KRISTINA RIHANOFF
Biography: | As a child, Kristina studied ballet as well as ballroom and latin, and entered her first competition at the age of just seven. She moved to America in 2001, and moved into several new disciplines, including salsa, American rhythm and exhibition styles. In 2004, she competed for the USA in the World Exhibition at Blackpool in the theatre style category, where she was placed second. Soon after, Kristina teamed up with Michael Wentink, and they quickly won the South African championship, and were semi-finalists in the 2007 Latin American Championships at Blackpool. Kristina first competed in the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing and has competed in each series since, with her best finish coming in series nine reaching third place with actor Jason Donovan. |
Speciality: | Latin American/Mambo |
Height: | 5' 3" |
Favourite dance: | Salsa |
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Official Websites: | http://www.officialkristinarihanoff.com/ http://kristinarihanoff1.blogspot.com/ - Kristina's blog http://www.youtube.com/user/KRihanoff - Kristina's YouTube page Kristina's myspace page Kristina's facebook page Follow Kristina on twitter @KRihanoff |
strictly come dancing history
Series | Celebrity | Last week | Position | Last dance(s) |
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6 | John Sergeant | 9 | 7th* | American Smooth |
7 | Joe Calzaghe | 5 | 12th | Jive |
8 | Goldie | 2 | 14th | Foxtrot |
9 | Jason Donovan | Final | 3rd | Tango; Show dance |
10 | Colin Salmon | 5 | 11th | Foxtrot |
11 | Ben Cohen | 9 | 8th | Charleston |
12 | Simon Webbe | Final | =2nd | Charleston, Show dance, Argentine Tango |
13 | Daniel O'Donnell | 4 | 13th | American Smooth |
* celebrity partner decided to retire from the competition
Christmas Specials
Kristina has competed in one Christmas Special, dancing with John Barrowman in 2010