{"id":204,"date":"2026-05-25T05:41:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T05:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tanzmitkasia.de\/?page_id=204"},"modified":"2026-06-02T06:57:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:57:21","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tanzmitkasia.de\/index.php\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"204\" class=\"elementor elementor-204\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e5bada e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8e5bada\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e16c91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e16c91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">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\u2014experiences that have profoundly shaped my artistic sensitivity.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">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&#8217;s thesis on flamenco\u2014a dance filled with pain, pride, and freedom.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">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\u2014one 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.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">What drives me every day is the constant search for depth, expression, and authenticity in dance. I regularly train with some of Germany\u2019s leading coaches and feel that I am still on a journey of discovery. Dance is a living process\u2014and my journey has only just begun.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>Qualifications and Achievements<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>Dance Education and Versatility<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Extensive dance education and continuous professional development<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Professional expertise in Standard and Latin ballroom dances<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Foundational training in flamenco, Argentine tango, salsa, bachata, and merengue<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Regular intensive training with leading dance coaches in Germany<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><b>Competitive Dance<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Active competitor in the highest German dance sport category, Masters II S (10 Dance \u2013 Standard and Latin)<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Winner of the German Open Championships (GOC) \u2013 Rising Stars Standard<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Multiple finalist appearances at the German Championships (10 Dance and Standard)<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Successful participation in national and international dance competitions<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><b>Stage Performance and Artistic Expression<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Extensive stage experience through numerous public performances<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Performer, actress, and singer in amateur musical theatre productions with the \u201cBohema\u201d group<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Strong ability to combine dance technique, musicality, and emotional expression<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><b>Dance Teaching and Pedagogy<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Many years of experience as a dance and theatre instructor, including at Volkshochschule Frankfurt (Oder) and Schlaubetraining Frankfurt (Oder)<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Teaching both children&#8217;s and adult groups<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Creation and direction of dance theatre productions for children, including projects at the \u201cKraina Rado\u015bci\u201d kindergarten in S\u0142ubice<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Dance instruction focused on body awareness, expression, and the joy of movement<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Extensive teaching experience in other fields, including German language, physical education, and music<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><b>Academic Background Related to Dance<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Master&#8217;s Degree in Cultural Studies<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Research focus: body, gesture, and expression in flamenco<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Field research in Andalusia on the cultural significance of dance<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><b>My Most Significant Dance Achievements<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Winner of the German Open Championships (GOC) 2023 \u2013 Rising Stars Standard, Senior II S<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Winner of \u201cDie Ostsee tanzt\u201d 2025 (20 April 2025) \u2013 Masters II S Standard and Latin<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Winner of the Niesky Dance Tournament 2025 \u2013 Masters II S Standard<\/li><li class=\"li1\">2nd place in the World Ranking at the Polish Open Championship Baltic Cup 2024 \u2013 Masters I Standard<\/li><li class=\"li1\">2nd place in the World Ranking at the Polish Open Championship Baltic Cup 2024 \u2013 Masters II Standard<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Bronze Medalist at the German Championships in 10 Dance \u2013 Senior I (2022)<\/li><li class=\"li1\">4th place at the German Championships in Standard Dances \u2013 Senior II S (2025)<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Ranked 5th in Germany in Standard Dances \u2013 Senior II S (2025)<\/li><li class=\"li1\">11th place out of 82 couples in a World Ranking Standard Dance Tournament \u2013 Senior II S, Frankfurt am Main (2025)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dance has been a part of my life since childhood. 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