In episode eight of Strip Journey, I talk with Lily from Argentina about her transition from pole dancing to Frame Up style dance. Lily shares her late start in dancing, overcoming struggles with body image, and her path to choreography and forming the dance group ArtMy. We discuss the challenges Lily faced learning Frame Up through online courses and her efforts in pioneering the style in Argentina. The episode delves into specific projects like dance pieces inspired by social issues and the impact of the pandemic. Lily emphasizes the importance of community, adaptability, and embracing mistakes in the journey of dance.

Lily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liclaudine

ArtMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artmy.team

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Vlada, a dance teacher in Hamburg, Germany. She shares her extensive dance background, having started at the young age, and how her passion evolved from ballet to High Heels and eventually added Frame Up Strip. Vlada discusses the challenges and joys of teaching dance, the importance of continuous learning, and her efforts in building a supportive dance community. We also explore her experience moving between cities, starting anew, and her philosophy on teaching, which emphasizes the student's growth over mere performance. Join us as we discuss also the significance of having a supportive teacher, and Vlada's future plans for her dance school and H Hells crew.

Vlada’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vladakosha

HHells Dance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hheels.dance

HHells Crew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hheels.crew

In this episode, we explore the journey of Anastasia, a DevOps engineer and Frame Up dancer originally from Russia, now residing in Amsterdam. Anastasia shares her transition from Irish dancing to Frame Up, her move to Amsterdam, and her efforts to establish a Frame Up community there. She discusses her dual life balancing a tech career and her passion for dance, the influence of her mentors, and the formation of her dance team F.U.S.T. Anastasia reflects on the emotional challenges and achievements of her journey, emphasizing the importance of passion, hard work, and community

Anastasia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ness_lynx

F.U.S.T. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_f.u.s.t_