Yana shares her unexpected journey from Ukraine to Windsor, Canada. What began as a short trip for a cousin’s wedding turned into a permanent life shift due to the outbreak of war. Yana opens up about adjusting to a new country, building a life in Windsor, and finding community through dance. She reflects on how surrendering to life’s flow—paired with a deep love of joy, spirituality, and movement—led her to meet her husband, co-organize Kizomba events, and even launch a YouTube comedy channel called Wife vs. World. Her story is one of resilience, creativity, and contagious enthusiasm for life.

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LINKS

Yana:
https://www.instagram.com/yanochka_heley/

Wife vs World:
https://www.youtube.com/@wifevsworld
https://www.instagram.com/wifevsworld/

Art of Dance Studio:
https://artofdance.ca/classes

WinKizX Festival September 6/7 2025:
https://artofdance.ca/classes/ols/products/winkizx-september-6th-7th

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Timestamps

00:00 – Meet Yana
05:01 – Finding Joy on Purpose: A Conscious Choice
08:16 – How Dance Became Her Lifelong Passion
13:18 – WinKizX Festival
15:18 – Wife vs. World: A YouTube Channel Born from Laughter
19:01 – Art of Dance
20:08 – Final Thoughts