Ep. 32 Viktoryia Kalashnikava

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 life to teaching, building a community in Warsaw, and even organizing her own championship.

We also talk about:

• Overcoming fear of performing (even as a teacher)

• The power of improvisation and finding your own style

• Building community through events, collaborations, and shared platforms

• Why stepping out of your comfort zone is everything

This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from perfection — it comes from showing up, trying, and doing the scary things anyway.

Viktoryia’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyofyourparty/Polish Frame Up community: https://www.instagram.com/frameupstrip_poland/Metro champ: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/metro_champ/00:00 – Intro & Viktoryia’s background01:00 – Starting dance early & moving to Poland02:30 – Discovering heels and strip style04:00 – The power of self-training07:00 – From dancer to teacher10:00 – Building a dance community in Poland12:00 – Creating a platform for dancers & events14:00 – Collaborations & viral video creation18:30 – Competing despite fear of performing24:00 – Teaching, growth & future plans25:30 – Organizing a dance championship (Metro Champ)28:00 – Improvisation & finding your style31:00 – Advice for beginners36:30 – Quick questions (shoes, inspiration, fun facts)38:00 – Final message: just do it