Irina Kazakova (; born September 23, 1986)biography. Irina Kazakova (September 23, 1986). Retrieved on October 18, 2011. is known as one of the world's most flexible rhythmic gymnasts. She specializes in contortion and rhythmic gymnastics on Russia's national team. She is trained with a personal trainer, with whom she works on her oversplits.Irina Kazakova – Oversplits training. YouTube (July 12, 2006). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.Irina Kazakova – the most flexible? (1988078) – Read article: Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Tap, Irish, Disco, Twirling, Cheer: Photos, Chat, Games, Jobs, Events!. dance.net. Retrieved on October 18, 2011. Her most popular performance is her "Snake Dance".Contortionist – Irina Kazakova. YouTube (February 22, 2006). Retrieved on October 18, 2011. As a rhythmic gymnast, she has performed with the ball,Irina Kazakova.ball.RUS. YouTube (September 28, 2009). Retrieved on October 18, 2011. clubs,Irina Kazakova Clubs Miss Valentine 2004. YouTube (July 5, 2009). Retrieved on October 18, 2011. hoop,Irina Kazakova.hoop.RUS. YouTube (September 28, 2009). Retrieved on October 18, 2011.Irina Kazakova Hoop 2003. YouTube (June 29, 2008). Retrieved on October 18, 2011. and ribbons.Irina Kazakova. YouTube. Retrieved on October 18, 2011.
Kazakova currently resides in Los Angeles. She is a certified free diver & scuba diver, and has worked in underwater modeling performance.
She is also known for underwater and fashion/portrait photography.
Awards and honors
2002: Honored Master of Sports in Rhythmic Gymnastics, Russian Award, Government of Russia (The highest national honor for achievements in this field) 2002–2007: Russian National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team member 2003: 1st Place – Russian Open Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics 2003: “Miss Cleopatra” rhythmic gymnastics award, Alexandria, Egypt 2007: Finalist, The Minute of the GloryBulkin and Kazakova – beautiful contortion duet. YouTube (February 8, 2008). Retrieved on October 18, 2011. (Russian version of America's Got Talent) 2007: Record winner of The Show of Russian RecordsIrina Kazakova. YouTube. Retrieved on October 18, 2011. 2010 2008 "Shock News" TV show - Featured, Contortionist, Tokyo, Japan 2007-2009 "Golden Ice of Stradivary" tour, "The road to Vancouver" tour, "King of Ice". Aerialist tour, Contortionist 2009 "Art on Ice" - Aerialist, Contortionist, Zurich, Lausanne, Switzerland 2010 Launching "Material Girl" Madonna's new clothing line and new single Contortionist, New York 2010 "MTV Music Awards" - Contortionist, Miami Beach, FL 2012 Theater "Belini" by Cipriani, Contortionist, Ibiza, Spain 2012 Snoop Dogg Presents : The Bad Girls of Comedy (TV movie, netflix) Contortionist, Los Angeles Featured on MSNBC 2013 Talent, Contortionist in Dance nation - Los Angeles, California 2013 Movie Pain & Gain ( directed by Michael Bay) Contortionist, Miami Beach, FL 2010-2019 ULTRA - Aerialist, contortionist, Miami, FL2014 2013 Featured on Discovery Channel - Photo exhibition, Art collaboration with Gino Tozzi LMNT Gallery, Miami, FL 2016-2017 C'est Rouge Circus-Cabaret Show - Contortionist/ Aerialist, Faena Theater, Miami Beach, FL 2017 Die Antwoord's music video "FFFF" - Contortionist, Los Angeles, California 2017 - Die Antwoord's short comedy horror film "Tommy can't sleep". Contortionist, Los Angeles, California 2017-2018 "Sensatia" Circus / Cabaret - Contortionist - Faena Theater, Miami Beach, FL
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