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What does it mean?
Women expect danger in dance roles so the pair pretends to talk business to relax them.
In plain terms
Dance partners fake a business conversation to calm nervous co-stars.
What can you take from it?
Misconceptions about physical acts require reassurance.

Where it applies

  • preparing for a risky scene
  • working with a nervous partner

Putting it to work

  • communicate safety clearly
  • build trust before filming

Questions to consider

  • How do you manage fear on set?
  • What builds trust between partners?

Another view

It relies on avoiding direct explanation of the choreography.

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