Kristina Rihanoff
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| Kristina Rihanoff | |
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| Born | Kristina Pchenitchnykh 22 September 1977 Siberia, Russia |
| Occupation | Dancer Author Choreographer |
| Years active | 1990s to present |
| Partner | Joe Calzaghe (2009-present) |
| Website | |
| http://www.officialkristinarihanoff.com/ | |
Kristina Rihanoff (Russian: Kristina Pshenichnykh / Pchenitchnykh - Кристина Пшеничных) (born 22 September 1977) is a world finalist professional ballroom dancer, instructor and author.[1][2]
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[edit] Achievements
Rihanoff was born and grew up in Vladivostok, Russia, but later moved to the United States to improve her career prospects. She gained 1st place in the South African International Latin Championship (2005–2006), 2nd in the US National American Rhythm Finals (2003–2005), 2nd in the Open to the World,[3] Mambo Championship (2003–2004), and was a Semi-Finalist at the Open to the World, Blackpool Dance Festival in 2007.[2]
Rihanoff has written a book entitled The Art of Dancesport Makeup for newcomers to Ballroom dance competition. This is a subject she studied extensively in Russia.[1]
[edit] Results in competition
Second place, U.S. National American Rhythm Finals, 2003, 2004, and 2005
American Rhythm RS National Champions 2004
Second place, Open to the World, Mambo Championship, 2003 and 2004
Second place, Open to the World, American Rhythm Finals, 2005
Winner, South African National Latin Champions, 2006
Second place, World Exhibition British Final,(Blackpool) 2004
Semifinalist, Open to the World, British Open (Blackpool), 2007
[edit] Dancing with the Stars Tour
Kristina was a cast member of Dancing with the Stars Tour (Winter 2007-08), where she performed with various professional dancers and celebrities from all seasons of the show.[1]
[edit] Strictly Come Dancing
[edit] 2008
Kristina took part in the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2008. Her partner was political broadcaster and author John Sergeant.[4] Her professional partner is also another new addition to Strictly: Brian Fortuna.
With Celebrity Partner John Sergeant
| Week | Dance/song | Judges' score | Result | |||
| Revel Horwood | Phillips | Goodman | Tonioli | |||
| 1 | Waltz/"Come Away With Me" | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | Safe |
| 2 | Merengue Group Dance/"She Bangs" | Group Performance - Not Judged | ||||
| 3 | Tango/"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | Safe |
| 4 | Rueda Group Dance/"Birdland" | Group Performance - Not Judged | ||||
| 5 | Samba/"Papa Loves Mambo" | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | Safe |
| 6 | Paso Doble/"Concierto de Aranjuez" | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Safe |
| 7 | Foxtrot/"I Wanna Be Loved by You" | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | Safe |
| 8 | Cha Cha Cha/"Twist and Shout" | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | Safe |
| 9 | American Smooth/"True Love Ways" | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | Safe |
On 19 November 2008, John Sergeant announced that he would be withdrawing from Strictly Come Dancing.[5][6][7]
On 22 November 2008, the pair performed their farewell dance: their Waltz to Norah Jones's 'Come Away with Me'.
[edit] 2009
Rihanoff returned in the 2009 series of the show, where she partnered professional boxer Joe Calzaghe who is now her boyfriend.[8] Their scores were as follows:
- Week 1 (Show A): Tango - 16
- Week 1 (Show B): Cha Cha Cha - 16
- Week 3:Paso Doble - 19
- Week 4:Foxtrot - 20
- Week 5:Jive - 21
Despite earning their highest score of the competition, the pair were in the dance-off with Zöe Lucker & James Jordan, and were eliminated after the judges' votes on which couple to save.
[edit] 2010
Kristina returned for the 2010 series of the show, partnered with radio personality Goldie. Despite earning 20 and 26 for their cha-cha-cha and foxtrot (which left them with an overall 46), the couple were the first to be voted off having gained the fewest votes from the public. She did however win the Christmas special, partnered with John Barrowman, earning her first Strictly trophy.
[edit] 2011
On 15 June 2011 the BBC announced that Kristina Rihanoff will again be one of the professional dancers training a celebrity in the 2011 series of Strictly Come Dancing.[9] In the launch show, on 10 September, she was partnered with Jason Donovan.[10] In the first three competitive shows of the series the partnership received the highest scores from the judging panel.
They made it through to the final of the competition, but were the first of the remaining three couples to have been eliminated
[edit] Live Tour
Kristina joined the 2009 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour partnered by fellow professional dancer, Matthew Cutler.[11][12] The tour began on 16 January 2009 in Newcastle and ended in Birmingham on 22 February.[13]
On 23 January 2009 at the Manchester Evening News Arena, Kristina performed the Samba and Quickstep with Julian Clary; stepping in for his professional partner, Lilia Kopylova. They placed second in the competition that evening.
On the Strictly 2010 tour Kristina was partnered with Series 4 Champion Mark Ramprakash. They danced the Salsa and the Argentine Tango. They went on to win against runners-up Austin Healey and Lilia Kopylova On the Strictly 2011 tour Kristina was partnered with actor Jimi Mistry, they danced the foxtrot and paso doble .
Kristina will be participating in UK tour dates with her new professional partner Robin Windsor.
[edit] The Weakest Link
Kristina participated in the 2008 Weakest Link 's Strictly Come Dancing special. Although she tried to vote herself off in the first round, she ended up being eliminated in the third.[citation needed]
[edit] Dancing on Wheels
In June 2009, Rihanoff joined the Dancing on Wheels team as a choreographer. She worked with her professional partner, Brian Fortuna, who is a producer and was lead choreographer of the show. Dancing on Wheels is produced by Fever Media and was shown on BBC Three in February/March 2010.[14]
[edit] Other activities
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- 2008 - The Art of Dancesport Make Up book was published.
- 2009 - Ambassador for the St Tropez 'perfect legs tanning' PR campaign
- 2009 - Celebrity figure for the Pink Vest breast cancer campaign
- 2010 - Celebrity columnist for BEST magazine
- 2010 - Headed a number of charity campaigns for UNICEF and LATCH
- 2010 - Promoted the Kleshna poppy friendship bracelet in aid of Remembrance Sunday
- 2010 - Modeled La Senza underwear brand in a promotion for the Sun tabloid
- 2010 - Modeled in numerous campaigns for Closer magazine including 'Country fashion shoot' as well as other media including the Daily Mail health, Hello magazine. OK magazine, Dance today.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Kristina Rihanoff Bio". http://www.kristinarihanoff.com/bio.html. Retrieved 2005-05-03.
- ^ a b "Michael Wentink and Kristina Pchenitchnykh Blackpool Results". http://dancesportinfo.net/Couple/Michael_Wentink_and_Kristina_Pchenitchnykh_34733/Results.aspx. Retrieved 2005-06-23.
- ^ "Holiday Dance Classic 2005 Results". http://www.dancesportal.com/?cat=4.
- ^ "BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - John Sergeant". http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/contestants/john_sergeant.shtml. Retrieved 28 August 2008.[dead link]
- ^ "BBC faces backlash over John Sergeant's shock exit from Strictly as MPs call for viewers' boycott | Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. 2008-11-19. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1087480/BBC-faces-backlash-John-Sergeants-shock-exit-Strictly-MPs-viewers-boycott.html. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ "Entertainment | Sergeant quits Strictly contest". BBC News. 2008-11-20. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7737447.stm. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ Foster, Patrick (2008-11-20). "The music had to stop says John Sergeant: if I'd stayed there would have been "murder on the dancefloor"". The Times (London). http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article5193474.ece. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
- ^ "2009 SCD". http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2009/08/26/joe-calzaghe-could-be-strictly-champion-says-kristina-91466-24533949/.
- ^ BBC Press Release 15th June 2011
- ^ "Jason Donovan". Strictly Come Dancing. BBC. 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/2011/dancers/celebrity/jason_donovan.shtml. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- ^ "Strictly Come Dancing Tour - No John Sergeant but Kristina Rihanoff is dancing". Myparkmag.co.uk. http://www.myparkmag.co.uk/articles/television/strictly-come-dancing/strictly-come-dancing-tour-no-john-sergeant-but-kristina-rihanoff-is-dancing.html. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ "UK TOUR 2010". Strictly Come Dancing LIVE!. http://www.strictlycomedancinglive.co.uk/default.asp?contentID=641. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ "UK TOUR 2010". Strictly Come Dancing LIVE!. http://www.strictlycomedancinglive.co.uk/default.asp?contentID=614. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ BBC Dancing on Wheels website
