by Magna Gopal | Nov 7, 2021 | Communication, Connection, Dance, Mindset
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...
by Magna Gopal | May 22, 2019 | Ask Magna, Connection, Dance
¿Has tenido alguna vez algún baile en el que todo estaba fuera de tiempo? ? 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 perder un brazo? ¿Has bailado alguna vez...
by Magna Gopal | May 14, 2019 | Ask Magna, Connection, Dance
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...
by Magna Gopal | Apr 16, 2018 | Ask Magna, Connection, Dance, Mindset
Connection It’s that one thing that everyone says is super important and yet it seems to evade most of us, not only in dance, but in life as well. What is connection? To me, it’s the result of an agreement between two people to: be respectful to each other...
by Magna Gopal | Feb 1, 2017 | Ask Magna, Dance, Learning & Teaching
Question:I’m thinking of starting private classes but I’m not sure with whom. Is it better to choose a male or female instructor considering I’m a female dancer? I also discovered that you learned by social dancing. When I go out social dancing, I...
by Magna Gopal | Jul 1, 2016 | Ask Magna, Dance
Question: How do I know that my partner is about to lead me into a double/multiple spin as opposed to just a regular right turn? What signals am I looking for so that I can prep in time to get the spin? Answer: A good lead for an axis spin vs a right turn should help...
by Magna Gopal | Feb 1, 2016 | Ask Magna, Dance
Question: How are solo spins technically different than partnered spins? How do I practice solo spins? Answer: When spinning with a partner, the obvious difference is the hand-to-hand connection. The hand connection can be used by the follower to assist with the...
by Magna Gopal | Jan 1, 2016 | Ask Magna, Dance
Question: This is regarding leads for spins. Most of the time in workshops, teachers do not talk to the leaders about proper technique in spinning the women. I am forever wondering is it the follow or the lead? It’s 50/50 but am I, the follow, supposed to...
