What Im Currently Thinking About

Right now, I'm focusing on learning about my new interests as an adult and reminding myself of my identity outside my career. I recently learned that I LOVE reading - after finding some new authors, I've been swapping out my screen time and opting for more books. I also fell in love with running this past year and signed up for my first half-marathon, which I'm training for! With this, the routine has been significant for me. I started a new early morning routine full of stretching and journaling, and to my surprise, It's been easy to keep it up for months because I enjoy it so much. Yes, even on weekends. 

Growing up as a dancer, I learned to work hard, so that work ethic will always be there. But learning who I am beyond all that has been so fun, and naturally, these discoveries will enrich my artistry and character. 

Liviya began training in her hometown of Minneapolis. She studied classical ballet under the direction of Lise Houlton (ABT) for Minnesota Dance Theatre. In combination with her classical background, Liviya ventured to New York at 16 years old to study at the Ailey School, where she dedicated her pursuits to Modern Dance. There, she studied codified techniques such as Horton, Graham, and Dunham and received the Oprah Winfrey Foundation and Toulmin scholarships. Liviya graduated from NYU TISCH with academic honors while studying Dance and Social and Cultural Analysis. Throughout her time in New York, Liviya has performed in the works of Stephen Petronio, Wayne McGregor, and Sidra Bell. In her choreography, she loves structured improvisation. She utilizes her hypermobile and long body to indulge in movement that isn't necessarily always viewed as "beautiful" but addresses the complexity of heavy topics. For Liviya, movement is a tool to express concepts that are difficult to convey through words alone. Currently, Liviya enjoys performing as a company member for Stephen Petronio Company, working as a freelance model, and, most importantly, serving communities as the director of Eryc Taylor Dance Outreach.