Strip Journey

In this episode of Strip Journey , I talk with Fernanda Sibaja - a 32-year-old dancer from Costa Rica and official frame-up representative. Fernanda’s path to dance wasn’t a straight line: childhood dance and theater groups, a failed contemporary dance university audition at 18, years working as a yoga and Pilates instructor - and then, at 27, discovering heel dance and falling for frame-up almost...

In this special report, I’m taking you to Athens, Greece , where I joined the Erotica Frame Up Intensive Weekend . The weekend was organised by Vivian Voss , you might know her from Episode 24 , and brought together three teachers: Vivian herself, experimental high heels dancer Luisa Lazri , and all the way from St. Petersburg, Julianna Kobtseva , teaching both her Forma technique and choreography...

In this episode of Strip Journey, I talk with Flor , a 22-year-old dancer, teacher, and frame-up organiser from Buenos Aires, Argentina . Flor started pole dancing at 14, competed from 18 (and won every time), then flew to Moscow to train frame-up directly from Russian teachers. Since coming back, she has built Argentina's first dedicated frame-up community, packed her workshops with theory an...

In Episode 32 of Strip Journey , I talk to Viktoryia , based in Poland, who is quickly becoming a driving force in the Frame Up Strip community. From starting dance at just three years old to taking a five-year break and returning through high heels, Viktoryia shares how she found her way into strip dance — and why self-training became the key to her growth. We dive into her journey from corporate...

In this episode of Strip Journey , I talk with Pauline , a Frame Up dancer and studio owner from Paris, France. After being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that forced her to stop dancing, Pauline rebuilt her relationship with movement by studying pain management, biomechanics, yoga, and Pilates. She eventually found her way back to dance through floorwork and F...

In this episode of Strip Journey , Morana speaks with Polina Petropavlovskaia , a Frame Up choreographer, director, and official representative with a background in hip hop and experience in stage shows and TV dance competitions. Polina shares her journey into Frame Up and how joining Agny shaped her first steps, her move to Barcelona after an unexpected career transition, and her experience build...

In this episode, Morana speaks with Vienna-based frame up teacher Daria (Dasha) Gendina . Daria shares her journey from 15 years of competitive figure skating to becoming a frame up teacher in Vienna. She talks about how her sports background shaped her movement style, her path through training and teaching, and what it took to build a frame up community from scratch in a new city. The conversatio...

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 t...

In this episode, Morana talks with dancer and choreographer Yuliana Zolotova , joining from Novi Sad, Serbia . Yuliana shares her journey from starting dance at age seven in Ukraine to studying dance professionally, performing on cruise ships around the world, and eventually settling in Serbia for love. She tells how she discovered Frame Up Strip through Anastasia Koval, later bringing the style t...

In this first episode of season 2 of Strip Journey, Morana talks to Djuna , a dancer and teacher based in Berlin , about her journey into Frame Up Strip. Djuna shares how she went from folklore dance and hip hop to developing her own choreographic voice, and how she builds intention into every piece. They talk about: Why Frame Up changed how she feels dance Teaching in Berlin and building trust wi...

🎉 Season finale! In episode 25, I sit down with Anna Strok , dancer and teacher from Warsaw, Poland . Anna talks about starting from ballroom dance, transitioning through go-go and high heels, and eventually finding her home in Frame Up Strip. Anna, previously a founder of the iconic Total Strip Weekend in Belarus, shares what it’s like teaching in Poland, leading her team “Cablook,” and her drea...

What happens when a disciplined ballerina turns rebellious and blends technique with raw emotion? 🖤 Meet Vivian Voss from Greece — creator of "Experimental Erotica" and one of our original voices in the European Frame Up scene. From founding Greece’s first contemporary pole group to building her spider-inspired dance community, Vivian shares her story of unapologetic artistry, risk-taki...

Calling all dance nerds 🎧 In this episode, we go deep into the making of a dancer. Liza opens up about growing up with a musical family, quitting ballet, moving countries, and rediscovering her power through Frame Up. Her take on musicality, being part of community, and choreographing will resonate with anyone who's ever been obsessed with dance. We talk passion, pressure, socks vs no socks (...

In episode 22 of Strip Journey, I talk to Maria, the official Frame Up representative in Switzerland. Maria shares her unique journey from growing up in a conservative family to finding her passion for dance after graduating as a medical doctor. She delves into her experiences with dance forms like pole dance, jazz funk, and her love for Frame Up. Maria discusses the challenges of introducing Fram...

In this special episode, I talk about my experience at the 5th Frame Up Strip CZ convention and the first Stage 18+ competition. I talk about the classes we had at the convention with our amazing teachers Ira Podshivalova, Baina Basanova, Aleksandra Demianova and Eve, and then I give a quick round up of the amazing competition we had in Prague. And of course, there are statements from Eve, our org...

In episode 21 of Strip Journey, I welcome Mariia from Belgrade, Serbia, who shares her dance journey and experience. Mariia talks about starting dance at a young age, focusing on cheerleading and ending up in Frame Up strip. She discusses her experience of moving to Belgrade, introducing Frame Up strip to the local community, forming a dedicated dance team, and participating in international and l...

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 experien...

In episode 19 of Strip Journey, we go back to Germany by inviting Anna from Frankfurt. Anna shares her inspiring journey from starting her dance career at 18 in Moscow to becoming a dance teacher. Despite facing challenges, such as a lack of initial support and starting late, Anna pursued her passion. She details her transition to Frankfurt, the struggle to find dance communities and suitable stud...

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...

In this episode of Strip Journey, I get to talk to a friend and fellow dancer Tara. We talk about differences on starting dance from a young age and later, as well as our experiences from classes and how we percieve ourselves. Tara is a Finnish dancer, dance teacher, and certified dance judge currently residing in Tallinn, Estonia. Tara also shares her extensive dance journey, starting from her ch...

In Episode 16 of Strip Journey, Alina Boshchenko, a dancer from Amsterdam, shares her inspiring story on dancing and getting into dance battles. She discusses her introduction to FrameUp during the pandemic, her dynamic dance style, and her experience with improvisation and battles. Alina highlights the importance of foundational dance moves, musicality, and a supportive community. She also reflec...

In Episode 15 of Strip Journey, I have a chance to talk to Baina Basanova from St. Petersburg, one of the top strip dancers and teachers. Baina shares her journey of joining the strip dance style in 2012, her teaching philosophy influenced by her medical background, and the importance of biomechanics and body awareness in dance. She offers advice to dancers in Europe, focusing on the significance...

In episode 14 of Strip Journey, I interview Tanya from New Jersey, USA. Tanya, shares her 13-year dance journey, including 10 years specializing in Frame Up. We discuss the challenges of introducing Frame Up to the US, the differences between the dance scenes in Russia and America, and Tanya’s teaching experiences in New York and New Jersey. Tanya emphasizes the importance of self-expression, over...

In Episode 13 of the Strip Journey podcast, I welcome Randa, a dance acrobatics teacher from Helsinki, Finland. Randa shares her transition from being a doctoral researcher in media communication and a Frame Up Strip dancer to teaching dance acrobatics online, inspired by overcoming personal physical challenges. We discuss the importance of understanding body mechanics, mindful practices, and crea...

In episode 12 of Strip Journey, I talk with Irina, Frame Up strip representative from Germany. Moving from Russia to Germany, Irina balances being a master student, her part time job and dance. She discusses her journey from childhood dance classes to mastering and teaching Frame Up. Irina shares her experiences attending conventions, organizing dance events, and starting her own dance space 'Six...