Kristina Rihanoff
Ballroom dancer, choreographer, author
Kristina Rihanoff is a Russian ballroom dancer, choreographer, and former Strictly Come Dancing professional. Born in 1977, she competed on the show from 2008 to 2015, known for her dramatic and passionate routines. After Strictly, she became a dance teacher, author, and wellness entrepreneur, running yoga and dance retreats. More on Wikipedia.
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As a Professional
Kristina has been a professional dancer for 8 seasons.
| Season | Partner | Dances Danced | Weeks Active | Average Score | Season Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 6 (2008) | John Sergeant | 8 | 10 | 4.93 | 7th |
| Season 7 (2009) | Joe Calzaghe | 5 | 5 | 4.6 | 12th |
| Season 8 (2010) | Goldie | 2 | 2 | 5.75 | 14th |
| Season 9 (2011) | Jason Donovan | 14 | 12 | 8.7 | 3rd |
| Season 10 (2012) | Colin Salmon | 5 | 5 | 6.2 | 11th |
| Season 11 (2013) | Ben Cohen | 9 | 9 | 6.86 | 8th |
| Season 12 (2014) | Simon Webbe | 16 | 13 | 8.26 | 2nd |
| Season 13 (2015) | Daniel O’Donnell | 4 | 4 | 5.69 | 13th |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was recieved across all 63 dances they have danced.
Average Scores by Dance Type
The average score they recieved by the type of dance they have danced. This is an indicator of which dance this person was best at performing across all 63 dances they have danced.
| Dance Type | Average Score | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Showdance | 9.88 | 8 |
| Argentine tango | 9 | 16 |
| Quickstep | 8.08 | 12 |
| Charleston | 7.8 | 20 |
| American Smooth | 7.6 | 20 |
| Salsa | 7.58 | 12 |
| Viennese waltz | 7.25 | 12 |
| Tango | 6.9 | 20 |
| Foxtrot | 6.83 | 24 |
| Waltz | 6.81 | 16 |
| Jive | 6.75 | 16 |
| Samba | 6.67 | 12 |
| Rumba | 6.62 | 13 |
| Paso doble | 6.4 | 20 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 5.11 | 28 |