about:
Eldar is originally from Russia, but has an Azerbaijan background from his father’s side. He started to dance when he was twelve under the supervision of Russian coaches. At the same time he was also attending a music school and was very successful in that field.
After school Eldar passed entrance exams to the International University of Economics and Law in Tymen (Siberia). He also won Ural and Siberia championships five times as Junior and Youth and made it into the Finals in Russian National Championships.
There came a time for Eldar to make a choice for his future path and he decided that dancing was what he would like to do professionally for the rest of his life. Eldar then moved to Italy to study Ballroom under the guidance of Caterina Arzenton and Latin with Jerry Abrate. After half a year of hard practicing, he made it into the Final in the Blackpool Festival.
Eldar’s success was a big surprise to the dance world. He was the first ever couple representing Azerbaijan to make a Final at such a prestigious dancing competition. Together with his partner and now wife Anna Sazhina Eldar successfully continues his Ballroom dancing and coaching career.
Eldar’s professional achievements include:
– World Ballroom, 10 dance and Classic Show Dance Champion
⁃ World and European Professional 10 Dance Champion
– World Professional Classic Show Dance Champion
– Blackpool, UK Open and International Professional Ballroom Semi-Finalist
⁃ Participant of a BBC TV show “Eurovision Dance Contest” in Glasgow 2008
⁃ Founders of a professional WDC organization in Azerbaijan AzDC in 2011
⁃ Co-Founders of Smooth Rhythms Dance Style in Russia in partnership with Olga Krasnyanskaya. It’s the first organisation that helps to promote and develop American Style in Russia and Europe
⁃ 2 times Pro-Am Blackpool Smooth champion with Olga Krasnyanskaya
Did you know?
Eldar grew up in a family of musicians and was forced to play piano from early age. These days he loves playing as a form relaxation and entertainment for his family.
He is also a big fan of Italian food cooked by his lovely wife Anna.