Elena Samodanova, whose biography beganto interest the spectator immediately after the “Dancing with the Stars” project airing the Russia-1 channel; he is a professional dancer and judge of the international category. How did Elena start her career and what facts from the life of a star might be interesting for her fans?
Biographical information
Elena Samodanova was born in the Rostov region, in the city of Volgodonsk. Her father and mother were professional dancers.
Samodanova performed at the dance championships,which were held in China, Australia, Japan and England. Repeatedly Elena was given the title. One day, a young athlete even hit the top ten best Latin American pair dancers.
In between dance championshipsSamodanova managed to get a higher education - she graduated from Moscow State University of Culture and Arts with a degree in choreography. A little later, Elena received a diploma from the Sydney Theatrical School and passed international certification as a teacher of ballroom dancing. This allowed the choreographer to work in England, Australia, Hong Kong and Russia.
Participation in television projects
Elena Samodanova began to participate in television projects in 2010. Then, as a judge, the choreographer was invited to the Chinese show “Mr. Hong Kong”.
After that, Elena as stage director and dancerworked on the Sydney television program "Voice of Australia" and SYTYCD. In 2014, Samodanova participated in the Indian “Dancing with the Stars”, and in 2015 she took an honorable place in the jury of a similar Russian competition.
In Russia, the choreographer proved to be the moststrict judge. Each time she put the assessment of the serving pair by 2-3 points lower than her colleagues. Elena explained such severity with her objectivity, because she practically does not know Russian stars, therefore she has the opportunity to evaluate exclusively their choreographic data.
Work with celebrities
Elena Samodanova not familiar with the Russianbeau monde, because for the last ten years he has been living abroad. According to the choreographer, she is invited to perform at world championships for different countries - China, Australia, etc.
A major role in the dancer's career was played by foreign television projects, which allowed her to make acquaintances with the world stars of show business: Ricky Martin, Ryannoy, Cheryl Crow and many others.
As a result, as a choreographer in 2009.Samodanova worked on the Cheryl Crow concert in Hong Kong, in 2012 she collaborated with the rapper named Akon, in 2013 with the British singer Seal and the American star Ricky Martin.
Personal life
Elena Samodanova and her husband Gleb Savchenko - bothdancers. They met when they were eighteen years old: during this period both choreographers studied in the same dance studio. Then the young people began to communicate, but the romantic relationship between them did not happen - Gleb soon left for America. A few years later, Elena had a simple job, and Gleb called her to the States to dance with him as a couple. Thus began the story of their love.
In her free time, Elena enjoys bikram yoga, surfing and horse riding. Of Samodanov’s desserts, ice cream loves the most.
Raising a daughter
Elena Samodanova, whose daughter bears the foreign name Olivia, admits that she and her husband have different views on raising children. But they always find a way to negotiate.
Since two years old, Olivia has been attending a dance studio, andit is quite possible that the girl will continue the choreographic dynasty. Despite the fact that Samodanova’s daughter is growing abroad, Elena tries to inculcate in her the basics of Russian culture and teaches Russian with her.
The latest news from the life of Samodanova
Elena Samodanova constantly visits secularevents and loaded with work. For example, in December 2015, the star was invited to the London premiere of the Sleeping Beauty musical. In addition to Elena, the stars of show business and even members of the British royal family will be present at this premiere.
