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How Slow is Too Slow? Mastering the Pace of Learning (S05 Ep68)

31 Dec 2025

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'The Pace of Progress: Balancing Patterns and Soft Skills'Are you worried you’re falling behind, or is your community moving so fast that the "feel" is getting lost? In this episode, Gui Prada and I tackle the core anxiety for every teacher and student: The Pacing of Dance. We explore why there is no perfect formula—only the right decision for your specific goals.Patterns vs. Soft SkillsWe break down the tension between vocabulary and quality:The "Move" Trap: You can learn a pattern in one night, but soft skills like torsion, weight transfer, and connection take months of "silent progress."Quality over Quantity: We discuss why a dancer who knows five moves with incredible touch is often more sought after than a dancer who knows fifty moves with high tension.Leading Your CommunityThe Mirror Effect: Students get excited about what you value. If you want a community that loves basics, you have to show them how "yummy" the basics can be.The Overlord Concept: We explain why your "Overlord" (your specific community's needs) should dictate your syllabus. What works in a nerdy, technical scene won't work in a connection-focused retreat.Key Strategies:The Health Checkup: Why students should book privates to check their posture and balance, not just to learn "the next move."Silent Progress: Understanding the "aging" process of dance—you can't see it day-to-day, but over time, your body integrates wisdom that can't be rushed.Avoid the Labels: Why "Intermediate" means something different in every city and why you should focus on skills over titles.________________Are you prioritizing new moves or deeper connection this year? Share your thoughts and join the conversation!

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

01 Jan 1970

El Partidazo de COPE

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ZoukNerds: A New Experience in Learning for Dancers 🧠

How Slow is Too Slow? Mastering the Pace of Learning (S05 Ep68)

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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