Episode 23 - Liza Makarova

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Calling all dance nerds 🎧 In this episode, we go deep into the making of a dancer. Liza opens up about growing up with a musical family, quitting ballet, moving countries, and rediscovering her power through Frame Up. Her take on musicality, being part of community, and choreographing will resonate with anyone who's ever been obsessed with dance. We talk passion, pressure, socks vs no socks (yes, really), and what it takes to truly own your growth. This is one of our most inspiring convos yet! Plus, she shares what it meant to be recognized by the same people who first inspired her — a true full circle moment

Liza’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxmakarova/

Liza's telegram channel: https://t.me/+Vt0d2Vs-MYjBTUnM

00:00 Intro

03:00 Childhood ballet & music roots

08:00 Discovering hip hop and joining her first crew

10:00 Moving to Prague & rekindling dance

12:30 Frame Up: how she found the style and her mentors

17:00 Teaching vs. training – how both shaped her

19:00 Joining Poison crew & developing her own style

22:00 Frame Up Convention Moscow – certificates & surprises

25:00 Creating her own choreo group ‘Charisma’

28:00 Preparing for competitions & dancing solo

30:00 Winning in Prague & the power of performance

33:00 World of Dance Greece – international experiences

36:00 Liza’s upcoming teaching tour

38:00 Her unique style: musicality, legs, aggression

44:00 Advice to beginners: don’t panic, enjoy the process

46:00 Quick-fire Q&A: sandals or boots, inspirations & more

53:00 Frame Up in one word? Passion.