DARIA
LIASHENKO

I grew up around an art-influenced family, ranging from dancing to fashion design. My mom introduced me to dancing at the age of seven. Ever since then, I have been training in various dance styles. I learned the foundation of classical dance and various folk dances (Greek, Russian, Czech, etc.). As I was growing up, I fell under the influence of RnB and hip-hop culture and spent years training these styles on my own. 
In my early 20s, I was offered a spot at a professional dance theatre, where I advanced as an athlete, actor, and leader. At the same time, I spent three years preparing dance teams of first-year University students for local competitions, where I had the opportunity to showcase my choreographing skills. 
After moving to Toronto, I became a member of a hip-hop collective and have been focusing on developing in such styles as hip-hop and freestyle. In the meantime, I also train heels and jazz-funk styles.
Dance is a part of me. I can`t imagine myself living a fulfilling life without music, dance, and connecting with like-minded artists.