Episode 30 - Polina Petropavlovskaia

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In this episode of Strip Journey, Morana speaks with Polina Petropavlovskaia, a Frame Up choreographer, director, and official representative with a background in hip hop and experience in stage shows and TV dance competitions. Polina shares her journey into Frame Up and how joining Agny shaped her first steps, her move to Barcelona after an unexpected career transition, and her experience building the style in Europe. She discusses concept-driven choreography, the role of acrobatics and film in her work, differences between dance cultures, and her future plans for dance films, collaborations, and community growth in Barcelona and beyond.

Polina’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p_petropavlovskaya/

Frame Up Barcelona: https://www.instagram.com/frameup_bcn/

00:00 Introduction & Polina’s background
03:00 Discovering Frame Up and early career
08:00 Performing, teaching, and concept driven work
13:00 The move to Europe and arriving in Barcelona
18:00 Building Frame Up in Spain
23:00 Dance culture: Europe vs Russia
27:00 Acrobatics, influences, and creative process
34:00 Film, favorite works, and artistic vision
40:00 Future plans and final advice