by Magna Gopal | Nov 29, 2021 | Communication, Connection, Dance
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....
by Magna Gopal | Nov 14, 2021 | Communication, Mindset
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...
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 | Nov 1, 2021 | Communication, Dance, Mindset
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.”...
by Magna Gopal | Jun 10, 2019 | Communication, Relationships
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...
by Magna Gopal | May 6, 2019 | Communication, Dance, Relationships
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”...
by Magna Gopal | Apr 1, 2019 | Ask Magna, Communication, Dance, Mindset
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...
by Magna Gopal | Mar 4, 2019 | Communication, Connection, Dance
Do you put the same effort at the end of your dance as you do during the dance itself? The same question could be asked of the time you spend with people off the dance floor. Forgetting about the connection When it comes to dancing, sure, not all dances or...
