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_

In this episode, we welcome Daria, a dancer from Dusseldorf, to discuss her journey from contemporary jazz to becoming a Frame Up enthusiast in Germany. We delve into Daria's early dance experiences, her transition to pole dancing, and her introduction to Frame Up at a camp. Daria shares insights on the impact of community, teaching experiences, and the challenges and rewards of organizing Lola Land, a dance revue. The conversation also covers the importance of musicality, technique, and continuous learning in Daria’s dance journey. We also talk candidly on development as a teacher and improvisation.

Daria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daring.daria

LolaLand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lola_land_revue

In this episode, Eve from Prague shares her journey as a Frame Up dancer and choreographer. She discusses her start, her development as a teacher, and the challenges and successes of building the Frame Up Strip CZ community in the Czech Republic. Eve also talks about her dance team Poison, what it takes to organize Frame Up conventions, and her vision for the future growth of the Frame Up style in Europe. The conversation highlights the dedication, passion, and community-building efforts that drive Eve's work in the dance world.

Eve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eve_archarly

Frame Up Strip CZ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frameupstrip_cz

Poison team Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_poisonnn_e

In this episode, we explore the journey of Anastasia Vlasova, a professionally trained dancer originally from Moscow who moved to London and introduced Frame Up strip to the UK. Anastasia details her background as a commercial dancer and her shift to Frame Up after moving to the UK. She describes the challenges she faced in gaining acceptance for the style and her efforts to promote it through classes, workshops, social media as well as her dance team AV dance art. Anastasia also shares her experiences teaching at various events, the impact of her dance education on her teaching methods, and her vision for the future of Frame Up and why we should all create more. The conversation touches on the importance of ongoing learning, the process of choreographing, and the support and development within the Frame Up community.

Frame Up UK: https://www.frame-up.uk/

Anastasia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nastish_vlasova

Frame Up UK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frameup_uk

AV dance art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/av_dance_art

In the second episode of the 'Strip Journey' podcast, we interview Deny, a dancer, teacher, and choreographer from Prague. Deny shares her journey from being a young dancer to her journey in twerk, pole and frame up. She discusses her approach to teaching and the challenges and rewards of working with beginners and advanced dancers alike. Deny also reflects on memorable dance projects, the growth of the strip dance scene in Czechia, and her approach to creating complex choreographies. Tune in to hear more about Deny's passion for dance, her advice for new dancers, and her experiences teaching online.

Deny's Instagram: Deny Grigorik (@_d_e_motion)

In the inaugural episode of the 'Strip Journey' podcast, we introduce the unique dance style known as Strip, characterized by dancing in platform high heels. The episode features Elena Smith, a seasoned dancer and teacher with over 13 years of experience. Elena shares her journey from being an engineer to becoming a professional dancer, teacher and member of the groundbreaking Agny team. She discusses the evolution and significance of the frame up and strip dance styles and her experiences teaching both online and offline. Elena offers insight into her choreography style, tips for beginners, and future plans for expanding her teaching both in-person and online. The conversation also touches on the importance of community support in the dance world and encourages dancers to enjoy the process and focus on proper technique and recovery.

Elena's YouTube: Elena Smith - YouTube Elena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesupova_dance