Je Suis Victoria Podolskaya
Love for Art will give birth to Love and to people.
Photo credit Julia Romanova
Occupation: Ballet Master, Choreographer and owner of Victoria Art and Sport Club in Budapest.
Instagram: @podolskayav
Photo credit Julia Romanova
1. In one sentence what is unique about your work?
The uniqueness of my work is that it is necessary to observe strict canons of classical dance and at the same time a free flight of the soul, imagination and self-expression, finds when it comes to balletmastership, productions of new numbers, choreography. All this contributes to a great creative process.
2. Why do you do what you do?
Because this is something that I have dreamed of since my childhood, I taught of this profession professionally since I was 10 years old. Therefore, I consider myself to be a happy person. I run to work in good spirit, I pass my knowledge to my students. I always have goals, plans for which I must strive, and which I must overcome. A new presentation, a contest, a festival is an experiment, a development, an excuse to correct and grow in ballet and art there is no limit, I can always develop and grow infinitely.
3. What inspires you?
In my profession every life situation, whether it's a strong, hard period or joyful, funny moments bring ideas for new productions. Visiting theaters, museums, new places (traveling), reading books, listening to music-all this is a search and a find that are embodied in the choreography. I am inspired by meetings with talented, interesting, intelligent people who have achieved success with their work, talent and who can learn, gain experience.
4. What is your personal style?
My style is my inner world. I love depth and meaning in everything. I am close to classical styles and I love the East.
5. Your ultimate must-have.
The health and happiness of my family and of course my favorite work. Without it, I would feel myself unrealized.
6. What superpower would you have and why?
I would like to be able to heal terminally ill people and never lose my family and friends.
Photo credit Julia Romanova
7. What is next for you?
My future is in my hands. I hope fate and the stars will align in a way so I leave a trail in the upbringing of future ballet dancers and the production of ballet.
I also have plans for a while now, that are not yet realized, to teach children in orphanages classical dance.
For a child who's been through a lot coming in contact with classical music and dance is a kind of therapy. And even if only one child can grow from hundredth of children into a real ballet dancer, this will be a great asset and an example for the rest of the disadvantaged children. Love for Art will give birth to Love and to people.
More on Victoria:
https://www.facebook.com/hircentrumtv.hu/videos/1815153375214834/
http://8200.hu/index.php/hirek/helyi-hirek/item/3365-a-balett-fovarosaban-taroltak-a-veszpremi-tancosok
https://www.veszpremtv.hu/tv-musor/veszpremi-sikerek-a-balett-fovarosaban/
JE SUIS FAITH ALPHER
Occupation: Comedian
Instagram: @faith_alpher
Where were you born? I was born and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey.
In one sentence what is unique about your work? My comedy shows are always unique because every show has a special element or surprise feature!
Why do you do what you do? I do what I do because that's just how I was raised. My mom worked in New York for 33 years and constantly gave back. She volunteered. She loved her family and did the best she could as a single mom. As I got older I saw that I LOVED giving back too. But my talents were making people laugh. I did it without any effort. It can natural. I loved Carol Burnett and Whoopi Goldberg. I had their comedy of storytelling weaved into humor and love. I worked on my craft, took pride in my product and ran with it. Plus, laughter is healing and I guess I needed IT more than it needed me.
What inspires you? I'm inspired by the stories of audience goers. I'm truly touched when I receive a message about someone finally feeling free to share their story. We all have a story.
Describe your personal style. My personal style of DRESSING? Ummm, ok let's just say I could use a personal dresser. I clean up well, but my sisters were more of the fashion divas living in NY. Me? Well, I tried. Lol. Still trying! I've been told that my style resembles Lucille Ball, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah! I know, right. I LOVE comedy but it must accompany a message of positivity, growth AND fun. Otherwise, it's a waste of your time.....did you mean this OR the other?
Your ultimate must-have. My ultimate must haves would have to be my Arbonne Protein Shake w almond butter and blackberries! I need clean products to fuel my body. No gluten please....
What superpower would you have and why? I would definitely have the superpowers of transporting myself back to hang out with my mom and dad whenever I felt like it. They're in the east. I'm in the west.
What is next for you? I so excited because what comes next for me is Broadway!! Off Broadway is equally awesome too. Hopefully a 6-12 month commitment? After that touring and speaking my show: Black Girl. Funny World. I definitely know TV is waiting for me!! My mom would be glad that I finally get to use my SAG card again! (she always told me to pay my dues :-).
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