<p>My name is Aliia Pushilina, and I have been dancing since the age of seven. Dance has been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember.</p> <p>After finishing school, I decided to study dance at a university in the United States. However, due to personal circumstances, I was unable to remain there permanently and continued my studies in Russia instead. There, I studied ballet, folk dance and contemporary choreography for three years and qualified as a dance teacher.</p> <p>During my time in Russia, I also performed with the Zerkalo Dance Theatre, taught children and participated in various dance workshops in Russia, Germany and the United States.</p> <p>I have two daughters. One of them teaches Contemporary Dance at our studio, while the other is also a passionate dancer.</p> <p>When I moved to Germany in 2018, I quickly noticed that children living in smaller towns and villages often have limited access to regular dance classes. Parents frequently have to drive them to larger towns or cities.</p> <p>This inspired me to start offering dance classes in Störnstein. The response was very positive from the very beginning, and it soon became clear that many children wanted the opportunity to dance close to home.</p> <p>Working with children brings me great joy. It is especially important to me not only to teach them dance steps, but also to help them discover the joy of movement and develop a love for dance.</p> <p>My goal is to give as many children as possible the opportunity to dance, regardless of whether they live in a large city or a small community.</p>