible.”...

How To Be A Good MC

How To Be A Good MC

What represents a good MC, to you? When I was asked to be one of the Master of Ceremonies for the Istanbul International Dance Festival, I was excited and super nervous. From watching other seasoned MCs, I knew it involved more than just announcing the names of the...

Por Qué Guiar Mal Se Queda En Guiar Mal

Por Qué Guiar Mal Se Queda En Guiar Mal

¿Has tenido alguna vez algún baile en el que todo estaba fuera de tiempo? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBVSMIcOQug ? Un gran agradecimiento a Eugenio M. Vigo por esta traducción española. ¿O has tenido bailes en los que las guías era tan bruscas que tenías miedo de...

Why A Bad Lead Stays A Bad Lead

Why A Bad Lead Stays A Bad Lead

Have you ever had a dance where everything was lead off time? How about a dance where the lead was so rough that you were certain you'd lose an arm? Have you ever danced with someone who never made eye contact, never smiled, or worse, looked at everyone else but you?...

Are You Really Asking?

Are You Really Asking?

When you ask, are you really asking? Or are you expecting a certain answer? Masked Demands I've observed that too often, especially on the dance floor, when people ask for something like a dance, they're not asking so you can reply with a "yes" or a "no." They are...

Questions & Answers On Rejection

Questions & Answers On Rejection

Learning When & How to Say No A little background on the questions and answers below. The above Mpowered video on rejection received the following comment which was a long list of questions. Given the length of the video, it's impossible to think of answers to all...

Are You A Good Audience Member?

Are You A Good Audience Member?

When you attend a dance social with performances, what do you do when they say "It’s showtime!"? Some people slowly mosey their way to the dance floor, satisfied to watch from wherever they are. I, on the other hand, usually make a dash to the front row. Front Row...

Is That The Correct Label?

Is That The Correct Label?

If you saw a bottle with the label poison and another with the label water, which would you drink? The answer should be obvious (I hope). Drink the water. 🙄 Labels play an important role in directing our actions, not just with what we consume, but with everything we...

Remember When Trolls Were Cute?

Remember When Trolls Were Cute?

I’m probably dating myself here, but I remember a time when trolls were just cute dolls and cartoon characters with wildly colorful spiky hair that wanted to show love to everyone. These days, they are more likely to be anonymous profiles seeking attention and...

How To Get What You Really Want

How To Get What You Really Want

Do you ever hear a song and know exactly who you want to dance with, but someone else asks you?  What's your reaction? Be honest. The immediate and initial reaction in my head is usually some variation of "dammit!" because I wanted something and I didn't get it. When...

Good DJs, Bad DJs & You

Good DJs, Bad DJs & You

Have you ever been at a party and just hated the music?  Photo by Isabella Mendes on Pexels.com Nothing the DJ plays makes you want to move? How do you usually describe that party to friends?  Maybe like this?“The music sucked.”“The DJ is so terrible.”...

How To Be A Good MC

How To Be A Good MC

What represents a good MC, to you? When I was asked to be one of the Master of Ceremonies for the Istanbul International Dance Festival, I was excited and super nervous. From watching other seasoned MCs, I knew it involved more than just announcing the names of the...

Por Qué Guiar Mal Se Queda En Guiar Mal

Por Qué Guiar Mal Se Queda En Guiar Mal

¿Has tenido alguna vez algún baile en el que todo estaba fuera de tiempo? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBVSMIcOQug ? Un gran agradecimiento a Eugenio M. Vigo por esta traducción española. ¿O has tenido bailes en los que las guías era tan bruscas que tenías miedo de...

Magna Gopal is an Mpowerment Coach focused on improving your Mindset, Movement & Communications. Using the richness of her experience as a leader in the international Salsa dance industry, she provides unique insights to help understand and improve the way we think, move, connect and communicate with others.

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