Vladislava Iukhimchuk

Vladislava Iukhimchuk

Dance experience:

From 2007 to 2009, I trained professionally on the tumbling track in Norilsk, Siberia. I achieved the first youth rank.
From 2009 to 2018, I trained professionally in rhythmic gymnastics in St. Petersburg. I achieved the first adult rank. (My gymnastics training included choreography. Our teacher is from the Vaganova School, so even at a mature age, I have a love for classical dance and ballet.) Since 2014, I began combining professional sports and dance.
From 2014 to 2017, I danced in a variety dance company in St. Petersburg. I performed at festivals in various cities.
Since 2017, I switched to solo contemporary performances. I have performed at various competitions and won prizes.
Since 2021: Studied with choreographers in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, and Antalya. I focused on developing my skills in contemporary dance, but I also learned tap dancing at a jazz school, girl hop, and high hills. I also took separate ballet classes.
Since 2023: Began gaining teaching experience specifically in the dance field.

Dance teaching experience:
I conducted master classes and collaborative classes in St. Petersburg. I gave master classes in contemporary and modern dance at the Sports University in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. I worked with children and adults in a dance studio and as a gymnastics and dance coach in the small Turkish town of Yalova (near Istanbul).

Main dance style : Contemporary
Dance styles I can do:
High Heels, Acro High Heels, Girly hip hop

Place of birth : Norilsk (Siberia), Russia
Date of birth: 02.07.2002

The year I started dancing career:
2014

Passed dance master classes:
I have trained and taken master classes with Alexandra Kochergina, Diana Baykova, Vladislava Chepkasova, Anna Soul, Fraules, Jordy Sparidaens, and others. I also took master classes with Australian choreographer Rebecca Davis, who coached on the American TV show “Dance Moms.” I also took master classes at a camp in Antalya.

Study abroad:
2024 Rroof Heels Camp in Antalya

Who or what was the reason for the beginning of dance life.

Since childhood, I’ve been inspired by the magic of performance and the stage: the sparkly costumes, the rhinestones, the makeup and hair, the atmosphere, the jitters before the stage. I specifically took up dance because of a close friend of mine from childhood. At the time, I was inspired by their troupe’s routines. My parents told me that Russia only had professional sports and that dance was completely undeveloped, that dancing was only a thing in America. Eventually, through tears and much persuasion, I agreed with my mother that I would combine dance with gymnastics, and I joined a dance troupe with my friend. My love for lyrical dance developed after watching the American TV show “Dance Moms.” It had a profound impact on me.

Advice for a beginner dancer:
Please don’t stress yourself out or compare yourself to others. You are unique, and your dance is unique. Focus on your inner world and love your body. Dance is about love and self-expression.

Motto in life:
If you can dream it, you can do it