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Episode Synopsis
What’s the real secret behind clean turns? It all comes down to mastering spotting — and teaching dancers to focus with precision.In Episode 10 of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon reveals the secret to spotting and why it’s the foundation of higher-level dance training. Spotting isn’t just about whipping the head — it’s about mechanics, rhythm, and focus. Cara breaks down the MR Method (Mechanics and Rhythm) that helps dancers spot with accuracy, improve their turns, and build stronger alignment. She also shares how spotting teaches dancers to develop laser-sharp focus in both the studio and life.Cara talked about:Why spotting is essential for turns and higher-level dance training resultsThe MR Method: breaking down spotting into mechanics and rhythmCommon spotting mistakes dancers make and how to correct themHow intentional focus in spotting carries over into class planning and correctionsWhy spotting teaches dancers discipline, alignment, and life skills like focus and intentionalityThis episode will help teachers transform how their dancers approach spotting, giving them the tools to turn cleaner, train smarter, and focus sharper. Tune in to learn how spotting becomes the key to unlocking stronger technique and intentional growth.—Connect with us! 🎧 Relative Motion: https://www.instagram.com/relativemotiondance/Youtube Relative Motion: https://www.youtube.com/@relative_motion
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