Elina Sharipova

Elite Tier Instructor
Specialty: Country, Ballroom

Elina has been dancing for 18 years. She is passionate about teaching and how dance changes peoples lives. Originally from Ufa, Russia, Elina started her dance career at age 4 with International Standard and Latin training. Winning multiple awards, Elina says that the highlight was the Runner-Up as a Junior Russian National Champion. After moving to the USA, Elina pursued her career in dance as a top instructor at Arthur Murray Lincolnshire Dance Center at age 16. She won multiple Arthur Murray competitions in American Smooth and Rhythm.

In 2020, Elina partnered up with Jimmy Mulligan and began her career as a Country dancer. After just 6 months in the circuit, Elina and Jimmy became 2020 Division 1 World Champions. Now they are UCWDC Master Competitors. Along with that, Elina is a multiple Arthur Murray Top-Teacher award winner. Elina is a certified instructor in a wide variety of dance styles: American Smooth and Rhythm, International Standard and Latin, Hustle, West Coast Swing, Country, Lindy, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Zouk, Cumbia, Argentine Tango, and Wedding Dances! She is excited to dance with you soon.

Certifications & Awards:

• Russian National Junior Champion in 10 dances

• Future Champion in American Smooth and Rhythm in Arthur Murray

• Top Arthur Murray Teacher 2020-2022

• 2020 UCWDC Division 1 World Champion