Liana Churilova

Liana Churilova
Born (1991-04-25) April 25, 1991 (age 33)
Perm, Russia.
OccupationDancer
Websitewww.lianchurliova.com

Liana Churilova (Russian: Лиана Евгеньевна Чурилова; born April 25, 1991) is a professional ballroom dancer based in New York City. She was the NDCA World Professional Rhythm Champion, with her partner, Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine.[1]

They were also featured on ABC's The View (14th annual Halloween "Transported in Time" extravaganza), and ABC's Dancing with the Stars (Tribute to Haiti 10th season).[2]

Originally from Perm, Russia Liana began ballroom dancing at the early age of 6 and then at 11 years moved to Saint-Petersburg, Russia. At the age of 17 she decided to move to America and partnered with Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine. In 2013 Liana and Emmanuel became the World Professional American Rhythm Champions.

Achievements

  • U.S. National American Rhythm Champion [3]
  • World Salsa Champion.
  • 6 Time Arthur Murray World Professional American Rhythm Champion
  • Saint-Petersburg Youth International Latin Champion [year missing]
  • America's Ballroom Challenge winner (2015)[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "NDCA: The National Dance Council of America". www.ndca.org. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
  2. ^ "Photos: Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine & Liana Churilova Join WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS at Westchester, 6/12". BroadwayWorld.com. 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
  3. ^ "NDCA: The National Dance Council of America". www.ndca.org. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
  4. ^ "Episode 3: Grand Finale | America's Ballroom Challenge | PBS". PBS. 2015-09-02. Archived from the original on 2015-09-02. Retrieved 2024-08-24.