Episode 010– Anastasia Levenson
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Anastasia Levinson is a successful dancer, choreographer and business woman from Latvia now living in Lisbon. Anastasia shares her story from starting ballet at four, leading dance teams, to discovering Frame Up dance styles. She reflects on her multifaceted career, including running a fashion retail company and mentoring dancers. Anastasia discusses the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of self-marketing, and building a thriving dance business. Listen as she opens up about organizing live performances, dealing with unexpected setbacks, and the power of humility, teamwork, and continuous growth in both dance and life. Get practical advice for aspiring dancers and learn about the significance of perseverance and authentic expression in dance.
Anastasia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Levenson.Anastasia
LVNSN dance company: https://www.instagram.com/lvnsn.dancecompany
FUS show: https://www.instagram.com/FUS.show
00:21 Meet Anastasia Levinson
00:42 Anastasia's Background in Fashion and Dance
02:28 Journey into FrameUp Dance
05:51 Challenges and Growth in Dance
10:23 Teaching and Mentorship
14:30 Starting a Dance Career in Portugal
19:22 Building a Dance Community
24:38 Challenges of Teaching and Projects
25:19 The Big Show: Planning and Execution
25:49 Got Talent and World of Dance Experiences
27:05 Emotional Journey and Reflections
29:29 Managing People and Team Dynamics
31:25 Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations
45:57 Advice for Aspiring Dancers