Episode 20– Yasha

Mar 31

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In episode 20 of the 'Strip Journey' podcast, I re-visit Prague with an insightful conversation with Yana. Yana, a logistics manager and Frame Up dancer originally from Kazakhstan, shares her journey into the world of dance. She discusses her initial foray into various dance styles and her switch to frame-up dancing inspired by teachers in Prague and Russia. Yana delves into her experience with team dancing, including her involvement with Poison team in Prague, and the challenges she faced due to a knee injury. She introduces her project 'Ultima Thule' aimed at creating a collaborative dance space for artistic expressions. Sharing her creative process, the support structure of her team, and her aspirations for upcoming projects, Yana offers practical advice and inspiration for dancers interested in creative projects.

Yana’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasha_vasha

Ultima Thule instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultima.thule.art

Ultima Thule website: https://www.ultimathuleart.com/

Ultima Thule YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimathuleart

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:35 Guest Introduction: Meet Yana

01:21 Yana's Dance Journey

04:32 Joining Frame Up Team Poison

06:12 The Birth of Project Ultima Thule

07:44 Ultima Thule's First Dance Case

09:02 The Academy Format

10:55 Building a Creative Team