Dance has been a part of my life since childhood. From an early age, it became a language through which I could express what words could not. Growing up in Poland, I gained extensive stage experience in theatre, singing, and dance from a very young age—experiences that have profoundly shaped my artistic sensitivity.
For me, dance is far more than technique or competitive achievement. It is memory, emotion, and connection. During my Cultural Studies degree at the European University Viadrina, I deepened my understanding of the body, expression, and the meaning of movement from both artistic and academic perspectives. A particularly formative experience was a research journey to Andalusia, where I witnessed how deeply dance can be rooted in the history and identity of a people. This journey inspired my Master’s thesis on flamenco—a dance filled with pain, pride, and freedom.
At the same time, my path in competitive dance continued to develop. Through intensive training, stage performances, musical productions, and international dance competitions, I gradually shaped my own style—one based on discipline, dedication, and authenticity. Since 2019, I have been competing with my dance partner in the highest competitive category, Masters II S, in both Standard and Latin dances. National and international successes, including a victory at the German Open Championships Rising Stars, confirm this journey, but they do not define it.
What drives me every day is the constant search for depth, expression, and authenticity in dance. I regularly train with some of Germany’s leading coaches and feel that I am still on a journey of discovery. Dance is a living process—and my journey has only just begun.
Qualifications and Achievements
Dance Education and Versatility
- Extensive dance education and continuous professional development
- Professional expertise in Standard and Latin ballroom dances
- Foundational training in flamenco, Argentine tango, salsa, bachata, and merengue
- Regular intensive training with leading dance coaches in Germany
Competitive Dance
- Active competitor in the highest German dance sport category, Masters II S (10 Dance – Standard and Latin)
- Winner of the German Open Championships (GOC) – Rising Stars Standard
- Multiple finalist appearances at the German Championships (10 Dance and Standard)
- Successful participation in national and international dance competitions
Stage Performance and Artistic Expression
- Extensive stage experience through numerous public performances
- Performer, actress, and singer in amateur musical theatre productions with the “Bohema” group
- Strong ability to combine dance technique, musicality, and emotional expression
Dance Teaching and Pedagogy
- Many years of experience as a dance and theatre instructor, including at Volkshochschule Frankfurt (Oder) and Schlaubetraining Frankfurt (Oder)
- Teaching both children’s and adult groups
- Creation and direction of dance theatre productions for children, including projects at the “Kraina Radości” kindergarten in Słubice
- Dance instruction focused on body awareness, expression, and the joy of movement
- Extensive teaching experience in other fields, including German language, physical education, and music
Academic Background Related to Dance
- Master’s Degree in Cultural Studies
- Research focus: body, gesture, and expression in flamenco
- Field research in Andalusia on the cultural significance of dance
My Most Significant Dance Achievements
- Winner of the German Open Championships (GOC) 2023 – Rising Stars Standard, Senior II S
- Winner of “Die Ostsee tanzt” 2025 (20 April 2025) – Masters II S Standard and Latin
- Winner of the Niesky Dance Tournament 2025 – Masters II S Standard
- 2nd place in the World Ranking at the Polish Open Championship Baltic Cup 2024 – Masters I Standard
- 2nd place in the World Ranking at the Polish Open Championship Baltic Cup 2024 – Masters II Standard
- Bronze Medalist at the German Championships in 10 Dance – Senior I (2022)
- 4th place at the German Championships in Standard Dances – Senior II S (2025)
- Ranked 5th in Germany in Standard Dances – Senior II S (2025)
- 11th place out of 82 couples in a World Ranking Standard Dance Tournament – Senior II S, Frankfurt am Main (2025)