The Vodca Family
Anastasiya, also known as Stazi, was born in Kazakhstan, but as a young protégé was moved to the United States where she obtained her degree in Micro Biology, at the age of only 16! Needing a "break from the real world" she began making leather boots at a renaissance festival shop and traveling the country, which is where she met The Vodca Family. Today she enjoys making leather boots in her home on wheels, dancing on the weekends and mud wrestling. Funny enough, she has yet to find any "real life" applications for her degree.
Aria was adopted as a baby and is unsure where she was born. She grew up in Kashin, Russia and began dancing at a young age. In 2010 she joined her "sister of the heart" on the greatest adventure of her life and moved to America where she is now studying to be a dance therapist. Don't let her red hair fool you, she's a blonde at heart too. She just kept her head in a wine barrel for too long. Aria looks forward to performing with her family when her busy schedule allows, the color purple and drinking whenever she is able.
Bella, born in Italy, is the newest addition the The Vodca Family. Having studied dance most of her life, she is excited to start dancing in the United States soon. In her free time she enjoys dressing up as a fairy, swimming with dolphins and redecorating her tiny home with as much glitter she can get her hands on. Bella wants everyone to know that her favorite movie character is Tinker Bell and that she looks up to Bell from Beauty and the Beast.
Bianca Vodca, the family's youngest member to date. She was born in Slovakia and contacted the Vodca sisters when she learned about their one of a kind sword dancing routine. She is excited to have the chance to travel with these ladies, who also love dance to the core of their being.
Elena is Yana's younger biological half sister. She started dancing later in life than most of her "siblings" but quickly picked up on the family talent. Currently she is pursuing a dance education degree and spends her time off enjoying the company of any and all animals. Elena enjoys ice cream sundaes, videos of babies eating lemons, painting her big toenails and visiting her family whenever she can.
Joaquin was born in Wichita, Kansas and met Yana when he delivered her a pizza late one night. They quickly became friends when they found out about their mutual love for Avatar the Last Airbender and performing arts. Today he is traveling the country with his pup Paco. Together they live in a yurt, make pancakes every Monday and enjoy stargazing while listening to James Blunt.
Luka is Aria's adopted brother and, as such, was born in Kashin, Russia. In more recent years Luka has begun studying at an American University as a dance major and travels to perform with his family often. Some of his favorite activities are watching YouTube bloggers, doing sit-ups and working as a parrot trainer on the weekend. During his down time he enjoys listening to the symphony of the crackling made by a freshly baked baguette.
Lyra was born in Kazakhstan where she spent her whole life studying to be a prima ballerina. When she isn't dancing with The Vodca Family she can be found eating dessert for dinner, teaching kindergarteners the meaning of life and practicing her hip hop skills. It is Lyra's dream to someday be a backup dancer for Beyonce, and hopes that she can achieve this goal by watching YouTube "how to" videos daily.
Niko was born in Croatia and grew up studying the fine art of balloon animal making. He considers himself an artist and is very serious when it comes to balloon bending. He met Yana and Sonya when he was studying at clown school and quickly learned to play the drums so he could travel the Untied States with The Vodca Family. He currently lives alone with his cat, Moose and his dog, Bear and enjoys reading Harry Potter every night.
Mariya was born in Bulgaria but grew up in Los Angeles most of her life. When she was 16 she moved back to her "homeland" in the hopes to connect with her heritage. 10 years later it was clear that wasn't going to happen and she joined The Vodca Family as a way of re-entering the United States without disappointing her family too much. Today she lives back in Los Angeles and enjoys walking barefoot on the beach, eating firm tofu and her nighttime job at Skin Gentlemen's Club.
Sonya was born in Macedonia and grew up studying ballet and dance at various boarding schools in and around Europe. When she was 16 she met her soon to be best friends, Yana and Aria, and her life changed forever. She has been traveling across America and performing since 2010, returning home for some much needed time with her family in 2015. Sonya enjoys listening to Selena while baking cupcakes and long moonlit walks with herself.
Yana was born in Latvia on a cold winter morning. She trained her whole life as a ballerina, but her heart yearned for something more than pink tights and severe looking Latvian men. In 2010 she packed her things and, along with her best friends, moved to America. To this day her proudest accomplishment is hearing her mother's disappointment when she has to tell people her daughter works at renaissance festivals for a living. Outside of dancing her favorite activities include eating prunes, knitting and watching Netflix with her many cats.
Zay currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When he isn't drumming, or taking selfies, you can find him at science fiction conventions around the country and speed dating on Thursday nights.
YOUR
PHOTO
HERE
Do you think you have what it takes to travel and perform with The Vodca Family? Send your resume, a head-shot and a video of yourself dancing (or drumming) in your favorite style to Vodca.Family@gmail.com today!
Veronica, born in Romania, is the only female drummer in our family. When she isn't drumming, she is awing our audiences with her sense of humor and helping her sisters pick on Niko. Veronica enjoys adopting puppies, pretending to be a princess and most of all; drinking vodka.
