In this episode, Morana talks to Tatiana Filipenko, a Frame Up Strip teacher, dancer, and choreographer based in Slovenia. Originally from Siberia, Tatiana shares her journey from rhythmic gymnastics to discovering Frame Up through a Russian TV show—an encounter that instantly changed her life. With no local teachers at first, she learned from slowed-down videos, eventually moving to Moscow to train more deeply.Tatiana describes how she relocated to Slovenia and ended up starting a Frame Up community from scratch in a very traditional dance environment. She discusses her challenges, her students’ growth, and her decision to pursue formal choreography education at age 31 to refine her teaching and give more to her dancers.Tatiana shares her creative process, her approach to motivating beginners, and what she believes Frame Up represents: freedom. The episode closes with Tatiana’s message to anyone thinking of trying Frame Up: just go for it—you belong on the dance floor.Tatiana’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_filipena_/00:00 Introduction00:40 Tatiana’s Background01:00 Dance Journey01:50 Discovering Frame Up02:30 Learning Without Teachers03:10 Training in Moscow03:55 Moving to Slovenia04:20 Becoming a Teacher05:30 Classes in Slovenia08:35 Competitions in Europe11:00 First Frame Up Competition12:40 Plans and Goals14:00 Creative Process14:50 Advice for Beginners15:40 Motivating Students16:45 Boots or Sandals20:30 One Word for Frame Up20:50 Memorable Teaching Moment21:10 Fun Facts22:00 Final Message

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