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 Introduction01:00 Early Beginnings 02:00 Studying & Performing Abroad04:30 Discovering Frame Up Strip 05:30 Teaching in a New Country 06:30 Bringing Frame Up to the Serbian Stage 09:00 Dance Foundations & Style10:30 Winning World of Dance Serbia 12:30 Injuries & Conventions 15:00 Teaching Today 18:30 Finding Her Style20:30 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 facts30:00 Life on Cruise Ships 32:30 Becoming Her Own Project 33:30 Final Message – “Don’t give up on what you love”