
Interview with Mila Srbinoska, world champion in hip-hop: I missed many birthdays and children's games, but the love of dance drives me every day
At just 3 years old, she became a state champion in hip-hop, at 6 years old, a European champion and third in the world, and today, 14-year-old Mila Srbinoska has in her collection of more than 70 medals for first places won, the most prestigious one - world champion in the junior category. Last year, she celebrated her 10th anniversary since she started dancing. Her goal is to continue conquering the world, to be a good example for those younger than her, and in the future to pass on her knowledge and reveal to them the secret of success. Mila says that this is just the beginning, she is ready for many more new challenges, moments and magical scenes. The road to the success that she is proud of today was not easy, she missed many birthdays and children's games, but that does not bother her at all, on the contrary, her love for hip-hop is her guide to success.
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Your father, Martin Srbinoski, was once one of the most famous Macedonian hosts and musicians, while your mother is a lawyer. Do you remember how your love for this type of dance was born?
– When I was only two and a half years old, my mother took me to Trajce and Andrijana at the "Break a Leg" studio, because I really wanted to dance. Then Trajce told us that it was still too early, because I was too young to start dancing, and told me to come again when I was 3 years old. A year later, my mother took me again and from then on my story with hip-hop began.

Do you remember your early beginnings, considering that you became a state champion in hip-hop at just three years old?
– I remember every training session, every performance, every competition to this day. Three years later, I won the gold medals and the titles of European champion and third place in the world.
What was your everyday life like, considering that this success requires a lot of effort and sacrifice?
– Daily hip-hop training, Saturdays and Sundays were reserved for gymnastics and fitness training, missed many of my friends' birthdays (may they forgive me), missed many children's games. The love of dance, or more precisely, hip-hop, guided me and guides me every day.

Today you are 14 years old and have more than 70 medals for winning first places, and you have long since fulfilled your greatest wish, to be a world champion in the junior category. Did you expect such success?
– To this day, I have a total of 122 diplomas from places won, more than 70 first places. And yes, last year I finally fulfilled my dream, I became the world champion in my hip-hop solo juniors category, first at the world championship that was held in Skopje, last year. The preparations lasted all these years, last year I didn’t have a summer vacation, I trained every day. I almost didn’t have stage fright when I performed because it wasn’t my first time participating in a world championship. There were a total of 176 or 178 competitors in my category, I can say that while the elimination rounds were going on, I was focused on giving my all.è of myself and to show myself in the best light.

What do you think about in the moments before competitions, do you have a special ritual that motivates you to stay focused and confident amidst all those talented kids who are your competition?
– I always strive to be the best. Talent, perseverance, endurance and support from my studio are key. And of course, first and foremost is my family, who supports me to the fullest.
Given the success and the time required for training, did he have a different childhood than his peers or did he succeed withè to achieve?
– I am a ninth grade student at the “11 Oktomvri” Primary School, in addition to my school duties, I am also a sixth grade student at the “Ilija Nikolovski Luj” lower ballet school where I study modern and classical ballet. I have been going to gymnastics since I was three years old. Yes, of course my childhood is different from that of my peers, but I don’t complain, I don’t regret it at all. The love for hip-hop is stronger than anything.

What does your everyday life look like, besides training, do your teachers "look the other way"?
– School, hip-hop training, English, German, math classes, gymnastics, modern and classical ballet. Every day is filled with responsibilities. I am also part of the drama section at my school.
What are your future goals to achieve?
– Many competitions, European Championship, World Championship. I hope that in the near future I will repeat my success.

What is your motto and message to all your peers and hip-hop fans who want to follow in your footsteps?
– My motto is to be persistent and persevering and follow your dreams. Perseverance always yields results.
