Unlocking Hidden Potential Through Fun and Movement

The purpose of deliberate play

3/9/20251 min read

Did you know that enjoying what you do can actually make you better at it? In Hidden Potential by Adam Grant, research shows that “deliberate play”—fun activities that still challenge skills—can improve focus, memory, problem-solving, and confidence.

In medical and sales programs, students who practiced role-playing games performed better in real situations and enjoyed learning more. In one sales exercise, playful participants sold 43% more tickets than those who didn’t.

Finland, consistently ranked #1 for education by the OECD, shows that playful, student-centered learning develops both cognitive skills and character traits like resilience, discipline, and curiosity.

The takeaway? Fun + challenge = better learning. Motivation and enjoyment make skills stick.

That’s exactly the goal of The Secret Dance Technique classes. These classes use fun dance and movement-based exercises to build mental skills like memory techniques, focus, confidence, and creativity, making learning both effective and enjoyable.

Inspired by Book: Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant