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