Belavina Yana

About

She was born on January 15, 1992, in Tiraspol, Republic of Moldova. Dancer, World Champion in Formation Standard (2008), World vice-champion in Latin program (2006), triple champion of Moldova (2004-2006). From an early age, Iana mastered the basics of artistic gymnastics, after which she began practicing ballroom dancing at the age of 7, at her mother's insistence. Despite her young age, she demonstrated remarkable results from the very beginning. She studied at the 'A.S. Pushkin' Theoretical Lyceum in Chișinău. Between 2000 and 2001, she was the champion of Israel, representing the country in international competitions. In the period 2002-2009, she continued her career at the 'Codreanca' sports dance club, which became a 'path to the stars' for her, bringing her successes and victories under the guidance of professional and wise coaches. She achieved outstanding results in partnership with Ilie Bardahan. She was awarded the prize of the Ministry of Culture for outstanding merits in the country. She was granted the 'Sports Dance Stars' award for the successes achieved between 2006 and 2008. Merits and awards: Champion of Moldova in Standard and Latin programs (2004-2006); World vice-champion in Latin program (2006); World champion and European vice-champion in Formation Standard (2008); Winner and laureate of many international competitions in Standard and Latin programs; Awarded numerous diplomas and medals. She ended her dancing career in 2009. In the same year, she was admitted to the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, from which she graduated with honors. Currently, she works in the scientific-pedagogical field at the same university. No matter how many years pass, Iana will always remember those who shaped her as a personality and as a professional: Dumitru Taruța, Petru, Svetlana and Elena Gozun, Nicolai Oreșchin, Marina and Andrei Gruzin.