Ep. 18 Tatiana

24/02/2025 39 min Temporada 1 Episodio 17

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In episode 18 of Strip Journey, Morana welcomes Tatiana Pawlak, a strip dance teacher from Poznań, Poland. Originally from Russia, Tatiana shares her journey into dance, starting from ballroom dance at six years old to cheerleading and then a decade-long break. She rekindled her love for dance at 25 after discovering high heels dance videos on Instagram during the COVID-19 lockdown. Despite a lack of local strip dance teachers, Tatiana pursued online courses and eventually began teaching. Tatiana discusses her transition into teaching, her approach to dance as an art form, and her experience in competitions like StripLab. She also shares insights into her teaching methods, emphasizing improvisation, self-acceptance, and the importance of creating meaningful performances. Tune in to hear about Tatiana's ongoing dance journey and her plans for the future.Tatiana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatiana_pawlak/00:00 Introduction01:13 Tatiana's Dance Journey02:53 Discovering Strip Dance06:24 Teaching and Building a Dance Community09:09 Dance as Art and Competitions24:44 Improvisation and Personal Growth28:38 Future Plans and Final Thoughts