Irene shares her creative journey in dance and visual arts, her experience working in an artist-run space in Athens, and how she finds inspiration and balance in the creative process. She talks about her choreographic approach, teaching philosophy, experiences with competition, and what stepping outside your comfort zone means. We also discuss embracing your personality and letting it shine through your dancing, navigating the dance community as an introvert, and finding the people and events that truly resonate with you.