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 | Dec 1, 2016 | Ask Magna, Dance
Question: I wanted to ask you, what can I do about improving my balance? Sometimes, I am slightly distracted and I don’t know if that also affects my balance. Answer: Balance has a lot to do with focus. If you find yourself distracted...
by Magna Gopal | Oct 1, 2016 | Ask Magna, Dance
Question: I notice when watching you social dance that you have great fluidity, but also sharpness. You look relaxed, yet precise. When you follow complex patterns and change directions etc, it is very definite, but also smooth and seems to be just the right energy,...
by Magna Gopal | Aug 2, 2016 | Ask Magna, Dance, Learning & Teaching
Question: I was working on the drill you teach for spins that focuses on 1/4 turns, 1/2 turns, 3/4 turns, and then full turns. I seem to do okay with the 1/4 turns, but the 1/2 turns and above have me desperately seeking more balance. I cannot seem to find where...
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 | May 1, 2016 | Ask Magna, Dance
Question: When you do multiple spins during social dancing, you don’t seem to pedal at all on the 2 and 4. Why is that? Answer: When I started dancing I used to pedal to keep the rhythm and give myself the push I needed to do another spin. Once you develop control...
by Magna Gopal | Apr 1, 2016 | Ask Magna, Dance
Question: When you do 10 spins, how do you power yourself? How much is from the leader and how much comes from yourself? How many times do you have to pedal for 10 spins? Answer: The power for multiple spins comes from your preparation. I’m not talking...
by Magna Gopal | Mar 1, 2016 | Ask Magna, Dance
Question: I tried the technique of shoulder punching; – would you recommend this for multiple spins? I seem to punch myself out of balance with this. It’s about powering oneself through punching the left arm across when one does a right spin. And the harder you...
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...
