Shows
Naked and CountingE195 Guest Episode: Anna VillaMagna & Leon sit down with Anna Villa, Leon’s dance partner, to discuss her experiences and perspectives on the dance community.2025-03-1724 min
Naked and CountingE109 Seniors RetreatMagna & Leon talk about Leon's first experience back at a congress with his congress crew.2021-12-0814 min
Naked and CountingE98 - Missing A StepMagna & Leon talk about the different experiences they have had with dancers who dance off their intended time.2021-07-0713 min
Naked and CountingE97 - Ooh, I Missed ThisMagna & Leon talk about how our slow return to normal has revealed to us what we missed during the pandemic and how much we missed them.2021-06-2311 min
Naked and CountingE96 - It's All About The AnglesMagna & Leon talk about the exciting opportunities that an online dance competition present to performers, judges, audience members and everyone involved in the process.2021-06-0912 min
Naked and CountingE95 - Holy Trinity of DanceMagna & Leon talk about what up and coming dancers need to think about when pursuing salsa as a career.2021-05-2615 min
Naked and CountingE94 Sticky & SweatyMagna & Leon talk about what they're willing to overlook as they get back to social dancing.2021-05-1210 min
Naked and CountingE93 - How Long Do You Like It?Magna & Leon talk about social dancing to long songs, live bands, and remixes.2021-04-2812 min
Naked and CountingE92 Who Was Your First? (Guests Paula & Ricardo, ALC)Magna & Leon sit down for a chat with two of Europe’s leading Kizomba & Salsa instructors, Paula Loureiro and Ricardo Sousa, from Afro Latin Connection (Porto, Portugal).
https://www.alcdance.pt/
Instagram: @paularicardo_alcdance2021-04-1416 min
Naked and CountingE91 - Guest - Ismael Otero the Million Moves ManMagna & Leon sit down for a chat with one of the pioneers in the salsa scene, the Million Moves Man, Ismael Otero of Caribbean Soul Dancers.
Facebook.com/CaribbeanSoulDancers/2021-03-3116 min
Naked and CountingE090 - Do You Wanna Be In Control?Magna & Leon talk about the difference in creative control between performances back in the days to how creatively they can be presented today.2021-03-1713 min
Naked and CountingE89 - Be A StarMagna & Leon talk about the old and the new ways to showcase talent and achieve stardom in the dance industry and the upcoming online dance competition, Like My Dance.2021-03-0310 min
Naked and CountingE88 Where Am I?Magna & Leon talk about some disorienting moments in their travels.2021-02-1715 min
Naked and CountingE87 - Where The F In The WorldMagna & Leon talk about some of the most unique places in the world where they have danced. There's a very funny moment in this episode where Leon forgets something.2021-02-0314 min
Naked and CountingE86 - Dance With meMagna & Leon talk about the movies that inspired them to dance and the ones they were featured in.2021-01-2016 min
Naked and CountingE85 Create Your 2021Magna & Leon talk about how to transfer creativity into other aspects of life so you can keep growing, even if it’s not in the field you expected.2021-01-0613 min
Naked and CountingE84 - It's A WrapMagna & Leon talk about their 2020 highlights.2020-12-2315 min
Naked and CountingAgozar!Magna & Leon talk about the Agozar song competition and how it renewed their passion for live music and supporting the bands.2020-12-0914 min
Naked and CountingE082 Obsessions(& bloopers)Magna & Leon talk about their first obsession with salsa. Bonus: We left our confused communication in there as an extra laugh for all of you.2020-11-2514 min
Naked and CountingE81 - Do You Remember The TimeMagna & Leon talk about the most memorable congress experience from back in the days.2020-11-1116 min
Naked and CountingE80 - Dress To KillMagna & Leon talk about the fun of getting dressed up, getting into character, and pulling pranks on friends.2020-10-2811 min
Naked and CountingE79 - Give Up Givin UpMagna & Leon talk about the importance of training and learning new skills that will compliment the artistic passions that you have, but can’t monetize due to Covid.2020-10-1410 min
Naked and CountingE78 - Stop Veggin' Out!Magna & Leon talk about the importance of maintaining a good fitness regiment during the pandemic to avoid creating bad habits that will become hard to break after so many months of practice.2020-09-3013 min
Naked and CountingE77 School WarsMagna & Leon talk about competition and conflict between schools.2020-09-1615 min
Naked and CountingE76 - Breaking TraditionMagna & Leon talk about the effect of debates between traditionalists and newer styles on the evolution of dance.2020-09-0213 min
Naked and CountingE75 - Naked & DancingMagna & Leon talk about the sexualization of dance on social media.2020-08-1912 min
Naked and CountingE074 - Young & CringeworthyMagna & Leon talk about watching dance videos from back in the days and how much things have changed.2020-08-0510 min
Naked and CountingE73 - Guest - Alejandro De La TorreMagna & Leon have a chat with an old friend, Alejandro De La Torre, about his thoughts on the reopening of dance socials and what's needed before we can get there safely.2020-07-2219 min
Naked and CountingE72 - Creative InspirationsMagna & Leon talk about where they find their inspiration for choreographies.2020-07-0813 min
Naked and CountingE71 - Don't Lose HopeMagna & Leon talk about the return of social dancing.2020-06-2412 min
Naked and CountingE70 - First Words with Guest Karima AlemMagna & Leon speak with a special guest and long time friend, Karima Alem, about why she loves salsa and her tips to upcoming dancers and performers.2020-06-1012 min
Naked and CountingE69 - Tale of Two Cities with Guest Duane KingstonMagna & Leon talk about the ebb and flow of creativity in salsa with their special guest and good friend, Duane Kingston.2020-05-2712 min
Naked and CountingE68 - Bring On The BlingMagna & Leon discuss possible new trends after Quarantine.2020-05-1312 min
Naked and CountingE067 - Another Online Class?Magna & Leon talk about the online classes and the different issues with teaching online during Quarantine.2020-04-2912 min
Naked and CountingE066 - COVID PositivityMagna & Leon talk about the new projects and the good things that have come out of this Quarantine.2020-04-1512 min
Naked and CountingE065 - Creep CamMagna and Leon talk about creepy people who record everything but try to be very discreet and secretive about it.2020-04-0113 min
Naked and CountingE064 - COVID-19 LockdownMagna & Leon talk about their experience in NY & Paris with COVID-19. Recorded on March 16. By the time we posted on March 18th, many stores were shut down in NY/NJ and a 8p curfew was imposed across the tristate area.2020-03-1812 min
Naked and CountingE63 - Next Time, Neck ChopMagna & Leon talk about gropey dancers.2020-03-0413 min
Naked and CountingE062 - Why don't cha...Magna & Leon talk about cha cha, what it reveals about people's fundamentals, and the need for a little more cha.2020-02-1912 min
Naked and CountingE61 - Where Are All The MenMagna & Leon discuss the reasons why some people say there are more women learning salsa than men.2020-02-0511 min
Naked and CountingE60 - Who Needs You AnywaysMagna & Leon talk about a trend in dance where the emphasis on shines and battling where partners don’t even look at each other anymore.2020-01-2211 min
Naked and CountingE59 - Happy New Year 2020Magna & Leon talk about how they rang in the New Year. How did you ring it in?2020-01-0811 min
Naked and CountingE058 - FlightmaresMagna & Leon talk about some of the worst things that happen when they are traveling by plane.2019-12-1112 min
Naked and CountingE057 - Let It GoMagna & Leon talk about how the end of some dance partnerships can lead to some ugly sabotaging behavior.2019-11-2712 min
Naked and CountingE55 - How Do You Identify?Magna & Leon talk about some of the difficulties they encounter in finding the right vocabulary to be inclusive and accommodating in class.2019-10-3012 min
Naked and CountingE054 - Explosive HashtagsMagna & Leon talk about the petition to ban a Kizomba artist’s music because of the contents of his interview.
Petition: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/en-gb/660/507/865/block-c4-from-kizomba-festivals-and-erase-his-music-from-our-playlists
C4 Pedro Interview: https://youtu.be/1e_3B1iyHVk2019-10-1612 min
Naked and CountingE053 - Jumping Into The Deep EndMagna & Leon talk about the problem with beginner dancers showing up in advanced classes.2019-10-0212 min
Naked and CountingE056 - Face OffMagna & Leon talk about the great battle between the East and the West.2019-09-1913 min
Naked and CountingE052 - BYOBOMagna & Leon talk about hygiene on the dance floor.2019-09-1816 min
Naked and CountingE051 - Ladies Night! But Not Tonight.Magna & Leon talk about the issues that arise when there are different prices for different attendees.2019-09-0414 min
Naked and CountingE050 - Big 50Magna & Leon talk about their favorite episodes and guests since they started Naked & Counting until now.2019-08-2110 min
Naked and CountingE049 - It's Not What You ThinkMagna & Leon talk about moments on the dance floor that sometimes get misinterpreted.2019-08-0712 min
Naked and CountingE048 - Private PartsMagna & Leon talk about the importance of differentiating between their public and private lives.2019-07-2411 min
Naked and CountingE047 - I Keel You!Magna and Leon talk about threats they’ve received through their careers.2019-07-1015 min
Naked and CountingE046 - Why BotherMagna & Leon discuss Some of the criticisms and discouraging comments they have encountered in their career.2019-06-2614 min
Naked and CountingE045 - Guest Felicien RossaMagna & Leon interview a good friend and great instructor from the Kizomba scene, Felicien Rossa. Felicien tells us about fights on the dance floor and we have a friendly debate about the Rule of 3s.2019-06-1220 min
Naked and CountingE044 - How Was Your FirstMagna & Leon talk about their first times on stage and give some tips to other up and coming performers.2019-05-2913 min
Naked and CountingE043 - Guest Talal BenlahsenMagna & Leon interview an old friend, Talal Benlahsen, and find out about all of the interesting trips he organizes, including medical trips. Listen to find out more!2019-05-1514 min
Naked and CountingE042 - OMG Who's The EmceeMagna & Leon talk about emceeing and Magna's first experience co-emceeing with Leon.2019-05-0112 min
Naked and CountingE041b - Guest Anais Millon - BonusBonus episode with Anais Millon where Leon asks some very entertaining questions.2019-04-2407 min
Naked and CountingE041 - Guest Anais MillonMagna & Leon interview one of the top international Kizomba dancers and instructors out of Paris, Anais Millon.2019-04-1716 min
Naked and CountingE040 - What's On The MenuMagna & Leon talk about their diets or lack thereof.2019-04-0312 min
Naked and CountingE039 - Broken BodiesMagna & Leon talk about chronic injuries suffered through dance.2019-03-2012 min
Naked and CountingE038 - SFFMagna and Leon talk about long standing friendships in salsa, how it has changed our lives and made the world smaller.2019-03-0613 min
Naked and CountingE037 - Don't Share The LoveMagna & Leon talk about how easily the flu and other viruses can spread through a social partner dance scene.2019-02-2010 min
Naked and CountingE036 - Holey CrotchesMagna & Leon talk about some of their trouser blunders.2019-02-0607 min
Naked and CountingE035 - Shit HappensMagna & Leon talk about food and all the ways it shows itself on the dance floor.2019-01-2312 min
Naked and CountingE034 - Happy New YearMagna & Leon talk about their highlights of 2018.2019-01-0911 min
Naked and CountingE033 - Guest Sekou McMillerMagna & Leon sit down with Sekou McMiller, a long time friend of ours and a very talented artist currently working with Alvin Ailey and Joffrey Ballet. Lots of laughs in this episode as we recall some funny stories about gangbangers, fried chicken, and dreadlocks. Tune in to listen to some great advice as well.2018-12-1215 min
Naked and CountingE032 - Guest Calvin WangMagna & Leon chat with Calvin Wang to learn a little about Taiwan’s dance scene. Calvin is the organizer of the Taiwan Salsa Carnival, co-organizer of the Copa Taiwan Salsa Series, co-owner of and instructor at the Taiwan Latin Dance Academy. Have a listen to see how salsa has grown in Taiwan.2018-11-2810 min
Naked and CountingE031 - Time To RetireE031 - Time To Retire by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2018-11-1510 min
Naked and CountingE030 - A Heart Of OldE030 - A Heart Of Old by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2018-11-0111 min
Naked and CountingE029 - Fear Factor Foodie EditionE029 - Fear Factor Foodie Edition by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2018-10-1813 min
Naked and CountingE028 - Night Of ThievesE028 - Night Of Thieves by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2018-10-0411 min
Naked and CountingE027 - My Middle Name Is DangerE027 - My Middle Name Is Danger by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2018-09-2011 min
Naked and CountingE026 - Don't be an a$$hole, a$$hole.Magna & Leon discuss an example of rude and inappropriate behavior and how to deal with it.2018-09-0611 min
Naked and CountingE025 - Guest - Jhesus AponteE025 - Guest - Jhesus Aponte by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2018-08-2314 min
Naked and CountingE024 - Where In The World Would You...?E024 - Where In The World Would You...? by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2018-08-0810 min
Naked and CountingE023 - Get The F Off The Dance FloorE023 - Get The F Off The Dance Floor by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2018-07-2510 min
Naked and CountingE022 - Trying To Keep UpMagna & Leon talk about the role of fitness in their lives.2018-07-1112 min
Naked and CountingE021 Green Leotard AliensMagna & Leon talk about some of the moves and costumes they have included into their choreographies that didn't have quiet the effect they expected.2018-06-2612 min
Naked and CountingE020 Armchair CriticsE020 Armchair Critics by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2018-06-1210 min
Naked and CountingE019 Pacman DancingMagna and Leon talk about people getting on the dance floor and eating up everyone else's space.2018-05-2909 min
Naked and CountingE018 Guest Episode with Rodrigo CortazarMagna & Leon interview a good friend and a very talented dancer: Rodrigo Cortazar.
For more info on Rodrigo, check out his Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/rodrigo.cortazar12018-05-1414 min
Naked and CountingE017 - Fashion Faux PasMagna and Leon discuss the awkward moments they've had trying to dance with cute but impractical outfits.2018-05-0308 min
Naked and CountingE16 - Blood On The Dance FloorMagna & Leon's martial arts practice on the dance floor.2018-04-1811 min
Naked and CountingE15 - Circle JerkMagna & Leon talk about their experience dancing in a circle at events.2018-04-0410 min
Naked and CountingE13 Shine, BiatchMagna & Leon chat about awkward moments in social dancing involving shines and footwork.2018-03-0710 min
Naked and CountingE12 Drunk N In ControlMagna and Leon share some embarrassing drunken moments where they thought they were very much in control.2018-02-2010 min
Naked and CountingE11 It's Not Me. It's YouMagna & Leon discuss the unnecessary attitude that sometimes accompanies mistakes on the dance floor.2018-02-0610 min
Naked and CountingE10 - Poppin CherriesMagna and Leon discuss some of their awkward first-dance experiences as beginners and as professionals.2018-01-2410 min
Naked and CountingE09 - FU, TeacherMagna and Leon discuss those moments in classes and workshops where it really felt like the students were telling them to “F Off!”2018-01-1009 min
Naked and CountingE08 - Sunglasses At NightMagna and Leon discuss the interesting fashion trends seen at events.2017-12-2710 min
Naked and CountingE07 - Friday Night FeverMagna and Leon discuss that stage we’ve all gone through when we’re super excited and end up putting on a show on the dance floor.2017-12-1311 min
Naked and CountingE06 Dips And FallsE06 Dips And Falls by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2017-11-2910 min
Naked and CountingE05 Performance FunniesE05 Performance Funnies by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2017-11-1508 min
Naked and CountingE04 You Lazy BastardE04 You Lazy Bastard by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2017-11-0111 min
Naked and CountingE03 Eww, Boogers!E03 Eww, Boogers! by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2017-10-1808 min
Naked and CountingE02 Grab 'em By The...E02 Grab 'em By The... by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2017-10-0410 min
Naked and CountingE01 Touching FacesE01 Touching Faces by Magna Gopal & Leon Rose2017-09-2010 min