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I changed the year from 1983 to 1993, because if Yulia Zagoruychenko was born in 1981, she would not have been 12 in 1983, but wrather 1993. This was most likely just a typing mistake, that I cleared up.
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'''Yulia Zagoruychenko''' (born September 11, 1981) is a Ten-times undefeated Latin Dance Champion and the current [[World Latin Dance Champion]], with her partner/husband, [[Riccardo Cocchi]].
'''Yulia Zagoruychenko''' (born September 11, 1981) is a ten-time Latin Dance Champion and the current [[World Latin Dance Champion]] with her partner/husband, [[Riccardo Cocchi]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=MacGregor |first=Claire |date=February 25, 2022 |title=Riccardo Cocchi and Yulia Zagoruychenko Latin Dance Champions |url=https://www.themusicman.uk/riccardo-cocchi-yulia-zagoruychenko/ |access-date=August 24, 2023 |website=The Music Man}}</ref>


Originally from [[Russia]], she began [[dancing]] at the early age of four—Russian Folklore ensemble dancing.<ref>{{cite web |title=rydance.com |url=http://www.rydance.com/#our-hearts |accessdate=5 February 2019}}</ref> As a child, she enjoyed watching and copying dancers on TV so her mother agreed to take her to dance classes where she did [[Folk dance|folk dancing]] for three years. She then moved into [[Ballroom dance|ballroom dancing]]. At the age of 11, Zagoruychenko started to teach kids to earn some money which she then gave to her parents. At age 12, she earned her first major title in Russia when she became the Russian Junior National Champion. For financial reasons, she could not afford to dance both Ballroom and [[Latin dance|Latin]] and so at the age of 16 she chose to pursue Latin. At the age of 21 she decided to move to [[United States|America]], and partnered with [[Maxim Kozhevnikov]]. Together they became the US National Professional Champions. In the fall of 2007, she began dancing with [[Riccardo Cocchi]].<ref>[http://dancesportinfo.net/Articles/6730.aspx]</ref>
Born on September 11, 1981, in [[Belgorod|Belgorod, Russia]], Zagoruychenko began Russian Folklore ensemble [[dancing]] at the age of four.<ref>{{cite web |title=rydance.com |url=http://www.rydance.com/#our-hearts |access-date=5 February 2019}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> As a child, she enjoyed watching and copying dancers on TV, so her mother agreed to enroll her in dance classes. Her training began with Russian [[Folk dance|folk dancing]], and after three years, she moved into [[Ballroom dance|ballroom dancing]]. At the age of 11, Zagoruychenko began teaching other children to earn money for her family.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Geller |first=Allison |date=December 11, 2020 |title=Yulia Zagoruychenko on Dance, Life, and Where She's Heading Next |url=https://awomensthing.org/blog/yulia-zagoruychenko/ |access-date=August 24, 2023 |website=A Women's Thing}}</ref> In 1993, at the age of 12, she earned her first major title when she became the Russian Junior National Champion.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> For financial reasons, she was not able to afford to dance both Ballroom and [[Latin dance|Latin]] and hence, at the age of 16, she chose to pursue Latin. At the age of 21, she decided to move to [[United States|America]] and partnered with [[Maxim Kozhevnikov]].<ref name=":0" /> Together they became the US National Professional Champions. In the fall of 2007, she began dancing with [[Riccardo Cocchi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dancesportinfo.net/Articles/6730.aspx|title = DancesportInfo.net}}</ref>


Zagoruychenko and Cocchi won their first World Latin Dance Championship in 2010, and earned their eighth title in 2017. They are ranked #1 in the world for Professional Latin.<ref>"les si magistrales et oniriques démonstrations de Riccardo Cocchi et Yulia Yagoruychenko", ''Hallier ou l'Edernité en marche'', [[Jean-Pierre Thiollet]], Neva Editions, 2018, p. 80. {{ISBN|978-2-35055-247-7}}</ref> They recently won their 5th consecutive US National Professional Latin Champions title at the US Open Dance Competition.<ref>[http://www.wdcdance.com/index.php?set_ActivMenu=125 WDC Rankings]</ref> In October 2019 they announced their retirement with their last international competition being the World Professional Latin in Miami.
Zagoruychenko and Cocchi won their '''first''' '''[[World Latin Dance Champions|World Latin Dance Championship]] in 2010 and earned their eighth title in 2017'''. They are ranked as #1 in the world of Professional Latin.<ref>"les si magistrales et oniriques démonstrations de Riccardo Cocchi et Yulia Yagoruychenko", ''Hallier ou l'Edernité en marche'', [[Jean-Pierre Thiollet]], Neva Editions, 2018, p. 80. {{ISBN|978-2-35055-247-7}}</ref> They recently won their 5th consecutive US National Professional Latin Champions title at the US Open Dance Competition.<ref>[http://www.wdcdance.com/index.php?set_ActivMenu=125 WDC Rankings]</ref> In October 2019, they announced their retirement, with their last international competition being the World Professional Latin Champions in Miami. The pair continues to publish instructional dance content on the app Koros.<ref name=":0" /> They still perform as guests at events like Shining Star Cup 2023.<ref>{{Citation |title=Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko - Cha-Cha-Cha latin dance {{!}} Shining Star Cup 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPjqGAZxeoM |access-date=2023-10-25 |language=en}}</ref>


Yulia takes inspiration from several other forms of dance besides Latin, and even musicians. Some of her inspirations are dancers Cyd Charisse, Fred Astaire, Diana Vishneva, Gaynor Fairweather, and Donnie Burns. She is also inspired by musicians Jose Feliciano, Tina Turner, Bocelli, Christina Aguilera and the dance companies Pilobolus and Alvin Ailey.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://awomensthing.org/blog/ballroom-champion-yulia-zagoruychenko/|title=An Afternoon with Ballroom Champion Yulia Zagoruychenko|last=Geller|first=Allison|date=2016-12-22|website=A WOMEN’S THING|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-23}}</ref>
Yulia cites other forms of dance besides Latin, as well as from other musicians, including [[Cyd Charisse]], [[Fred Astaire]], [[Diana Vishneva]], [[Gaynor Fairweather]], and [[Donnie Burns]]. She is also inspired by musicians [[José Feliciano|Jose Feliciano]], [[Tina Turner]], [[Andrea Bocelli]], [[Christina Aguilera]], and the dance companies [[Pilobolus (dance company)|Pilobolus]] and [[Alvin Ailey]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://awomensthing.org/blog/ballroom-champion-yulia-zagoruychenko/|title=An Afternoon with Ballroom Champion Yulia Zagoruychenko|last=Geller|first=Allison|date=2016-12-22|website=A WOMEN’S THING|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-23}}</ref>


== Titles ==
== Personal life ==
In 2017, after ten years of professional collaboration, Zagoruychenko and Cocchi were married. They have one son together.<ref name=":0" />
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2010-2019: World Professional Latin Champions


Zagoruychenko was named an "American By Choice" in 2011, an honor bestowed by the [[Carnegie Corporation of New York|Carnegie Corporation]] to "exceptional U.S. immigrants".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Jennell |date=May 28, 2017 |title=Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko: Reigning Blackpool Champions |url=https://www.flodance.com/articles/5065921-riccardo-cocchi-yulia-zagoruychenko-reigning-blackpool-champions |access-date=August 24, 2023 |website=FloDance}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 1, 2011 |title="Immigrants: The Pride of America" In New York Times Celebrates "Americans by Choice" |url=https://www.carnegie.org/news/articles/immigrants-the-pride-of-america-in-new-york-times-celebrates-americans-by-choice/ |access-date=August 24, 2023 |website=Carnegie Corporation of New York}}</ref>
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2009: World Professional Showdance Champions


== Titles ==
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2008-2016 and 2018: U.S. National Professional Latin Champions
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*2010-2019: World Professional Latin Champions

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*2009: World Professional Showdance Champions
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2012, 2015-2017: Winners of the International Championships England
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*2008-2016 and 2018: U.S. National Professional Latin Champions

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*2012, 2015-2017: Winners of the International Championships England
2008-2014: U.S. Open Champions
*2008-2014: U.S. Open Champions

2016-2018: Blackpool Dance Festival Champions, England
*2016-2018: Blackpool Dance Festival Champions, England
*2016-2017: Blackpool Dance Festival Champions, China

2016-2017: Blackpool Dance Festival Champions, China
*2016-2018: UK Championship Champions, England
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*2008-2011, 2013-2017: WDC Fred Astaire Cup Competition (Disneyland, Paris)

2016-2018: UK Championship Champions, England
*2008-2017: Dutch Open Champions, Assen
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*2010-2018: Asian Open Champions (Tokyo, Japan)

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*2013, 2016: Asian Open Champions (Korea and China)
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2008-2011, 2013-2017: WDC Fred Astaire Cup Competition (Disneyland, Paris)
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*2010-2014, 2016-2018: Asian Open Champions (Taiwan)

2008-2017: Dutch Open Champions, Assen
*2010-2012: Asian Open Champions (Indonesia)
*2010-2014, 2015-2017: Asian Open Champions (Macao)

2010-2018: Asian Open Champions (Tokyo, Japan)
*2010-2012: Philippine Star Ball Champions
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*2009, 2012, 2013: German Open Champions

2013, 2016: Asian Open Champions (Korea and China)
*2012, 2016: Asian Pacific Champions

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2010-2014, 2016-2018: Asian Open Champions (Taiwan)

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2010-2012: Asian Open Champions (Indonesia)

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2010-2014, 2015-2017: Asian Open Champions (Macao)

2010-2012: Philippine Star Ball Champions

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2009, 2012, 2013: German Open Champions

2012, 2016: Asian Pacific Champions


<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rydance.com/|title=Riccardo and Yulia {{!}} Eight-Time World Champions → Riccardo and Yulia World Professional Latin Dance Champions|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-23}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rydance.com/|title=Riccardo and Yulia {{!}} Eight-Time World Champions → Riccardo and Yulia World Professional Latin Dance Champions|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-23}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 22:48, 16 November 2024

Yulia Zagoruychenko
Yulia Zagoruychenko & Riccardo Cocchi
Born (1981-09-11) September 11, 1981 (age 43)
Belgorod, Russia
OccupationProfessional Latin dancer

Yulia Zagoruychenko (born September 11, 1981) is a ten-time Latin Dance Champion and the current World Latin Dance Champion with her partner/husband, Riccardo Cocchi.[1]

Born on September 11, 1981, in Belgorod, Russia, Zagoruychenko began Russian Folklore ensemble dancing at the age of four.[2][1] As a child, she enjoyed watching and copying dancers on TV, so her mother agreed to enroll her in dance classes. Her training began with Russian folk dancing, and after three years, she moved into ballroom dancing. At the age of 11, Zagoruychenko began teaching other children to earn money for her family.[3] In 1993, at the age of 12, she earned her first major title when she became the Russian Junior National Champion.[1][3] For financial reasons, she was not able to afford to dance both Ballroom and Latin and hence, at the age of 16, she chose to pursue Latin. At the age of 21, she decided to move to America and partnered with Maxim Kozhevnikov.[1] Together they became the US National Professional Champions. In the fall of 2007, she began dancing with Riccardo Cocchi.[4]

Zagoruychenko and Cocchi won their first World Latin Dance Championship in 2010 and earned their eighth title in 2017. They are ranked as #1 in the world of Professional Latin.[5] They recently won their 5th consecutive US National Professional Latin Champions title at the US Open Dance Competition.[6] In October 2019, they announced their retirement, with their last international competition being the World Professional Latin Champions in Miami. The pair continues to publish instructional dance content on the app Koros.[1] They still perform as guests at events like Shining Star Cup 2023.[7]

Yulia cites other forms of dance besides Latin, as well as from other musicians, including Cyd Charisse, Fred Astaire, Diana Vishneva, Gaynor Fairweather, and Donnie Burns. She is also inspired by musicians Jose Feliciano, Tina Turner, Andrea Bocelli, Christina Aguilera, and the dance companies Pilobolus and Alvin Ailey.[8]

Personal life

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In 2017, after ten years of professional collaboration, Zagoruychenko and Cocchi were married. They have one son together.[1]

Zagoruychenko was named an "American By Choice" in 2011, an honor bestowed by the Carnegie Corporation to "exceptional U.S. immigrants".[9][10]

Titles

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  • 2010-2019: World Professional Latin Champions
  • 2009: World Professional Showdance Champions
  • 2008-2016 and 2018: U.S. National Professional Latin Champions
  • 2012, 2015-2017: Winners of the International Championships England
  • 2008-2014: U.S. Open Champions
  • 2016-2018: Blackpool Dance Festival Champions, England
  • 2016-2017: Blackpool Dance Festival Champions, China
  • 2016-2018: UK Championship Champions, England
  • 2008-2011, 2013-2017: WDC Fred Astaire Cup Competition (Disneyland, Paris)
  • 2008-2017: Dutch Open Champions, Assen
  • 2010-2018: Asian Open Champions (Tokyo, Japan)
  • 2013, 2016: Asian Open Champions (Korea and China)
  • 2010-2014, 2016-2018: Asian Open Champions (Taiwan)
  • 2010-2012: Asian Open Champions (Indonesia)
  • 2010-2014, 2015-2017: Asian Open Champions (Macao)
  • 2010-2012: Philippine Star Ball Champions
  • 2009, 2012, 2013: German Open Champions
  • 2012, 2016: Asian Pacific Champions

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f MacGregor, Claire (February 25, 2022). "Riccardo Cocchi and Yulia Zagoruychenko Latin Dance Champions". The Music Man. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "rydance.com". Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b Geller, Allison (December 11, 2020). "Yulia Zagoruychenko on Dance, Life, and Where She's Heading Next". A Women's Thing. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  4. ^ "DancesportInfo.net".
  5. ^ "les si magistrales et oniriques démonstrations de Riccardo Cocchi et Yulia Yagoruychenko", Hallier ou l'Edernité en marche, Jean-Pierre Thiollet, Neva Editions, 2018, p. 80. ISBN 978-2-35055-247-7
  6. ^ WDC Rankings
  7. ^ Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko - Cha-Cha-Cha latin dance | Shining Star Cup 2023, retrieved 2023-10-25
  8. ^ Geller, Allison (2016-12-22). "An Afternoon with Ballroom Champion Yulia Zagoruychenko". A WOMEN’S THING. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  9. ^ Lewis, Jennell (May 28, 2017). "Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko: Reigning Blackpool Champions". FloDance. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  10. ^ ""Immigrants: The Pride of America" In New York Times Celebrates "Americans by Choice"". Carnegie Corporation of New York. July 1, 2011. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  11. ^ "Riccardo and Yulia | Eight-Time World Champions → Riccardo and Yulia World Professional Latin Dance Champions". Retrieved 2019-02-23.
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