Ep. 18 Tatiana

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 Introduction

01:13 Tatiana's Dance Journey

02:53 Discovering Strip Dance

06:24 Teaching and Building a Dance Community

09:09 Dance as Art and Competitions

24:44 Improvisation and Personal Growth

28:38 Future Plans and Final Thoughts