Andrei began dancing at the age of six in Russia, quickly becoming a finalist in the Amateur Latin category. His diverse training includes jazz, ballet, and International Style Standard.
In 1999, he partnered with Elena Kryuchkova; they married and moved to the U.S. on an O-1 visa for extraordinary talent.
Together they achieved remarkable success!
They became the 2002 Open Professional Latin Rising Star Blackpool Champions and 3-time USA National Professional Latin Champions (2004-2006).
They represented the USA at three World Latin Championships, were semifinalists in all major international Open Professional Latin competitions, and finalists at the 2008 Blackpool Dance Festival in Professional Latin.
Their accomplishments also include victories at the Embassy Ball Professional Latin Championship and the US Open Professional Latin Championship, as well as being finalists in the International Dance Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.
Their journey is indeed a testament to their talent, dedication, and the power of partnership in dance.
Andrei Gavriline & Elena Kryuchkova's career highlights