Insight with Cristina Latici
About this episode
Cristina Latici discusses the nuances of movement coaching, emphasizing observation and individual learning styles in parkour and dance.
What makes a great movement coach, and how do they balance structure, intuition, and individual learning styles to help students progress? Teaching movement is as much about reading people as it is about teaching physical skills. "You have to wait— you just have to wait and see. It's not always the right time to give feedback." ~ Cristina Latici (15:22) The conversation explores the nuances of movement coaching, particularly in the context of parkour and dance. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding each student’s background and learning style, emphasizing observation over immediate correction. Cristina describes her approach, which involves assessing a student’s experience, allowing them space to explore, and offering small, precise adjustments when necessary. She reflects on the parallels between her parkour coaching and her past as a dancer, noting how both disciplines require a deep awareness of movement and the ability to convey complex physical concepts to others. "[Yoda and Luke] are having a conversation and Luke's bitching, as usual. And Yoda says something to the effect of, "we are what they grow beyond." And the point that's being made is, if…
People in this episode
Host: Craig Constantine
Guest: Cristina Latici
Topics covered
- movement coaching
- parkour
- dance
- individual learning styles
- community in training
Keywords
- movement coach
- feedback
- observation
- training
- community
- learning styles
- parkour
- dance
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Yoda and Luke
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