About me
Irina Kazakova is known as one of the world's most flexible rhythmic gymnasts of all time and is now a well-established performer known for her extreme flexibility. She became famous after her performance “snake dance” that went viral.
Irina was born in Moscow, Russia. She began training rhythmic gymnastics when she was 6 years old, spending 8-11 hours a day at the gym, continuously pushing the limits.
By the age of 14, She has already won a national tournament and was part of the national team, representing the country at international competitions, always recognized because of her flexibility and agility.
Gymnastics has given her a unique view of aesthetics and body shapes, being a certified freediver & scuba diver for years, she was able to provide an outstanding underwater modeling performance which rewarded her with having a certain awareness of the lines and curves of the body and how to express emotions in a silent environment.
Today Irina is also pursuing her creative expression through different mediums and one of them is photography, video, and event production.
Irina’s work has been seen in numerous publications and various fine art platforms, along with different art exhibits. She worked with such celebrities as Madonna, Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, Be Svendsen, Die Antwoord, Snoop Dog to name just a few…
F E A T U R E D R E V I E W S:
“Irina Kazakova is known as one of the world's most flexible contortionists.”
Wikipedia
“Irina Kazakova is a world-class gymnast and contortionist from Russia. She combines her professional background in gymnastics and contortion with dance, which results in a stunningly beautiful and unique dance style.”
MSN.com
Gymnastics
Gymnast
2002-2007
Russian National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team member
Award
2002
Honored Master of Sports in Rhythmic Gymnastics, Government of Russia Highest national honor for substantial achievements in this field.
Gymnast
2003
Grand Prix Tournament, Holon, Israel
• 2nd Place-Overall
Gymnast
2003
Open Cup of Russia, Penza, Russia
• 1st Place all-around
• 1st Place with ball
• 1st Place with hoop
Gymnast
2004
Pacific Alliance Championship Games, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
• 1st Place Team
University
2004-2010
Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sport & Tourism (RSUPCST) Faculty of Rhythmic Gymnastics
Certification
2014
HMI College of Hypnotherapy
Certification
2016
New York Film Academy - Film Director
Certification
2016
Reiki USUI Method
Certification
2016
PADI freediver
Certification
2016
Scuba Diver Advanced OP 42 log
Coaching
Coach
2003 - 2004
Assistant Rhythmic Gymnast Coach for Russian National team
Coach
2009 - 2014
Coach at Nu Age Gymnastics & Dance, Miami
Coach
2009 - Present
Flexibility private instructor,
Self-employed
Coach
2019
Flexibility & Contortion coach at Les Ailes du Desir
Contemporary Circus School
Performances
Contortionist
2006
Cirque Niagara "Avaia" Show
Canada
World record holder
2007
The Show of Russian Records
TV Show, Moscow
Finalist
2007
“Russia’s Got Talent” ("Minute of Glory," Russia’s America’s Got Talent)
Finalist
Gymnast, Contortionist
2008
Tokyo, Japan
"Shock News " Tv show
Aerialist, Contortionist
2007 - 2009
"Golden Ice of Stradivari",
"The road to Vancouver",
"King of Ice"
Aerialist, Contortionist
2009
"Art on Ice"
Zurich, Lazana, Switzetrland
Gymnast
2010
"MTV Music Awards"
Miami Beach, FL
Gymnast
2010
"Miami Fashion Week"
Miami, FL
Gymnast
2010
"Paul Mitchell Fashion Show"
Miami,FL
Gymnast
2010
"Make a wish" Foundation
Miami
Gymnast
2010
Lunching "Material Girl" for Madonna
New York
Gymnast
2011
"KOZZA Fashion Nights" for Cirque Du Soleil
Miami , FL
Gymnast
2012
"Sony Ericsson Opening
Miami, FL
Aerialist
2012
Grammy's after-party
Los Angeles
Aerialist
2012
Oscar's pre-party
Los Angeles
Contortionist, Aerialist
2012
"MYOKYO" show directed by Josie Walsh
Los Angeles
Aerialist
2012
'White Wonderland" music festival
Anaheim
Contortionist, Aerialist
2012
Day Glow Tour
Contortionist
2012
Theater "Bellini" by Cipriani
Ibiza, Spain
Contortionist
2012
Snoop Dogg Presents: "The Bad Girls of Comedy" on Netflix
Los Angeles
Contortionist
2012
The TV series "Bite Me
Los Angeles
Contortionist, Aerialist
2010 - 2014
EDC
Contortionist
2010 - 2019
ULTRA
Miami , FL
Contortionist
2013
Featured talent on MSNBC
"Dance nation"
Los Angeles
Aerialist
2013
The movie - "Pain & Gain" directed by Michael Bay
Miami
Contortionist
2014
Featured on Discovery Channel
Miami
Contortionist, Aerialist
2014
Shinagawa Project
Tokyo, Japan
Contortionist, Aerialist
2015
"Pacha" - Dinner Show
Dubai, UAE
Contortionist, Aerialist
2016
Charlie Wood's show for Art Basel
Faena Theater, Miami Beach
Contortionist, Aerialist
2016 - 2017
C'est Rouge Circus-Cabaret Show
Faena Theater, Miami Beach
Contortionist
2017
Die Antwoord music video "FFFF"
Los Angeles
Contortionist
2017
Die Antwoord short comedy horror film
"Tommy can't sleep."
Los Angeles
Contortionist
2017 - 2018
2017-2018
"Sensatia" Circus / Cabaret
Faena Theater, Miami Beach
Contortionist
2019
Marc Anthony Music Video
"Tu Vida en la Mía"
Contortionist, Aerialist
2019
Medusa, Cannes
Underwater model
2020
Prince Royce, Music Video,
Contortionist, Aerialist
2020
"Art with me"
Underwater model
2021 Coming soon
Be Swendsen Music Video
Contortionist
2021
Palm Height