Vitali Kozmin (born 14 June 1986) is an Estonian dancer and choreographer. He is best known for his role as a professional dancer on Irish and Turkish versions of Dancing with the Stars.
Career
Kozmin has represented his country at the World and European Latin-American Championships. He has also been a finalist in the IDSF Amateur European Union Latin Championship and WDSF World Showdance Latin Championship in 2015.[1]
In 2011, Kozmin was announced as one of the professional dancers for Yok Böyle Dans, the Turkish version of Dancing with the Stars. Kozmin was paired with fashion designer, Eda Taşpınar. They reached the final of the competition finishing in third place.[3][4]
In 2012, Kozmin returned for the second and final, season of Yok Böyle Dans. He was paired with model and beauty queen, Özge Ulusoy.[5] Kozmin and Ulusoy won the competition.[6]
In 2018, Kozmin was partnered with model, Alannah Beirne.[10] They reached the ninth week of the competition, finishing in sixth place.[11]
In 2019, Kozmin was partnered with Fair City actress, Clelia Murphy.[12] They reached the quarterfinals of the competition, finishing in fifth place.[13]
Kozmin is married to dancer and fellow-Dancing with the Stars cast member, Valeria Milova. They have a two children together, a son, Konstantin[14] and a daughter, Kira.[15]