Strip Journey

Morana Vitezic
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Welcome to Strip Journey, the podcast that takes you on a global exploration of the diverse and vibrant world of strip dance. Join me as we meet and interview strip dance teachers and artists from around the world, delving into their unique histories, exciting projects, and personal stories. Each episode provides a glimpse into the art of strip dance, celebrating its richness and the passionate individuals who bring it to life. Embark on this journey with us and discover the flavours of strip dance worldwide. www.stripjourney.com https://www.instagram.com/stripjourney

  1. Ep. 30 Polina Petropavlovskaia

    11 JAN

    Ep. 30 Polina Petropavlovskaia

    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 building the style in Europe. She discusses concept-driven choreography, the role of acrobatics and film in her work, differences between dance cultures, and her future plans for dance films, collaborations, and community growth in Barcelona and beyond. Polina’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p_petropavlovskaya/ Frame Up Barcelona: https://www.instagram.com/frameup_bcn/

    44 min
  2. Ep. 29 - Daria Gendina

    15/12/2025

    Ep. 29 - Daria Gendina

    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 conversation covers her approach to teaching beginners, combining acrobatics, flow, and ballet-inspired details, as well as her views on consistency, filming as part of the learning process, and developing an individual style. Daria also reflects on competitions, student progress, and her plans to continue growing frame up in Austria. Daria’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gendosska/

    20 min
  3. Ep. 28 Tatiana Filipenko

    17/11/2025

    Ep. 28 Tatiana Filipenko

    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

    23 min
  4. Ep.27 Yuliana Zolotova

    09/10/2025

    Ep.27 Yuliana Zolotova

    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 to Serbia, where she now teaches and performs. Yuliana recalls working with Serbian pop stars, creating choreography for them, as well as winning first place in her category at World of Dance Serbia. They discuss her teaching path—from being afraid to teach adults to building Frame Up and heels communities in Novi Sad and Belgrade—and her challenges as an immigrant instructor introducing a new dance style to a new culture. Yuliana closes with heartfelt advice for dancers: never give up on what you love, stay patient, and enjoy the process. Yuliana’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuliana_zolotova/ 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Early Beginnings 02:00 Studying & Performing Abroad 04:30 Discovering Frame Up Strip 05:30 Teaching in a New Country 06:30 Bringing Frame Up to the Serbian Stage 09:00 Dance Foundations & Style 10:30 Winning World of Dance Serbia 12:30 Injuries & Conventions 15:00 Teaching Today 18:30 Finding Her Style 20:30 Creating Choreography 22:00 Teaching Artists & Groups 23:30 Advice for Dancers 24:30 Upcoming Projects 25:30 Quickfire Round – Shoes, icons, favorite choreo, and fun facts 30:00 Life on Cruise Ships 32:30 Becoming Her Own Project 33:30 Final Message – “Don’t give up on what you love”

    36 min
  5. Ep. 26 Djuna

    07/09/2025

    Ep. 26 Djuna

    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 with students, her Innuendo Crew How she supports beginners to let go of “looking clean” Why she wants dancers to "go through something" on stage This is an inspiring episode for dancers at all levels who want to deepen their connection to movement and find their own voice in performance. Djuna’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ddjunna/ Innuendo crew instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innuendocrew/ 00:00 Intro – Meeting Djuna 02:00 Djuna’s dance background 03:25 Discovering Frame Up during the pandemic 05:10 What changed in her dance expression after Frame Up 08:00 Teaching Frame Up in Berlin 09:00 Djuna’s choreographic process: intention first 12:15 Why vulnerability is part of her style 14:10 When she feels most like herself in dance 17:10 Favorite pieces: Emotionally driven choreographies 18:45 Movement qualities: tension, contrast, softness 20:30 Advice for dancers: let go of needing to be clean 21:20 Frame Up in one word 23:00 What makes her proud as a teacher 24:00 Outro – Final reflections and thank you

    34 min
  6. Ep. 25 Anna Strok

    12/07/2025

    Ep. 25 Anna Strok

    🎉 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 dream of creating powerful community spaces across Europe. Expect stories about failing forward, sexy choreos, and building art with heart ❤️ Anna’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna.strok_dance/ Cablook instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cablook_dance/ 00:00 Intro – Episode 25 and welcoming Anna Strok 01:00 Anna’s dance beginnings – ballroom to go-go to heels 03:00 Discovering Frame Up Strip and falling in love with it 05:00 Creating the Total Strip Weekend competition in Belarus 07:00 Growing the Frame Up community from scratch 08:30 Moving to Warsaw and starting from zero again 10:00 Her project ‘Cablook’ – building a team and student family 12:00 What ‘Cablook’ means & her open-level teaching approach 13:00 Teaching at camps and conventions across Europe 14:00 Competing with her team in World of Dance and Stage 18+ Prague 15:00 Planning to compete solo for the first time 16:30 What’s next: organizing events, growing skills, and new choreos 17:30 Her choreo process and why music is everything 18:30 Signature style: sexy, soft, and emotional 19:00 Advice for beginners – start in socks, don’t be afraid 20:00 Boots or sandals? And her Frame Up inspirations 21:00 Favorite learning experiences 23:00 Describing Frame Up in one word: “Expressing yourself” 24:00 Her favorite teaching memory – owning her own dance hall 25:00 Fun fact: she used to hate heels! 26:00 Final message: more kindness, more support, more community 28:00 Wrap-up and thank you!

    28 min
  7. Ep.24 Vivian Voss

    29/06/2025

    Ep.24 Vivian Voss

    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-taking, and how she teaches dancers to embrace their erotic expression. Vivian’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianvoss_/ Experimental Erotica's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experimental.erotica/ 00:00 Intro & meet Vivian Voss 01:00 Dance beginnings: from ballet to contemporary 03:00 Why she created Experimental Erotica 06:00 First encounters with Frame Up Strip 08:00 Teaching in Greece: challenges & growth 10:00 The story behind "dada dolls" and her clothing line 12:00 How she got the nickname Spider Mother 14:00 Teaching at Greece’s High Heels Convention 16:00 Competing at Pole Theater 17:00 Future plans: growing the community and hosting more intensives 19:00 Her first self-organized erotic intensive weekend 20:00 Style focus: eroticism, musicality & spider movements 22:00 Advice for new students: "Be a blank canvas" 23:00 Manifesting through dance & why technique matters 25:00 Boots or sandals? + Frame Up inspirations 27:00 Favorite learning moment: Strip Stars Camp Poland 28:00 Her own choreo favorites & signature moments 29:00 Fun fact 31:00 Final message: Try new things, embrace your identity

    32 min
  8. Ep. 23 Liza Makarova

    29/05/2025

    Ep. 23 Liza Makarova

    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 (yes, really), and what it takes to truly own your growth. This is one of our most inspiring convos yet! Plus, she shares what it meant to be recognized by the same people who first inspired her — a true full circle moment Liza’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxmakarova/ Liza's telegram channel: https://t.me/+Vt0d2Vs-MYjBTUnM 00:00 Intro 03:00 Childhood ballet & music roots 08:00 Discovering hip hop and joining her first crew 10:00 Moving to Prague & rekindling dance 12:30 Frame Up: how she found the style and her mentors 17:00 Teaching vs. training – how both shaped her 19:00 Joining Poison crew & developing her own style 22:00 Frame Up Convention Moscow – certificates & surprises 25:00 Creating her own choreo group ‘Charisma’ 28:00 Preparing for competitions & dancing solo 30:00 Winning in Prague & the power of performance 33:00 World of Dance Greece – international experiences 36:00 Liza’s upcoming teaching tour 38:00 Her unique style: musicality, legs, aggression 44:00 Advice to beginners: don’t panic, enjoy the process 46:00 Quick-fire Q&A: sandals or boots, inspirations & more 53:00 Frame Up in one word? Passion.

    59 min
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Welcome to Strip Journey, the podcast that takes you on a global exploration of the diverse and vibrant world of strip dance. Join me as we meet and interview strip dance teachers and artists from around the world, delving into their unique histories, exciting projects, and personal stories. Each episode provides a glimpse into the art of strip dance, celebrating its richness and the passionate individuals who bring it to life. Embark on this journey with us and discover the flavours of strip dance worldwide. www.stripjourney.com https://www.instagram.com/stripjourney

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  • Creator
    Morana Vitezic
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Morana Vitezic
  • Show Website
    Strip Journey