Episode 32 - Viktoryia Kalashnikava
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In Episode 32 of Strip Journey, I interview Viktoryia — a Frame Up Strip dancer and teacher based in Warsaw, originally from Belarus — who is actively shaping the growing dance community in Poland.
Viktoryia shares her journey from starting dance at age three, taking a five-year break, and rediscovering dance through high heels and strip style. Along the way, she built her teaching career, created a platform to connect dancers across Poland, and is now organizing a major dance championship.
This episode dives into:
How self-training accelerates growth and creativity
Overcoming fear of performing and stepping on stage
Building a dance community from the ground up
Improvisation vs choreography — and finding your own style
Why getting out of your comfort zone is essential
Whether you're a beginner or experienced dancer, this conversation is full of honest insights about growth, fear, and showing up anyway.
✨ “Better late than never — just go and do it.”
Viktoryia’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyofyourparty/
Polish Frame Up community: https://www.instagram.com/frameupstrip_poland/
Metro champ: https://www.instagram.com/metro_champ/
00:00 – Intro & Viktoryia’s background
01:00 – Starting dance early & moving to Poland
02:30 – Discovering heels and strip style
04:00 – The power of self-training
07:00 – From dancer to teacher
10:00 – Building a dance community in Poland
12:00 – Creating a platform for dancers & events
14:00 – Collaborations & viral video creation
18:30 – Competing despite fear of performing
24:00 – Teaching, growth & future plans
25:30 – Organizing a dance championship (Metro Champ)
28:00 – Improvisation & finding your style
31:00 – Advice for beginners
36:30 – Quick questions (shoes, inspiration, fun facts)
38:00 – Final message: just do it
