PROFILE
DANCE: Under 21 10-Dance | PARTNERS SINCE: September 2010 | REPRESENT: Israel | PLACES OF BIRTH: Eric: Israel | Mishel: Israel | BASED: Bat Yam, Israel.
ACHIEVEMENTS: 2016 Israeli Under 21 Standard Champions, 2016 Israeli Under 21 Latin Champions, 2016 Israeli Adult Standard Vice-Champions, 2x Israeli Youth 10-Dance, Standard & Latin Champions, 2014 Semi-Finalists of the 10-Dance World Championships and Finalists of WDSF Youth Open Competitions.
CHOSEN SHOES: Eric: 'Contra Pro' & 'Jones' | Mishel: 'ICS RoundToe SingleStrap' & 'Flavia' (Click the shoe names to view)
DANCE TALK
FAVOURITE DANCE: Eric: Foxtrot | Mishel: Cha Cha.
FAVOURITE COMPETITION/VENUE: Madrid WDSF Open.
BEST MOMENT OF YOUR CAREER: The moment when we achieved the 8th place in the WDSF World Youth 10-Dance Championship in Riga, Latvia.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A COMPETITION: The best preparation for us is a lot of work on our musicality and quality of dancing. Also stamina and physical preparation.
HOW TO RELAX AFTER A COMPETITION: The best way to relax is doing things you like without thoughts about dancing (reading a book, listening to good music).
MOST RESPECTED OPPONENT COUPLE: In our category in standard our most respected opponent couple is Mateusz Brzozowski and Justyna Mozdzonek. In latin is Viacheslav Samokhim and Polina Teleshova.
ADVICE FOR ANY YOUNG DANCER READING THIS: Pain is temporary, fame is forever.
DANCE WORLD ICON/INSPIRATION: Eric: There are many unique and great dancers which inspire me it's quit a long list there is not enough space ;-) | Mishel: Daria Chesnakova
SHOE TALK
WHY CHOOSE INTERNATIONAL DANCE SHOES?: International Dance Shoes are the most comfortable shoes for us after trying many shoe brands. The shoes suits the shape of the foot.
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES OF A DANCE SHOE?: Flexibility, softnesss and comfort..
AWAY FROM DANCE
FAVOURITE SPORT AWAY FROM DANCE: Eric: Tennis | Mishel: Athletics
FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: Eric: New York | Mishel: Hawaii
FAVOURITE FILM: Eric: Chicago | Mishel: Burlesque
FAVOURITE MUSIC ACT/ARTIST: Eric: Tom Cruise | Mishel: Beyonce
INTERESTING FACT: Eric: I am the hair designer for my partner. | Mishel: It sounds very funny but I really love maths and programming.
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