The RoleRotation Podcast - Equality and Awareness in Social Dances
Episodes
23 - Common Mistakes in the New Role
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Felipe & Tiago talk about the common mistakes dancers make, when learning the other role:- typical mistakes, when leaders learn to follow- typical...
22 - Just Follow? Following ist not passive! We need better dance teachers!
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following isn’t passive. In this episode, Natalie breaks down why “just follow” is a myth, how role rotation improves dancing for everyone, and ...
21 - Female Teachers Don't Get Microphones!
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do female teachers usually not get a microphone?Why does it matter?What should we do about it?Check out @nataliewalls93
20 - Female Leaders Need to Talk
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should I teach my workshop with a male or female follower? Tiago has an opinion!
19 - How to Teach a RoleRotation Workshop
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are Dancers allowed to teach classes, even if they are not official teachers?Can anyone call their class a RoleRotation class?How can a RoleRotation w...
18 - How to Stop Dancers from Making Fun of RoleRotation and Get Them to Learn the Other Role
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know that feeling, when someone dances in the other role but makes it look ridiculous on purpose?And that feeling when you are happy that someone ...
17 - Combo Classes - Boring or Effective?
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Felipe & Tiago respond to a listener question from sweden about combo classes. https://rolerotationacademy.com/https://rolerotationacademy.com/sub...
16 - How to Say No to a Dance
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Felipe and Tiago talk about good and bad reasons to say "No" to a dance and the difference between keeping your boundaries and discriminatio...
15 - Fiorella y Linda - Recognise, Communicate & Respect Boundaries in Social Dancing
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode we took the recording of Fiorella y Lindas Online Masterclass - "Recognise, Communicate & Respect Boundaries in Social Danci...
14 - Competitions - Finding the Best Social Dancer?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Felipe and Tiago talk about the highs and lows of competitions and how you can contribute in the year 2025 to making the social dance ...
13 - RoleRotation Classes - Struggles and Solutions
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Felipe and Tiago share with us all kinds of tricks and tips about how to get the most out of your dance classes. Most of us do not yet have access to ...
12 - Are RoleRotation Dancers still a Minority?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Felipe and Tiago discuss, whether both role dancers are still the minority, they explain why you should change your mindset and go out on the dance fl...
11 - Surprise! Interviewing International Dancers at Terra Livre Festival
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been to Terra Livre? It's a dance festival near Madrid where both role dancers and one role dancers come together to celebrate the freed...
10 - Mindset of a Pro - How to Build your Confidence with Jessica Latham
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Jessica Latham about how you can improve your dancing using her approach to high technique. https://hightechniqueacademy.com/ https://www.in...
9 - We Made a Mistake
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Felipe and Tiago talke about a mistake they made, how they handled it and how they are making sure that this will never happen again.
8 - Filming in Socials - Please Stop Making These Mistakes!
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the rules for filming in socials. Felipe and Tiago usually don't ask others to film, but many dancers ask them and other...
7 - Can You Name One Solo Female Artist? with Jessica Latham
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Todays special guest happened to sit in Felipes and Tiagos living room, so i asked her about her experience as a female solo artist in the bachata sce...
6 - "You dance better than the girls"
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A compliment that you get all the time when you dance both roles: “You dance so much better than the girls" or "You dance so much better than the gu...
5 - Masculine Leaders and Feminine Followers - Is That All There Is?
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Felipe and Tiago talk about why you dont have to be a feminine female follower or masculine male leader, but you can just be yourself on the dance flo...
4 - Does Masculine and Feminine Really Exist in Dance?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about masculine and feminine movements, stereotypes and why it doesnt make sense to have men styling and lady styling. Of cour...
3 - Sexist Jokes between Shows - Funny or Problematic?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sexist Jokes aren't just boring, they can be really harmful. Let's be better and create a safe space for everyone in the social dance world!
2 - Sold out for Women
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there is an option to organize festivals that are balanced out for leaders and followers and at the same time they sell more tickets that...
1 - Is RoleRotation Just for Gays or a Safe Space for Everyone?
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is RoleRotation just for gays or a safe space for everyone? Of course we know the answer to this but Felipe and Tiago dive into their stories and expe...