My Journey
From Moscow to Dubai, learning and adapting across cultures while gradually finding my own rhythm.
MY STORY · 2012—NOW
Growing bravely,at my own pace.
Hello, I’m Yiling Aizezi — a Chinese student who has grown up between Moscow and Dubai, with a passion for dance and an enduring curiosity about the world.
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01PORTRAIT
PASSIONBallroom Dance
MOSCOW · DUBAI
STUDENT
DANCER
EXPLORER
Dance
From ballet and modern dance to ballroom, dance has become both discipline and self-expression.
Life & Inspiration
English-language films, beauty, friendship and travel — the everyday interests that make me who I am.
01
ABOUT ME
Growing through cultures,finding my own voice.
I was born in 2012 and am a Chinese student studying in Dubai. During my childhood, I attended several international schools in Moscow and Dubai. Different cities, languages and school communities taught me how to adapt to new environments and remain open and curious about people and cultures.
I enjoy English-language films and television, and I am interested in beauty, fashion and personal style. Outside school, I like spending time with friends, shopping and visiting amusement parks. To me, growing up is not only about achievement — it is also about discovering what I genuinely enjoy through new experiences.
02
MY JOURNEY
From Moscow
to Dubai
Changing schools was never simply a change of place. Each new campus meant learning a new environment, making new friends and rebuilding confidence.
2017—2020
MOSCOW
The British International School of Moscow
BIS · Years 1—3 · British / IB curriculum2020—2023
MOSCOW
The Anglo-American School of Moscow
AAS · Grades 3—5 · IB curriculum2023
MOSCOW
Brookes Moscow
Year 6 · IB curriculum2023—2024
DUBAI
Hartland International School
Year 72024—Present
DUBAICURRENT
North London Collegiate School Dubai
NLCS Dubai · Starting Grade 903
DANCE
Dance is discipline,
and expression.
While living in Russia, I studied ballet, modern dance and ballroom dance. After moving to Dubai, the setting changed but the training continued. I kept learning ballroom dance and began taking part in performances and competitions.
Competitions & Honours
Grand Cup Dubai
First place in multiple categoriesW · T · Q · C · R · J
WDO Middle East Championships
First place in multiple categoriesStandard & Latin
Middle East Championships
Second placeBallroom Dance
Grand Cup Dubai Championships
Third placeBallroom Dance
HONOUR ARCHIVE
Awards Archive
04MUSIC STUDY
Four years at music school
While living in Moscow, I attended the same Russian music school as my brother and completed its preparatory programme. When our family moved to Dubai, this chapter came to a close. Music training gave me more than technique — it taught me patience, regular practice and confidence on stage.
Preparatory Programme CertificateMusic AwardVocal Training Certificate
05
LIFE & INSPIRATION
Beyond the stage,
there is so much more to enjoy.
Interests change and grow over time. They do not have to become a future profession, but they help me understand my taste, personality and curiosity.
English Films
& Television
Stories, characters and different ways of expression are also a window into language and culture.
Beauty &
Personal Style
I enjoy colour, makeup and fashion, and finding my own sense of beauty in the details.
Friends &
Happy Moments
Shopping, amusement parks and relaxed time together are an important part of life beyond school.
Travel &
New Experiences
Living in different cities has made me willing to step into unfamiliar places and try something new.
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NEXT CHAPTER
The future need notbe defined today.
I have not yet decided which university I want to attend or what subject I want to study. This is not an empty space, but an opportunity to explore with care and curiosity.
As I enter Grade 9, I hope that courses, activities, travel and real-world experiences will help me discover the direction I want to pursue over time.