PROFILE
DANCE: Amateur Ballroom | PARTNERS SINCE: March 2007 | REPRESENT: Japan | PLACES OF BIRTH: Oleksii: Kiev, Ukraine | Rikako: Tokyo, Japan | BASED: Japan.
ACHIEVEMENTS: Japanese National Champions, Asian Pacific Champions, Asian Singles Champions.
CHOSEN SHOES: Oleksii: 'Pino' | Rikako: 'ICS RoundToe SingleStrap' (Click the shoe names to view)
DANCE TALK
FAVOURITE DANCE: Oleksii: Quickstep | Rikako: Foxtrot.
FAVOURITE COMPETITION/VENUE: Oleksii: German Open Championships | Rikako: German Open Championships.
BEST MOMENT OF YOUR CAREER: Becoming the Asian Pacific Champions in 2014.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A COMPETITION: Trust yourself and your partner!
HOW TO RELAX AFTER A COMPETITION: Go to a Japanese Spa (Onsen).
ADVICE FOR ANY YOUNG DANCER READING THIS: Enjoy every moment of your dancing. Love the music and inspiration!
DANCE WORLD ICON/INSPIRATION: Oleksii: Emanuel Valeri | Rikako: Tania Kehlet.
SHOE TALK
WHY CHOOSE INTERNATIONAL DANCE SHOES?: We love to wear International Dance Shoes because they are stylish, comfortable and fit so well!
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURES OF A DANCE SHOE?: To not get tired and painful!
AWAY FROM DANCE
FAVOURITE SPORT AWAY FROM DANCE: Oleksii: Snooker & Football | Rikako: Horse Riding
FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: Oleksii: Okinawa | Rikako: Okinawa
FAVOURITE FILM: Oleksii: Any musical films | Rikako: Can't choose!
FAVOURITE MUSIC ACT/ARTIST: Oleksii: Andrea Boccelli | Rikako: MISIA & Ashram
TEACHING, LESSONS & BOOKINGS
We are available to teach in Japan and Ukraine. Please email us at oleksiiandrikako@gmail.com or call us on +81 8050303781.
GET FOLLOWING
Oleksii Guzyr Official Facebook Page
Rikako Ota Official Facebook Page
Oleksii & Rikako on Instagram (@alexandrikako)
Photography Credits:
Main Sponsors Page - Alex Guzyr (Click here)
Header Image - Audrey Showtime (Click here)