Alina Ovchinnikova

Professional Summary

Versatile professional dancer with 20 years of experience in sport, dance, and stage performance. I bring together elite athletic discipline (Candidate for Master of Sport in Rhythmic Gymnastics), a strong classical and contemporary dance foundation, and recent international experience as a soloist in a dance theater in Istanbul. Interested in joining a company or project where I can contribute both as a performer and as a creative collaborator.

Core Strengths

Physical & Technical

Highly trained physicality: endurance, flexibility, advanced acrobatics
Clean technique and strong musicality across multiple styles
Stage experience in solo, duet, and ensemble roles

Professional Qualities

Fast learner, adaptable to new repertoire and styles
Reliable team member used to intensive rehearsal and touring schedules
Disciplined, highly motivated, stress-resistant, and collaborative

Key Competencies

Techniques

Contemporary (release, floorwork, improvisation)
Rhythmic gymnastics–based acrobatics
Ballroom (Standard & Latin basics)
Folk dance elements

Stage & Company Work

Strong presence in solo and ensemble roles
Comfortable with fast-changing repertoire and direction
Experience in international, multicultural casts

Professional Development

V. International Theater Experience

Ages 20–24

Position: Soloist in a dance theater in Istanbul

Solo and duet acrobatic pieces
Folk dance
Contemporary choreographies
Daily rehearsals, performance in an international company
Participation in large-scale productions and touring shows

IV. Pedagogy and Academic Training

Ages 18–20

Position: Children's coach in rhythmic gymnastics at a Culture and Sports Center (ages 4–8)

Planning training sessions, staging routines
Preparing children for performances
Communication with parents
Enrolled in a university choreography program (Faculty of Choreography)
Focus: History and theory of dance, classical ballet barre and center, composition, and dance pedagogy

III. Contemporary Dance Training

Ages 15–18

Discipline: Contemporary (release-based work)

Release technique, floorwork, weight transfer, improvisation, and partnering
Development of body awareness, dynamic range
Ability to work with emotional content and narrative in choreography

II. Ballroom Dance Training

Ages 12–15

Discipline: Ballroom (Standard and Latin)

Partnering, frame and connection
Understanding of Standard and Latin programs
Refined lines, musicality, rhythm, and elegance of movement

I. Athletic and Acrobatic Foundation

Ages 4–12

Discipline: Rhythmic Gymnastics · Title: Candidate for Master of Sport (Russia)

Multiple-time prizewinner and champion at regional and national competitions in Russia
Exceptional flexibility, coordination, stamina, precision, body control
Goal-oriented work ethic

Personal Qualities

Disciplined, highly motivated, quick to learn new choreography, stress-resistant, and collaborative. Open to relocation and touring.