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Elena Koukareko Edit Profile

also known as Alena Feaktsistava

dancer

Elena Koukareko was a professional ballroom dancer and instructor. She was born in Belarus, but lived in the USA.

The dancer died on September 7, 2011, after being in a tragic accident on September 4th.

Career

Lena started dancing when she was 6. Since 9 years old she was multiple times Belarus National Champion due to extreme talent and extraordinary determination. She was noticed by everyone as an outstanding performer, even among the talented kids at that early age.

Lena started dancing together with Anton Koukareko since 2000 and soon after they started dating. Lena designed and enjoyed doing all her competition dresses by herself.

Achievements

  • Elena and her dance partner Anton Koukareko became multiple times National Belarus Champions, and multiple times World Cup Finalists in Latin American and 10 Dance.

    They were one of the top United States Professional Ballroom couples. In 2011 they danced in the final of Professional Rising Star Ballroom event at the Blackpool Festival. They were 7th at the same event in January 2011 at the United Kingdom Open. In 2010 they were placed 8th at the national United States Professional Ballroom.

Connections

husband:
Anton Koukareko
Anton Koukareko - husband of Elena Koukareko

Elena married Anton Koukareko on February 4, 2005 in Minsk, Belarus.