Two Left Feet Podcast

On today's episode, we have the amazing Ms. Mimi Mariposa. She is from Nashville Tennesse. She is a Brazilian Zouk dancer, instructor, and organizer for over seven years. She has a background in Ballroom and Latin Dance. Childhood – 00:45 Introduction to Social Dancing – 06:20 Beginner Stage in Salsa/Bachata – 10:45 Dealing with Shyness / Overcoming your inhibitions- 15:45 Defensive Dancers – 18:00 How can leaders make their follower feel safe ? – 21:15 Beginner Stage in Brazilian ZOuk -  26:00 What kept you going? – 29:30 Beginner Stage in Teaching – 32:50 Common Issues you see In the B-Zouk Community – 42:00 Lessons Learned – 45:10 Cross Training with B-Zouk – 48:00 Thoughts on Sensual Bachata – 51:24 Is Bzouk sensual ? – 53:12 History of B-Zouk – 1:01:15 Stuck in a rut ? – 1:07:00 Intermediate to Advanced - 1:11:00 What makes for a Good Social vs a Bad Social/dance Party? – 1:16:30 What draws you to B-zouk, what makes it your favorite dance ? – 1:19:40 What makes for a good Lead? 01:25:00 What makes for a