CURRENT MISSION

Bring beauty in the world by the mere fact of my existence!

3 years ago I discovered conscious dance (its most famous modalities are rhythms, Movement Medicine, Freedom dance, Dance Awake) and can't stop dancing since then. I dance everywhere and every day.

https://www.facebook.com/DancingAwake/

(come join, the events are on fb page).

2 years ago I gave up my business, which was quite successful for a long time and became a full time student. Now I am doing my masters at UCT in Religious Studies (Philosophy of Religion) and am writing about Dance as a way to the sacred experience.

ABOUT ME

I live in Cape Town in a huge house on the river side, 2 min from the ocean. It means, if you host me, I will always find a bedroom for you while you are visiting Cape Town!

I love South Africa for two reasons: there is the best conscious dance scene I have seen and the best food and wine I had so far. I love wines, I ran wine tours in Cape Winelands and know quite a bit about local wines. I am eager to learn about Italian wines too.

I try to lead balanced life and generally improve the world's condition by the fact of my existence. I love beauty in all its forms, especially music and science. Travelling is excellent, I have been travelling for a few years and now it seems not enough. Backpacking or luxury - I appreciate both.

Sometimes I think that happiness is in diversity, I struggle to keep the routine. My brand of humor is rather black, but I am looking forward to diversify it:)

I am a sensual hedonist, sometimes incredibly intelligent, sometimes hopelessly foolish. I love to love, laugh and learn.

In people I appreciate non-conformism, absence of cliche in the thoughts and behavior, wit and humour - all forms of it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted a few people and surfed twice. Overall unforgettable.

Interests

• yoga
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• backpacking
• paragliding
• science
• dance
• conscious dance
• conscious living

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing was ayahuaska ceremony, which I have done twice. I presume, that was in my brain :)
Also giving natural birth.

I did jump from the plane (paragliding) and waterfalls, don't get me wrong, but it was just straight forward scary!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can speak and write academic English and Russian, and teach you conscious dance if you want some lessons.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Netherlands, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, Ireland, South Africa, United States