The RoleRotation Podcast - Equality and Awareness in Social Dances

What's the difference between a camp, a congress, and a festival and why does the name on the poster tell you almost nothing? Felipe and Tiago break down exactly how they evaluate events before committing, and why your festival ticket is a political act whether you like it or not.In this episode:Know your "why" first: Summer vacation vibes vs. class-heavy training weekends and why mixing up the two leads to disappointmentReading the lineup like a pro: What the artist roster reveals about an organizer's values (and the "diversity hire" trap to watch out for)The full pass test: Male/female passes vs. leader/follower passes vs. three-pass systems and why "gender ratio" stats are a red flag in disguiseFollow the stories: How public callouts and repeated patterns should shape where your money goesThe 16-year-old rule: The brutally simple safety standard Felipe and Tiago now use before accepting any gigVote with your wallet: Why collectively funding good organizers builds bigger, better, safer festivals for everyonePlus: a starter list of rotation-minded events across Europe and a reminder that a rotation festival doesn't mean you have to dance both roles. It means the values come first.📅 The RoleRotation Calendar → https://rolerotation.com/rolerotation-dedicated-events/ 🎧 Related episode: the earlier one on gendered full passes — https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vrhnVgNyfSC6nCM8PPsTv?si=2adc711929b0480a

Felipe & Tiago talk about the common mistakes dancers make, when learning the other role:- typical mistakes, when leaders learn to follow- typical mistakes, when followers learn to leadhttps://rolerotationacademy.com/

Following isn’t passive. In this episode, Natalie breaks down why “just follow” is a myth, how role rotation improves dancing for everyone, and what proper follower education really looks like.Check out https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalls93/

Why do female teachers usually not get a microphone?Why does it matter?What should we do about it?Check out @nataliewalls93

Should I teach my workshop with a male or female follower? Tiago has an opinion!

Are Dancers allowed to teach classes, even if they are not official teachers?Can anyone call their class a RoleRotation class?How can a RoleRotation workshop be fun, so that everyone will like it?Online School: rolerotationacademy.comTeacher's Course: https://rolerotationacademy.com/rolerotation-bachata-teachers-course/

You know that feeling, when someone dances in the other role but makes it look ridiculous on purpose?And that feeling when you are happy that someone wants to try the other role with you for the first time and now you have to "teach" them?Tine wasn't sure how to handle these situations properly so she got some advice from the creators of RoleRotation, Felipe and Tiago, who have faced these situations many times.

Felipe & Tiago respond to a listener question from sweden about combo classes. https://rolerotationacademy.com/https://rolerotationacademy.com/subscribe-now-to-receive-free-dance-tips-every-week-this-summer/

Felipe and Tiago talk about good and bad reasons to say "No" to a dance and the difference between keeping your boundaries and discrimination.

For this episode we took the recording of Fiorella y Lindas Online Masterclass - "Recognise, Communicate & Respect Boundaries in Social Dancing" and are uploading it as a podcast so you can listen to the audio and share it with others. Thank you so much Fiorella y Linda for your valuable input. Free Masterclass: https://rolerotationacademy.com/fiorella-linda-online-masterclass-recognise-communicate-respect-boundaries-in-social-dancing-free-online-class/Fiorella y Lindas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiorellaylinda_official/

In this episode Felipe and Tiago talk about the highs and lows of competitions and how you can contribute in the year 2025 to making the social dance world a better place for everyone.#judgeskillsnotgender

Felipe and Tiago share with us all kinds of tricks and tips about how to get the most out of your dance classes. Most of us do not yet have access to RoleRotation classes in our everyday life, but there are actually all kinds of ways to still become a better RoleRotation dancer, even with old fashioned classes.RoleRotation News: https://rolerotation.com/rolerotationnews/

Felipe and Tiago discuss, whether both role dancers are still the minority, they explain why you should change your mindset and go out on the dance floor believing that everybody is capable of dancing both roles and Tiago closes this episode with a statement that actually blew my mind and made me look at the dance scene in a different way.Demo at Terra Livre: https://youtu.be/NJn-EDV9Phg?si=INaiQpBIVgJo4eg4

Have you ever been to Terra Livre? It's a dance festival near Madrid where both role dancers and one role dancers come together to celebrate the freedom of roles in Bachata, Salsa and Kizomba. If you havent been there or if you have never tried Role Rotation or the other role before, this episode will give you a tiny glimpse of what it feels like to be free to express yourself and connect with others in the social dance world without having to just dance in one role the entire time. I interviewed dancers from all over the world at the Terra Livre Festival and asked them what Role Rotation and the festival mean to them. I did not even edit the sound, so you can hear the music and the festival vibe in the background. Felipe and Tiago didn't know about this, so i want to also take this opportunity to say thank you to them for their work, their kindness and their endles enthusiasm that is making the social dance world a brighter, more colorful and safer space for everyone. Enjoy this episode and send it to everyone who should feel a little bit of that festival vibe in this special surprise episode.

I talk to Jessica Latham about how you can improve your dancing using her approach to high technique. https://hightechniqueacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jessicalatham_official/

In this episode Felipe and Tiago talke about a mistake they made, how they handled it and how they are making sure that this will never happen again.

In this episode we talk about the rules for filming in socials. Felipe and Tiago usually don't ask others to film, but many dancers ask them and other artists all the time. They talk about the problems of filming, but also under what circumstances it is totally fine to film. Watch their favorite video of themselves in a beautiful scenery here: https://youtube.com/shorts/0c_moz_Tqgc?si=TUvCV78JXzIJ_aTf

Todays special guest happened to sit in Felipes and Tiagos living room, so i asked her about her experience as a female solo artist in the bachata scene, what changes she would like to see and how we can all support all those amazing female solo artists out there, for example Jessica https://www.instagram.com/jessicalatham_official/ Nora https://www.instagram.com/nora_bachatera/ Gatica https://www.instagram.com/by_gatica/ Fiorella y Linda https://www.instagram.com/fiorellaylinda_official/

A compliment that you get all the time when you dance both roles: “You dance so much better than the girls" or "You dance so much better than the guys”. And while this is coming from a good place, it`s really not a nice compliment. Find out why in this episode and what you can say instead. If you dance both roles, share this episode in your local dance community to spread awareness. Link to The Love Languages of Dance

Felipe and Tiago talk about why you dont have to be a feminine female follower or masculine male leader, but you can just be yourself on the dance floor. Also you will find out more about their online Map that connects RoleRotators around the world. Map: https://rolerotation.com/the-ultimate-map-for-leading-and-following-find-other-complete-dancers/ Instagram for RoleRotators: https://www.instagram.com/rolerotation/

In this episode we talk about masculine and feminine movements, stereotypes and why it doesnt make sense to have men styling and lady styling. Of course Felipe and Tiago have better solutions for categories that actually make sense and tipps for you how to find the right class to become better as a dancer, instead of following arbitrary gender roles. Online Classes: https://rolerotationacademy.com/online-academy/

Sexist Jokes aren't just boring, they can be really harmful. Let's be better and create a safe space for everyone in the social dance world!

Did you know there is an option to organize festivals that are balanced out for leaders and followers and at the same time they sell more tickets that way? In this episode we will talk about how that works and what you as a dancer can do to support this positive change in the dance community. Have a look at the ticket options at Felipes and Tiagos own festival: https://terralivredancefestival.com/reserva-tu-fullpass/

Is RoleRotation just for gays or a safe space for everyone? Of course we know the answer to this but Felipe and Tiago dive into their stories and experiences with this stereotype and why RoleRotation actually started. You might be surprised that it actually started with a straight couple. https:// Ocasión - Charles Luis https://rolerotationacademy.com/