Nadya Potkonjak

Education

State Petersburg State University (Russia), BA in Journalism

Professional/Future Goals

To become a manager

Accomplishments

I am seasoned journalist in my Russian life past. I was an editor of children and youth newspaper.

Hobbies

Scrapbooking, photography

Favorite Fred Astaire Moment

When I bumped into a glass door in the new studio to everybody's amusement and happiness.

Hometown

Severodvinsk, Russia

Favorite Quotation

Don't run away from a sniper - you'll die tired

Pet(s)

None yet

3 words that describe you

Adventurous, impulsive, ambitious

Role Model

Never had one

Favorite Holiday

New Year

The Perfect Dessert

Tiramisu

Best Place to Spend a Saturday

At the Lake Geneva with my family

Favorite Dancer

Karina Smirnoff

Something nobody knows about you

I can play piano

Bio

Born in Russia. Came to USA at age of 25. Lived and get married in San Diego, CA. Had 2 kids. We moved to WI in 2007. After being housewife for 4 years, I decided it's time to go to work and get a job at Fred Astaire. Happy end!