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@sofia_drobotenko

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"Fear is mind-killer"
• Inspire you to be yourself, to flourish like a flower
• Ballroom dance BioCouch
• Master of Sport , Ballroom💃
💙💛 ~ Fulda

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My Autumn Dance Gallery

But this isn’t just a collection of videos. It’s a part of me. It’s my essence. My philosophy. A way of speaking without words. A way of being seen and heard. A way of smiling and healing. I’d even say it’s like a form of communication - a way to meet me.

So I’m sharing what I love, honestly. And I’d love for you to step into my gallery, stay for a while, feel what’s there, and leave a piece of your heart behind.

#dancer #dancerlife #balroomdance #ballroom #танці #танцы #fyp #instagood #motivation #dance by @sofia_drobotenko

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10 months ago

SOFIscape
I don’t want to write the same things again because I no longer feel connected to those previous lines.

I’ve just decided to create my own space - something I call “SOFIscape.”
Why did I choose that name?
Well, first of all, my background in translation helped me shape it. I simply wanted to blend two words: Sofi and escape.

What’s the story behind it?
It’s a space I can return to anytime - a place where I can escape and get lost.
No one can find me there… except me.
That’s the first layer of meaning behind the name.

The second one is about the process of self-investigation - exploring the hidden corners within me.
It’s a unique opportunity to dive into my Laboratory of Dance (LoD).

#dancerlife #dancers #ballroomdance #dance #instagood #photooftheday #chacha #viralreels

And now, I’d love to know:
While watching my videos, which one awakened your feelings the most? taken in Fulda, Hessen, Germany by @sofia_drobotenko

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a year ago

I'm deliriously happy - both dancing and sharing knowledge and love with my students. It's the kind of feeling that fills you up from the inside out.

#dancer #dancerlife #dancereels #dance #student #ballroom #instagood #fyp #sport #kpop by @sofia_drobotenko

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a year ago

Every part of our body can speak. Sometimes we don’t allow it. We feel too much, not enough, awkward...

❗️The truth is: the body reacts to the way we think.

When I was a child, I was afraid of my own expressiveness. I struggled to show emotions through movement. My hands were silent - no language, just decoration.

Now, I don’t bottle up emotions in my body. I let them breathe through my dancing 😌

But softness alone isn’t enough.
Arms need power - they must know how to work, which muscles to awaken, how to balance control and freedom. They need flexibility, accuracy, and connection. When technique meets emotion, movement becomes something unique

This exercise i love to do every time after I prepared my body for moving. It helps me to be stable, control and feel more space around 💙

Try it out

#dancelife #dance #armstyle #feminine #instagood by @sofia_drobotenko

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7 days ago

Feminine Style
- urban latin with jazz funk flow.
Teach u how to turn steps, easy moves into your character and feel yourself.

If u believe that only high heels and beautiful dresses are the sign of the feminine energy, no wonder why without these accessories u don't feel complete.

While dancing, dressing matters, yes, it does. And it doesn't win the first place, though. What really breath-taking is your vibe, energy, self-feeling, connection with music and your body. Outfit and high heels are only additional supplies to your main figure.

During some time, I can wear a very beautiful dress but being tensed. One day, I can get dressed very easy and feeling much better moving. Clothes can show who u are and make u be more beautiful.

But your dance is beautiful because of u.
Let's work together and join my classes.

#dancer #dance #girlydance #instagood #viral by @sofia_drobotenko

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2 months ago

Time flies and I don't make any posts here. So a lot of things happened that made me think over. It's never too late and it's late when you could have caught the very moment and let it be as it is without back thoughts "hold on, it will come to the perfect time" or like "no, it's not matching at all", "let's put it off and wait", "now it's not the time".

In the end, after having gone through life challenges, i got stuck in my own trap. Now I've been trying to come back on the track and let it be as it is.

#dancer #freestyle #improvisation #dance #viralreels by @sofia_drobotenko

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2 months ago

We don’t just follow the beat,
we weave our love story step by step,
glad every dance in life is with u 🩵
I’m very grateful to my lovely dance teacher for it 🩵🐧 by @sofia_drobotenko

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2 months ago

Bachata with @max.branz. Thank you for a wonderful partnership.

It was ineffable. One of those moments that simply fill you from the inside. Every time I come to Bachata, I feel recharged. I allow myself to enjoy every second: no stress, no pressure, no problems.
If you asked me what makes me smile, I’d say: everything around me in that moment.

Another thing I love is the community. It’s warm, friendly, and open. Dancing with different partners teaches you something new about yourself every time. For me, it’s more than just dancing - it’s interaction with people around me and with my deeper self. It’s not perfect, but I let myself be myself and dive into the flow.

Thank you, @juliomusic.de. You create an amazing atmosphere.
Thank you, @karlchenfulda. It's the place where magic happens.
And @_dj_pedro__ , thank you for creating these events.

#bachata #dancerlife #dance #ballroomdance #танцы taken in Karlchen vom Dach by @sofia_drobotenko

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4 months ago

Life is too short to be kicked out of the arena of your own life. But you know, I want to say something that might make you think for a moment.

Long story short, these videos are from Friday. After holding classes and doing my own training, I got severe toe pain due to overuse and overtension. Yes, I pushed myself to the extreme, and yes, i ignored my body. Since childhood, I’ve been used to this. Anyone who knows what a professional sport is like will understand me. And sometimes I don’t feel anything… I only feel it when the "satisfaction" ends and the pain says: “Welcome back, my dear. I’ve returned. Let’s have some fun.”

No sport, no biomechanics will help - only proper rest and change of mindset. So be kind to your body, respect it, and don’t let it get sad.

#dancerlife #ballroomdance #ballroom #dancer #latindance taken in Fulda, Hessen, Germany by @sofia_drobotenko

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4 months ago

Yesterday, after teaching and drilling techniques on my own, I just needed a moment to enjoy myself. No serious face 😅!

It might resonate with you. You know that feeling when you lose track of time because you’ve been practicing for hours. And you probably agree that drilling technique for so long is exhausting. Sometimes, the only thing that brings me back to myself is switching off and letting freestyle take over. That’s the moment I feel like an artist again.

So, exactly at that very moment, I just shut my brain off, dropped my serious face, muted my inner critic, and just relaxed for a bit. The most beautiful feeling. So it turned into improvisation with some jive elements 💃

Share your interesting stories
#jive #ballroom #dance #viral #instagood by @sofia_drobotenko

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5 months ago

Ballroom dancing, for me, has always been a profession that taught me discipline and resilience. A whole system you dedicate your life to.

It’s not “I show up when I feel like it”. It’s not “I want to or I don’t want to”. It’s a technique that eats years. It’s a great responsibility, I’ve carried for 18 years.

But one day I realized something: I could dance great.. except feel. I was too focused, too controlled, too perfect. So I started searching 3 years ago, digging inside myself. I've spent hours studying myself from different angles. Exploring different styles. And then I brought all of that into Latin: life, freedom, breath. And I like to share it with others and share the way I went through. Because dancing is more than just steps, it's a process of satisfaction combined with hard work, discipline, and professional developments if someone wants to achieve the highest.

In the end you can see one of my students. We practiced self‑expression and learning how to feel both the body and the music. The point isn’t to be perfect or to focus only on technique but to discover how to love what you do. And I'm so proud of her development!

#ballroomdance #dance #viral #dancerlife #instagood by @sofia_drobotenko

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5 months ago

No fue suerte!
Do you believe in luck? And what do you believe in more - luck or working on yourself?

Before the war, when I turned 18, my dance partner and I went our separate ways. It wasn’t a failure - it became an anchor point, the moment where a new era of transformation began for me. It was a breath in, and I can call it luck, a gift that God placed in my hands.

Since then, I’ve been working on myself without stopping. And today I’ve reached things I didn’t have four years ago.
Four years of consistency, discipline, biomechanics, new styles, growth. That’s no longer luck - that’s work. No excuses. I accepted this "God's luck."

I used to think I needed someone to save me or guide me. But now, with pride and deep gratitude, I can say: I kept going, growing, and always find ways to improve myself. When most of the dancers I knew quit - I didn’t betray the dream I had since childhood.

So here’s the truth I’ve learned.
Luck will always be on your side - it’s the opportunity God throws your way. And we become what we do regularly.
But the choice is yours:
Do you take that luck and work with it, or do you let it pass?

#dancerlife #dance #ballroom #motivation #instagood by @sofia_drobotenko

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