Magna Gopal & Leon Rose

Naked and Counting

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Naked and Counting is a podcast hosted by Magna Gopal and Leon Rose where we take a light-hearted, candid, and comical approach to a variety of topics that come up in our Latin dance communities.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.MagnaGopal.com

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Magna Gopal & Leon Rose

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E134 What's That Called Again? 23.11.2022 19:14

Magna & Leon address an audience question about teaching styles and how to adapt to terminology that has a different meaning in different scenes. - - - - - - - Follow us on Facebook & Instagram ➡️@nakedandcounting ➡️@magnagopal MagnaGopal.com ➡️@mrleonrose LeonRose.com

E133 Too Soon? (Guest: Duane Kingston) 09.11.2022 19:56

Magna & Leon interview a friend, and previous guest of the podcast, Duane Kingston about dance injuries and recovery. - - - - - - - Follow us on Facebook & Instagram ➡️@nakedandcounting ➡️@magnagopal MagnaGopal.com ➡️@mrleonrose LeonRose.com

E132 Exes In The Club 26.10.2022 13:41

Magna & Leon discuss the difficulties of dealing with relationships ending in the dance community. - - - - - - - Follow us on Facebook & Instagram ➡️@nakedandcounting ➡️@magnagopal [MagnaGopal.com](http://magnagopal.com/) ➡️@mrleonrose [LeonRose.com](http://leonrose.com/)

E131 Be Like Water 12.10.2022 17:20

Magna & Leon address an audience question about how to handle dances with less-experienced partners for greater enjoyment and expression. - - - - - - - Follow us on Facebook & Instagram ➡️@nakedandcounting ➡️@magnagopal [MagnaGopal.com](http://magnagopal.com/) ➡️@mrleonrose [LeonRose.com](http://leonrose.com/)

E130 Marathons vs Sprints 28.09.2022 16:10

Magna & Leon talk about the difference between salsa marathons & congresses as artists. - - - - - - - Follow us on Facebook & Instagram ➡️@nakedandcounting ➡️@magnagopal MagnaGopal.com ➡️@mrleonrose LeonRose.com

E129 Pinnacle of Salsa? 14.09.2022 16:03

Magna & Leon talk about the common goals of salsa dancers and the pursuit of On2 mastery. - - - - - - - Follow us on Facebook & Instagram ➡️@nakedandcounting ➡️@magnagopal MagnaGopal.com ➡️@mrleonrose LeonRose.com

E128 Shame On You 31.08.2022 22:43

Magna & Leon discuss organizers and artists who act unethically and don't honor their commitments.

E127 Fraudsters & Sheisters 17.08.2022 12:06

Magna & Leon discuss the fraudulent behavior taking place within the dance community

E126 Trim That Sh** 03.08.2022 18:44

Magna & Leon discuss the importance of adapting and trimming of information for a specific purpose when it comes to teaching dance.

E125 One For The Team 20.07.2022 13:23

Magna & Leon talk about ways to help students on performance teams overcome their nerves, feel comfortable and enjoy the performance experience.

E124 Hostage 06.07.2022 19:16

Magna & Leon talk about situations where a sense of entitlement and obligation can make you feel like you're trapped.

E123 It's Too Sensitive 22.06.2022 17:27

Magna & Leon talk about people being extra sensitive to criticism of the things they are passionate about.

E122 Who Do You Think You Are 08.06.2022 12:43

Magna & Leon talk about the social barriers to entry when trying out a new dance style.

E121 Better To Let It Out 25.05.2022 11:48

Magna & Leon talk about the fun and the challenges of outdoor dance events.

E120 Lights, Camera, Action! 11.05.2022 13:21

Magna & Leon talk about how people's dances change as a result of being in the limelight and on camera.

E119 I'm Confused 27.04.2022 18:33

Magna & Leon talk about leads that are confused or frustrated by followers who do something unexpected.

E118 How Would You Pick Your... 13.04.2022 14:34

Magna & Leon talk about the different factors that might influence how students pick their instructors.

E117 What's Your Motivation? 30.03.2022 14:44

Magna & Leon talk about the different motivating factors that influence them as instructors.

E116 Stayin' Alive 16.03.2022 14:53

Magna & Leon talk about ways to keep salsa alive amidst the rise of bachata and some interesting approaches to dealing with things you don't like on the dance floor.

E115 Weight Shift 02.03.2022 11:48

Magna & Leon talk about how dancers sometimes shift the responsibility for their challenges and struggles onto their partners instead of reflecting and working on their own technique & adaptability.

E114 Levels To This Game 16.02.2022 17:27

Magna & Leon talk about the difference in levels based on geography and priority.

E113 Camera Shy 02.02.2022 9:34

Magna & Leon talk about the challenges of self-promotion.

E112 What's Your Order 19.01.2022 21:26

Magna & Leon talk about the best order to learn the styles of salsa.

E111 No Matter What 05.01.2022 14:22

Magna & Leon talk about 2022 plans. What are your plans that you will follow through on no matter what else happens?

E110 Fashionably Mindful w Nery Garcia 22.12.2021 19:53

Magna & Leon chat with Nery Garcia about the importance of presentation, gratitude and mindfulness. For more info: Instagram @nerygarcia_official 'Take The Lead with Nery Garcia" on YouTube