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Silence is Not Consent: Setting Boundaries in Dance, with Paloma Alves (S05 Ep65)
Intimacy, Boundaries, and the Power of "No"
In this critical episode, Gui and I, joined by Paloma Alves, dive into intimacy, boundaries, and physical comfort in close-hold social dancing. We confront the unspoken discomfort that can arise and provide actionable advice.
Practicalities & Awareness (Leaders)
For Leaders: We stress the importance of wearing proper, tighter underwear and the necessity to "tuck to the left" to prevent discomfort. We address the many leaders who are genuinely unaware their attire or body reactions are causing friction.
The Reaction: We discuss how a physical…
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