In episode 20 of the 'Strip Journey' podcast, I re-visit Prague with an insightful conversation with Yana. Yana, an IT project 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_vashaUltima Thule instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultima.thule.artUltima 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 13:46 Future Plans for Ultima 17:19 Teaching and Personal Development 18:34 Creative Process and Inspirations 19:55 Advice for Aspiring Dancers 21:43 Frame Up Icons and Preferences 23:14 Favorite Projects and Choreos 26:34 Memorable Moments30:08 The Growth of Frame Up in Europe 33:29 Final Thoughts and Messages

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