Kristina Rihanoff

Kristina Rihanoff (Kristina Pchenitchnykh) is a world finalist professional ballroom dancer, instructor, and author from Siberia, Russia.cite web |url=http://www.kristinarihanoff.com/bio.html |title=Kristina Rihanoff Bio |accessdate=2005-05-03] cite web |url=http://dancesportinfo.net/Couple/Michael_Wentink_and_Kristina_Pchenitchnykh_34733/Results.aspx |title=Michael Wentink and Kristina Pchenitchnykh Blackpool Results|accessdate=2005-06-23]

Achievements

Kristina placed first 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 [cite web|accessdate=
url=http://www.dancesportal.com/?cat=4
title=Holiday Dance Classic 2005 Results] , Mambo Championship (2003-2004), and was a Semi-Finalist at the Open to the World, Blackpool Dance Festival in 2007.

Kristina has written a book, entitled: "The Art of Dancesport Makeup" for newcomers to Ballroom Dancing competition. Kristina studied stage makeup for two years in Russia..

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.

trictly Come Dancing

Kristina is currently taking part in the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing. Her partner is broadcaster and author John Sergeant. [cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/contestants/john_sergeant.shtml| accessdate=2008-08-28 | title= BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - John Sergeant] . In professional routines performed on the show she is partnered by another new addition to the show, Brian Fortuna.

Performances

References

External links

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url=http://www.kristinarihanoff.com/
title=Official Website of Kristina Rihanoff
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url=http://www.michaelandkristina.com/
title=Official Website of Kristina Rihanoff and Michael Wentink
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url=http://www.academyballroomint.com/directory/Kristina-Rihanoff.html
title=Academy Ballroom International Dance Directory
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url=http://bg.dancesportinfo.net/Dancer/Kristina_Pchenitchnykh_1031280/Details.aspx
title=Dancesport Info listing for Kristina Rihanoff (Pchenitchnykh)
* cite web|accessdate=
url=http://www.globaldancenews.net/members/australia/06capital/canberra.shtml|title=Global Dance News