Episode 24 | How Dance and Sport Complement Each Other, with Darian Picklyk

You’re in for a real treat with two out of three Picklyk siblings on this episode of Vsi! Darian Picklyk shares his story on how he made his way from the Ukrainian dance studio to the world stage of volleyball — the former University of Winnipeg player now plays for the Canadian national men’s volleyball team. He offer lots of tips for dancers on how to balance multiple activities while showing up as your best self.

What Else You’ll Hear

• Why athletes make amazing dancers, and vice versa

• The benefits of playing multiple sports

• Darian’s top wellness tips

• How to think like an athlete

• Some nicknames to call Darian if you’re lucky enough to meet (or know) him

Resources

• Follow Darian’s life on Instagram

• Stay up to date with Darian’s volleyball journey through Volleyball Canada (Facebook, Instagram)

• See when Darian hits the stage next with Selo Ukrainian Dancers (Facebook, Instagram)

Music

• Thank you to Joryj Kłoc for letting us use “Poltavśkyj Sotnyk” as Vsi’s theme song