Episode 005– Daria

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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

00:24 Meet Daria from Dusseldorf

00:57 Daria's Dance Background

01:31 Discovering Frame Up

02:21 First Frame Up Camp Experience

04:13 Teaching and Competitions

13:08 Impact of COVID-19 on Dance

16:42 Creating LolaLand

23:06 Future Aspirations and Advice

28:33 Q&A and Fun Facts

37:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell