ZoukNerds: A New Experience in Learning for Dancers 🧠
By Alisson Sandi
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Welcome to the ZoukNerds Podcast!
This is the ultimate destination for Brazilian Zouk enthusiasts and dance aficionados!
Join us as we delve into the world of this beautiful dance, exploring its vibrant history, sharing inspiring stories, and connecting with the passionate community of ZoukNerds around the globe.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or taking your first steps into the world of Brazilian Zouk, this podcast is your guide to the rhythm, the connection, and the joy that defines the Brazilian Zouk experience.
Get ready to dance, learn, and be inspired with the ZoukNerds Podcast!
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Why Brazilian Zouk Has a Leader Shortage Problem (S06 Ep05)
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May 27, 2026 |
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Most Zouk Scenes Don't Need More Socials! (S06 Ep04)
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May 20, 2026 |
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Style vs Technique: Finding What Fits Your Body (S06 Ep03)
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May 13, 2026 |
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Why Dance Reveals Your Deepest Insecurities (S06 Ep02)
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May 06, 2026 |
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Is Social Dancing a Form of Storytelling? (S06 Ep01)
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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How DJs Can Make or Break a Party (S05 Ep84)
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Zouk Social Etiquette: The DJ Booth Dilemma (S05 Ep83)
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Paloma Alves on How to Make Dances Unforgettable (S05 Ep82)
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Us vs Them: Bridging the Community Divide with Paloma Alves (S05 Ep81)
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Stop the Plateau: How to Know You’re Improving (S05 Ep80)
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Do You Belong? Finding Your Place in Zouk (S05 Ep79)
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Stop Overthinking: Finding Freedom on the Floor (S05 Ep78)
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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How We’d Teach if Time Didn’t Matter (S05 Ep77)
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Traditional vs Modern: Preserving the Roots of the Dance (S05 Ep76)
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Double Standards: What Are We Actually Protecting? (S05 Ep75)
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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The Dancer’s Guide to Self Worth (S05 Ep74)
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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The Chameleon Mindset: Connecting to Any Partner or Style (S05 Ep73)
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Trust the Process: Training Teams vs Study Groups (S05 Ep72)
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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The Missing Link: Turning Studio Time into Mastery (S05 Ep71)
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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The Topics We Were Excited or Afraid to Publish (S05 Ep70)
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Beard to Beard: Breaking the Taboo of Male Intimacy (S05 Ep69)
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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How Slow is Too Slow? Mastering the Pace of Learning (S05 Ep68)
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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The Anxiety Trap: Why You’re "Dancing in Your Head" (S05 Ep67)
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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"Good Intentions" Aren't a Substitute for Consent! with Paloma Alves (S05 Ep66)
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Silence is Not Consent: Setting Boundaries in Dance, with Paloma Alves (S05 Ep65)
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Are You Dancing for Validation or for Joy? (S05 Ep64)
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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How to Turn Comparison into Powerful, Aligned Inspiration (S05 Ep63)
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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From Anxiety to Flow: Embracing Self-Awareness with Paloma Alves (S05 Ep62)
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Longevity vs. Tradition: Why Dance Changes (S05 Ep61)
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Should Artists be Paid for Social Dancing? (S05 Ep60)
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Zouk Musicality: The Lifelong Training (S05 Ep59)
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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How to Become a Great Dancer? (S05 Ep58)
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Why Organizers are Losing Money? (S05 Ep57)
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Is Your "Advanced" Class Really Advanced? (S05 Ep56)
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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From Basics to Mastery: Your Dance Guide (S05 Ep55)
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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When to say 'Yes' or 'No' in Social Dancing? (S05 Ep54)
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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The Qualities of a Great Dance Teacher (S05 Ep53)
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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The 'Art of Serving' and 'Creating an Impact' (S05 Ep52)
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Intimacy and Sensuality in Partner Dancing (S05 Ep51)
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Are You Sabotaging Your Own Learning? (S05 Ep50)
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Is Your Technique: Right or Wrong? (S05 Ep 49)
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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The Qualities of a Great 'Zouk Disciple' (S05 Ep48)
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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The Beginner's Guide to Brazilian Zouk (S05 Ep47)
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Who Are You Dancing With? Yourself or Your Partner? (S05 Ep46)
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Epiphany, Delusion or Transformation? (S05 Ep43)
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Dance Teacher VS Community Builder (S05 Ep45)
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Nationality & Pay: Zouk's Ugly Truth (S05 Ep44)
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Zouk's Dirty Laundry: Now Airing (S05 Ep42)
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Teachers: You're Not That Important (S05 Ep41)
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Basics Level = Teacher's Hell (S05 Ep40)
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Is Your Dance 'Trendy' or 'Comfortable'? (S05 Ep39)
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Sexual Energy: The Blurry Lines in Partner Dance (S05 Ep38)
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Zouk & Scroll: How Social Media Shapes Our Dance (S05 Ep37)
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May 28, 2025 |
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The Truth About Flow and Connection (S05 Ep36)
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May 21, 2025 |
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Are Jack and Jill Competitions Destroying Social Dancing? (S05 Ep35)
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May 14, 2025 |
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Is Technique Ruining Your Joy? (S05 Ep34)
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May 07, 2025 |
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How Other Dance Styles Can Sabotage Your Zouk Learning (S05 Ep33)
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Work-Life Balance in the Dance Industry (S05 Ep32)
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Making Brazilian Zouk more Inclusive to Every Body (S05 Ep31)
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Why are Dance Events so Expensive? (S05 Ep30)
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Making Brazilian Zouk Accessible for Beginners (S05 Ep29)
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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S05 Ep28 - Silencing The Negative Voices: Anxiety and Self-Criticism in Dance
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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S05 Ep27 - The Secrets of Balancing Technique and Artistry
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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S05 Ep26 - The Legacy of Dance: Passion, Patience, and Human Connection
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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S05 Ep25 - Wishes and Wonders: Enhancing Dance with a Dash of Magic
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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S05 Ep24 - Finding Inspiration and Balance in Social Dancing
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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S05 Ep23 - Strategies for Local and Global Growth
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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S05 Ep22 - Dance School Dilemmas: Profit or Passion?
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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S05 Ep21 - How to train like a Professional?
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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S05 Ep20 - What's gonna happen to Brazilian Zouk in 2025?
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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S05 Ep19 - 'The Advanced Dancer': Myth or Reality?
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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S05 Ep18 - Mastering Community Building in Dance
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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S05 Ep17 - When should you quit? How to avoid burnout?
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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S05 Ep16 - Understanding the 'Why' Behind Intense Dance Training
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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S05 Ep15 - Too many events! Not enough dancers!
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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S05 Ep14 - The Art of Saying No: Understanding Boundaries in Dance and Life
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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S05 Ep13 - How to always have a great time social dancing?
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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S05 Ep12 - What is most important? Technique, Feeling or Connection?
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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S05 Ep11 - Overcoming Intermediate Plateaus and Achieving True Advanced Level
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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S05 Ep10 - Navigating Dance FOMO, and the Art of Pacing
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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S05 Ep09 - Balancing Dance, Mental Health, and Work
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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S05 Ep08 - Evolving Teaching Methods: A Journey Through Time in Brazilian Zouk
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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S05 Ep07 - Aligning Expectations in Your Dance Journey
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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S05 Ep06 - Navigating Dance Addiction: Insights, Impacts, and Sustainable Practices
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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S05 Ep05 - Journey to Becoming a Full-Time Dance Teacher: Struggles, Strategies, and Financial Tips
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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S05 Ep04 - Choosing the Right Event: Educational, Holiday, or Dance Marathon?
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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S05 Ep03 - Best Dance Event for you? Festivals VS Weekenders VS Retreats
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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S05 Ep02 - Dancing from Competitions VS Dancing from Socials
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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S05 Ep01 - Dancing from Demos VS Dancing from Classes
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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S04 Ep10 - From Local to Global - Season Recap (Part 2)
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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S04 Ep09 - From Local to Global - Season Recap (Part 1)
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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S04 Ep08 - From Local to Global: The Journey of Pedro & Ana (Part 2)
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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S04 Ep07 - From Local to Global: The Journey of Pedro & Ana (Part 1)
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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S04 Ep06 - From Local to Global: The Journey of Leandro & Nayara (Part 2)
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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S04 Ep05 - From Local to Global: The Journey of Leandro & Nayara (Part 1)
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May 28, 2024 |
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From Local to Global: The Journey of Fernando and Olga - Part 2 (S04 Ep04)
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May 21, 2024 |
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From Local to Global: The Journey of Fernando and Olga - Part 1 (S04 Ep03)
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May 14, 2024 |
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From Local to Global: The Journey of Pedro and Cibele - Part 2 (S04 Ep02)
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May 07, 2024 |
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From Local to Global: The Journey of Pedro and Cibele - Part 1 (S04 Ep01)
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Exploring Aesthetic vs Functional Movement in Dancing (S01 Ep03)
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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Understanding Elasticity in Dance (S01 Ep02)
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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Are you a ZoukNerd? (S01 Ep01)
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Nov 25, 2023 |