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Karina Smirnoff, a judge, masterclass instructor, and so much more, is also an absolute joy to travel with.
Karina is a Dancing With the Stars winner and a true icon of Ballroom and Latin dance. A five-time U.S. National Champion, World Trophy Champion, Asian Open Champion, and UK Open titleholder, she has also earned multiple victories at the US Open, Asian Open, and Dutch Open. Ranked #2 in the world for Latin Dance, Karina made history as the first woman to reach the British Professional Final with three different partners.
Hailed as “one of the most stylish and fit stars in Hollywood,” Karina has been featured in top publications including FitnessRx for Women, FHM, Fitness Magazine, LA Confidential, Muscle & Fitness, TV Guide, and Woman’s World, with regular appearances in People, Life & Style, Us Weekly, OK! Magazine, and In Touch.
Born in Ukraine and known worldwide for her elite coaching and show-stopping choreography, Karina also holds a B.A. in Economics and Information Systems Programming from Fordham University—power and brilliance in equal measure. After her first experience with us, she called Poseidon Ball “the most fun dancing experience—bringing joy and attitude to serious dancing, exactly as it should be.
