Mimi Mariposa #BrazilianZouk

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 good Follow ? 01:26:35
One Tip? -  1:37:45

** Social Media Links **

https://www.youtube.com/c/MimiMariposaDancer/featured

https://www.facebook.com/MimiLaMariposa/

https://mariposadancellc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mimi_mariposa_zouk/

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