Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko Interview - Prepare Like a Champion DanceSport Place

[@stevemtc1]

Some people may say they are blessed but when I see them dance i am the one who is blessed

[@dancesportplace]

what a beautiful comment stevemtc1! I'm sure they love hearing that !. thx for sharing

[@stevemtc1]

Well I went through a tough time and they are in a way helping me through it they are so inspiring

[@jb7mil]

Wonderful people....Wonderful dancers! How refreshing! They inspire so many people, I'm sure.

[@dancesportplace]

Yes they do! So well loved as dancers and people!

[@mamalonglegs100]

For me, they are a latin ballroom dream team. I've been following Riccardo since he was with Joanne, and Yulia has been my hero since I first laid eyes on her back when she was with Maxim. I have grown up a ballroom dance enthusiast, and I've never seen anyone like her. Ever. Kudos to anyone who has the guts to dance next to her on the comp floor. I don't know anyone who matches her in technique. I hope they have a few years left in them. I certainly never tire of watching them dance. If there is Ballroom dance hall of fame, they belong in it.

[@dancesportplace]

What nice compliments, +mamalonglegs100, thanks for sharing. We agree--they would certainly belong in the "Dance Hall of Fame"! A truly exceptional couple who have contributed so much to dancesport.

[@rosemarybloom9851]

I couldn't have said it any better. Yulia and Ginger Rogers are my favorite ladies of ballroom, there's simply no one like them. And yes, there definitely needs to be a Dance Hall of Fame, if there isn't one already.

[@fastgurrrl]

Hear hear!

[@thedarkknight1971]

Well, even though I may be somewhat biased (reason to come), I have watched a lot of Riccardo and Yulia's work on here. Their routines, the way they were executed, pin point sharp, detailed, every step placed to perfection, are truly some of the finest routines ever. And yes, 10 times world, couldn't agree more, they are a true King and Queen of Latin dancing. I suppose its twice championships in that regard to Hazel and Allen Fletcher.... Who is... My Aunt and Uncle (Hazel being sister to my Dad). They were undoubtedly spectacular with their accuracy and pursuit for perfection. Though as it is worth mentioning that, it is known in the dance world, the styles, the moves, the steps, have changed to a degree in the field of Pro dancing over the years. But still, I tip my hat to these two, the new Monarchy of the Latin Dance.... Oh, and their wedding video is a heartwarming thing to watch too. I Hope life treats them both well, with great happiness, wealth, good health, and endless happiness. 🤗🤗🤗 All the best peeps 😊😎🇬🇧

[@mamalonglegs100]

@@thedarkknight1971 I actually have seen footage of Miss Hazel dancing before, and I also have enjoyed her work as a very insightful commentator on several televised events. I met Riccardo and Yulia at an event in Indianapolis YEARS ago. They were very nice. I didn't get that "inflated ego vibe" from them at all. I really wish that I had gotten a picture.

[@svalera7710]

The best latin ballroom dancing pair ever!!! Keep on dancing, you keep dancing so alive & very much appreciated.

[@dancesportplace]

Yes, they really do compliment each other so well and it shows it their amazing partnership. Thanks for watching, S Valera!

[@lelle9901]

You mean, if Bryan and Slavik hadn't been born :)

[@joetesta3352]

You could add to that list Donny Burrns and gaynor fairweather and Alan Tornsburg, Corky Ballas. All legends in the every sense of the word. IM fortunate enough to have been in the dance world long enough to have seen them all when they were at their peak.

[@user-irinaS]

Лучшая пара, и вне танцев - они пара. Так приятно и слушать и смотреть их танцы, всегда с улыбкой почему то. Дар божий..

[@elinamuradyan1072]

Юленька,Вы в такой роскошной форме,даже не представляю ,если Вы едите не healthy. .. Хотелось бы знать о Ваших тренировках. Я желам вам с Рикардо огромной удачи и благодарна за возможность видеть вас обоих на паркете. Вы ЛУЧШИЕ!!!!

[@zoewhite2224]

They are such a beautiful couple and I loved this interview very much. I hope I can meet them one day to thank them for all they have shared with us through their dancing. :)

[@dancesportplace]

thank you for watching, Zoe. They travel so often, I'm sure you will run into them at a competition one of these days. They are very affable, and would surely enjoy your compliment.

[@idamendez9629]

I love these wo, how humble and beautiful and yes, so inspiring, I love watching them!!!!

[@catherinebell122]

Ida Mendez Agree, I think I have seen every video and most multiple times. They are a true gift to dance and captivating to their audience. I will miss watching them compete! 🥰

[@ivysoftTube]

Excellent interview: well=prepared interviewer and thoughtful answers from the guests.. Riccardo and Yulia are truly beautiful people with heart warming spirit just like their inspiring dance on the floor.

[@dancesportplace]

Thanks for watching and the positive feedback, +Tony Lin. Yes, they really are the complete package--the real deal on and off the floor.

[@astaphone11]

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[@sabrialmaraz9627]

They're amazing! I love them! go ahead guys!!

[@dancesportplace]

Thank you for watching, Sabri!

[@Alicja237]

What a good interview! I love this couple and this interview does them justice. Thank you!

[@RedkoNikola]

Удивительная пара! По много раз смотрю их танцы и каждый раз испытываю огромное удовольствие. Но всегда остается один вопрос: как они это делают. Техника высочайшего уровня и абсолютная синхронность. Очень гармоничная пара на паркете... Да, и судя по интервью, и в жизни тоже. При этом оба очень волевые и упорные личности. Спасибо за интервью - очень интересно было их послушать, таких милых и красивых людей.

[@dancesportplace]

Thank you +Николай Редько for watching the interview and commenting. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ВалентинаШаповал-ж7д]

Потрясная пара!Случайно увидела в ютубе! Невероятные. Шикарные. Синхронность поразительная!Восхищаюсь!!! Всего вам самого хорошего!!

[@albert7721]

Perfect dance partners on the floor,just stunning together...

[@dancesportplace]

They do have an excellent chemistry. Thanks for watching Pamela!

[@An89Go]

The reason why they are so successful is not only because they are good dancers, but probably because they have a very strong relationship (like, human to human). As a former dancer with 11-year long dancing "career" I had a chance to see many couples with complex relations, fighting all the time etc. Being involved in a sport with another person (like dance) can be very complicated if partners don't "click". No matter how good they are in that sport! For me it seems they have a great personal relationship and with that it must be way easier for them to handle all these stressful trainings and competitions.

[@dancesportplace]

You're right An89Go. This classy couple trains at the studio where we teach. It is a pleasure to see the respect they show one another in practice. No doubt, it is one of the pillars of their success.

[@larissalora3647]

@An89Go: Золотые слова!

[@davinatest8467]

What a wonderful couple full of love,commitment and positive joy....they deserve every success for all their hard work. God Bless them.

[@jamestan4667]

A truly world class partnership. Thank you for sharing your dreams and aspirations and for inspiring us. Bravo to the interviewer for getting the best this amazing couple has to offer.

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

They are simply the best. Better than all the rest 🙂

[@Gwiazdeczka0405]

I love you both! You've been my favourite pair since I saw you for the first time! Your technique, style, choreographies, everything is the best! And, specially - you're emotions! You've got so great fun, you're happy and very energetic! When I saw your Cha Cha Cha to "Sweet Like Cola", I felt your emotions and when I saw your Rumba to "Caruso", I couldn't speak after that. It just left me speechless, I was so moving and surprised positively. You've done everything you wanted - everybody can see your relationship when dancing (maybe even not only when dancing), emotions and the more you dance the better you are. The newer video, the better dance. You're my biggest influences in dance. I've learnt so much thanks to you and I still am! This is my passion and thanks to you, I've learnt so much and I believe that I can much more. It's very important to me. I can watch you over and over again and I'm never bored. This is the real art and beauty. Thank you! I wish you still to be the world champions for many, many years!

[@florianmuller4169]

great interview! it's so inspiring and interesting to hear, that they are one of us and have the same "problems". they are sooooooo close. absolutely great dancer !!!!! thank you very much!

[@dancesportplace]

So glad you liked it, Florian! Yes, as successful and iconic as they are, this couple has a lovely sense of humility and are very down to earth. Thank you for watching.

[@ilkerbaslioglu2611]

They're incredible, I don't understand, how they make it look so easy. And they dance like a single soul.

[@milibobo9325]

They are both amazing, talented, beautiful, the best dancers in the world in their field. So inspiring

[@RadikHakimov]

Юлечка - само совершенство! Она - королева латины, лучшая партнёрша всех времёню Люблю её.

[@taxsaversteve]

There hasn't been a dance team like them in the last 85 years. I think even Fred and Ginger would love to watch these 2 in action. Individually they are great. And as a team, even better. Yulia, like her predecessor, Ginger Rogers, is able to combine her superior athletic ability and her femininity to make the difficult appear to be easy. Riccardo does an incredible job of making her look good. Obviously she appreciates that. They have pretty much shown the world that they are the best Latin dancers. Here's to hoping they display their talents in the smooth dances as well. Great interview.

[@joetesta3352]

Great interview as always with Riccardo and Yulia. Always down to earth and not in the least bit pretentious. Riccardo's view on lead and partnering is most interesting because I recall listening to the Great Brian Watson lecture and he had a rather different point of view on this subject. Brian said he resisted right throughout his career the idea of the man being restricted to being just a frame for the lady.. He said he liked being in the picture too. And most often was. So two very different approaches yet both have become multi world champions. So who's right and who's wrong. Neither I suspect they are just different But I believe that within those two points of view there has to be balance. For me this is the reason I find fault in both Brian and Riccardo. because Brian was the consummate showman but I believe he was prone to overshadow and diminish his partner. The opposite case with Riccardo. His focus is so heavily placed in being a gentleman and taking care of Julia that I feel his dancing is somewhat nice and a little polite. When your lady's personality and floor presence is as dynamic as yulia you must as a man step up to the plate and try to balance that otherwise you run the risk of the partnership looking unbalanced. And if I had to make a criticism of both Riccardo and Brian is that both of them as male dances are responsible for their partnerships looking at times unbalanced and that there is one partner clearly consuming the lions share of the limelight. So for me both phenominal partnerships but not without issues.Hey, but then they've won 18 or so world tittles between them so what would I know.

[@1949ala]

I have tried to watch every one of their videos, they are great

[@kenbehzadi1185]

By bar the best couple dancers in the world. Both have tremendous energy and flair in the execution of their flawless dance, in perfect harmony.

[@lav2dance]

They are engaged to be married now :) All the best to the lovely couple on and off the dance floor.

[@thedarkknight1971]

Well, even though I may be somewhat biased (reason to come), I have watched a lot of Riccardo and Yulia's work on here. Their routines, the way they were executed, pin point sharp, detailed, every step placed to perfection, are truly some of the finest routines ever. And yes, 10 times world, couldn't agree more, they are a true King and Queen of Latin dancing. I suppose its twice championships in that regard to Hazel and Allen Fletcher.... Who is... My Aunt and Uncle (Hazel being sister to my Dad). They were undoubtedly spectacular with their accuracy and pursuit for perfection. Though as it is worth mentioning that, it is known in the dance world, the styles, the moves, the steps, have changed to a degree in the field of Pro dancing over the years. But still, I tip my hat to these two, the new Monarchy of the Latin Dance.... Oh, and their wedding video is a heartwarming thing to watch too. I Hope life treats them both well, with great happiness, wealth, good health, and endless happiness. 🤗🤗🤗 All the best peeps 😊😎🇬🇧

[@janettelewis628]

They are a lovely couple and a most loving couple. It shows in there dancing. They complement each other well. They are the most perfect and beautiful dancers that I have ever seen. They remind me of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. They are very humble. I saw there wedding and it was beautiful. I love that they pledged to be loyal to each other and to the God they believe in.

[@rrosie1968]

GREAT Interview!! So Interesting to get a small glimpse into a professional competitive dancers life! ... sounds intense .... thank you for this!!

[@dancesportplace]

Yes, their dedication is amazing! Thanks for watching

[@PieterHanja]

Great interview, thanks!

[@dancesportplace]

Thanks for watching, Pieter!

[@edwarddeitch8886]

One of the most attractive and talented couples in the entire history of dance. Fabulous!

[@1herbiekritzer]

Yulia is so strong! I love them both. Great dancers and team.

[@mayankbohra4024]

Lovely couple amazing dancers lot of love to share

[@margueriteheale7829]

Beautiful inspirational couple,working at the highest standard making the DANCE-so exciting an as one. There pairing was a gift ,they are very much true to there sport which is amazing.👠👠👗👗

[@lelle9901]

Nice interview and nice couple, but I wish Julia could have added more to it. It was almost always Riccardo who talked until the end.

[@send2melena]

You are very inspiring and beautiful couple! love your dancing!

[@dancesportplace]

they are inspiring not only in their dancing, but in their down-to-earth personalities. It's rare to find a combination of such success and humility.

[@dancetubeballroom]

YOU ARE SO GREAT WORK! THANK YOU from JPN

[@mariaretamal8737]

Yulia y Riccardo saludos desde Chile ...son maravillosos un abrazo cariñoso

[@fastgurrrl]

Ty for this. I admire them so much. 💥💥🕺💃💥💥

[@tomdar1303]

I absolutely love you guys and what a beautiful a beautiful interview

[@wolfcub1483]

Yulia and Riccardo..You AreThe Best , by far. Congratulations !

[@morgansamuel2141]

I love dance especially latin and before I do a competition I always watch their jive ,Samba,rumba same with slavikk and joanna what Inspiration

[@morgansamuel2141]

and they give me confidence

[@Frank-g9h6d]

He let her shine that’s what I love about him a man man 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RYdanceFan]

Excellent Interview! Thanks

[@dancesportplace]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@KristinaCanada]

It is always of immense importance and value to hear about the man's perspective of the relational development between himself and his partner. Riccardo's lead relationship to Yulia is motivated from the chemistry and the feeling between them. He is energized by her free spirit and fearlessness. Yulia feels blessed for the privilege of artist expression of emotion and love portrayed in her dance. That which immerges from the soul of a dancer can at times make the material an illusion and an illusion, materialize. The language they are speaking is not so much of the material world, however they do make mention of their coach and their training but they are speaking more about an experience felt during a great performance dance. It is a state of being that is magical. Thus being in the spiritual, artistic and emotional realm which at their level becomes far more important then just technical perfection which for them had already come to fruition light years ago. I have a few wonderful videos of them below. Look for Dec 31 Everyone Yulia publicly shared. You can see and feel her emotion. Riccardo puts all eyes on Yulia when they dance. She makes the most of it while she executes the most difficult moves and makes them look easy.

[@dancesportplace]

They are certainly an inspirational couple and their chemistry is undeniable!

[@isabellcaputo954]

My favorite dance couple. Beautiful dancers. Beautiful people. Love them.

[@massimorubino6458]

two great dancers two great persons

[@valeriaamorim8369]

MARAVILHOSOS, simples assim, PERFEITOS ❤👏👏👏👏

[@fnhc2023]

…..if you can feel what they feel when they dance….. I took ballroom dancing for a few years and find no words when trying to tell somebody the feeling, lol. They are splendid, beyond words too.

[@georgeh5980]

No doubt , they are the best . Graceful, powerful.

[@SandraNelson063]

This is a PARTNERSHIP. They both "bring it". It's not a surprise that they tied the knot. And for folks who think dancers are wimps; have you SEEN her shoulders?!?!?!?

[@YouzTube99]

@Sandra Nelson: Agreed. Anybody who thinks dancers are wimps ain't payin' attention. Pros are among the best athletes in the world. One of our granddaughters started dancing when she was 4. When her high school had a fitness challenge, she won it even though she never does traditional exercise -- which was the basis of the competition. Or to make the point a different way, an interviewer once asked Astaire what he did for exercise and he fumbled for words, finally responding, "Well, I just . . . dance!"

[@mlm6267]

Great interview. Very thoughtful questions and answers.

[@03ellifan]

They're so lovely!

[@dancesportplace]

Always! So gracious and professional. Thanks for watching.

[@elinamuradyan1072]

U dont have to be better u are just PERFECT

[@daneshabdulkarim5871]

woooooo😲😲😲what a perfect couple...for my idol Riccardo and Yulia your my insperation everytime that i have a compitetion...i hope that i see you both in person....... #fromphilippines

[@spyker603]

I wonder if they had finished their college then start their dance career or go straight to pro dance career after high school ?

[@leg187]

Шикарная пара!!!

[@brendapiriz9222]

Yulia is soo beatiful and Riccardo too. Igual love them

[@sylwiagiza8627]

Cindy Crawford look a like …if you will have dark her …you will look very similar to her… You are beautiful women Yulia …and Riccardo ...handsome men… fabulous dance …Love yourself unconditionally … Infinite love and blessings

[@dancesportplace]

+Sylwia Giza What lovely compliments for these two dancers! Thank you for watching and your kind words 😊

[@carmenrosales647]

HASTA QUE LO VI BIEN LE ENVIO ABRAZOS DESDE BAJA CALIF.MEXICO

[@srfh2]

Pure class..........

[@dancesportplace]

We totally agree. They are just as classy off the floor as on. Thanks for watching.

[@galinakilk2814]

Юлия умница и прелесть, Риккардо тоже хорош очень. Спасибо!

[@rebeccachun7061]

Very beautiful, nice couple. I appreciate so much their art.

[@brendastevens9077]

I Love these two so very much. Very close to my heart.😊💝💝

[@michaelbracewell1401]

Absolutely magnificent couple. Ricardo is correct in saying " BEAUTIFUL RUSSIAN BLONDE". Yulia is the ultimate dancer and they are both POETIC, --- POETRY IN MOTION. A great interview.

[@MakaiGenovese]

Next time would you please ask them what they eat and what they eat when they are traveling?

[@cindywong4476]

I like this alot

[@nemo227]

They seem to be very thoughtful, rational, logical, and certainly disciplined.

[@RobMoves]

I love Riccardo and Yulia, wish I could dance like that :D:D me and my partner are on our way ;) anyway... I thought they were from the USA, thought at least they spoke English more fluently :P Off course I know Riccardo is originally from Italy and Yulia from Russia... But still...

[@Koreromai]

why does that matter?

[@Cali_Girl1]

Love This Couple! ❤❤❤

[@littleo353]

That is a man truly in love!!

[@mariaveronicaclares7334]

Son excelentes, los sigo hace mucho, Felicitaciones

[@magzsara9892]

Lovely to see such a gentleman.... fab couple but I would understand there must be an advanced level of obsession and that can be exhausting. They're lucky to have found each other.

[@noralizcano2905]

Divinos. Los mejores.

[@Ирина-р1ф2ю]

Как же я ИХ люблю!!!💋💋💋

[@bulochkabulochkina1244]

Успакойся губеня.

[@Галаздорова]

Хорошо бы услышать перевод! О чем говорят

[@beckyk2917]

Beautiful that's all I can say . I love watching you dance!

[@Frank-g9h6d]

I just love you Julia for me you are the greatest of all time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@snickers8807]

Does anyone know what Riccardo is trying to say around the 14:00 mark - "too much trusting" ? I've never quite understood it. If someone can clarify that would be great. Thanks.

[@priscillaissa1258]

I think he's trying to say that because she's a little too fearless she's also a little to trusting of Riccardo. Hope that helps :)

[@flakemike]

Now they are married, I wonder when they will retire. You know, one day, maybe one of them will say, I had enough. If the partner doesn't feel the same way but he/she can't just move to another partner. I am guessing, they make a plan in a specific year which might related to one of them's physical condition and fully retired from competition. They can have their dance studio, they are great teachers, I would love take lessons from them.

[@jboy8746]

They retired in 2019.

[@ВадимТолстов-ж7ь]

НЕ понимаю английский. Я просто Любуюсь Нашей Юленькой и партер у нее под стать!

[@cindywong4476]

me too

[@carmenrosales647]

AMO A RICARDO

[@АлександрБукевич]

Юлия самая пластичная танцовщица!

[@danutamoczynska5257]

😚pozdrowienia z Polski!!!!

[@moniczkazygadlo]

Are they a couple also in private life?

[@dancesportplace]

we wanted to ask the question but we also know how private they are, so by respect we didn't. Maybe next time ;)

[@bernadetteherriage2748]

Their wedding is on KZbin. I found it and watched the entire video and just fell more in love with these two beautiful souls! May God bless them with much love and happiness! 💙

[@Frank-g9h6d]

She’s a goddess on the floor ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shostakiryna7606]

ILS SONT SUPERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!)))))))))))))))))))).........................

[@rrosie1968]

what does Riccardo say at 12:48 ??

[@dancesportplace]

I tried to catch it, but I'm not sure! I don't recall from the day of filming, but he has a nice sense of humor.

[@anastasijanovikova]

Duracell

[@zinalosieva2709]

Рикардо красивый мужчина.

[@tsclly2377]

the amazing truth..

[@sadelsor]

Lovely couple and she has no visible ink on display, real lady.

[@Raushanya]

He looks tired.

[@ElisavetKioseoglou77]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rp2889]

Is it just me....or can anyone else see how tired he looks... mega big bags under his eyes

[@huguetteleret5866]

👍🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@yahatinda]

SHE HAS THE NECK OF A WRESTLER...WOW

[@GoLongAmerica]

And you probably have the face of one.

[@barbaraheslin5002]

Is Max and Julia married to each other, or a couple?

[@dancesportplace]

Riccardo And Yulia are married

[@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome]

Kindergarten paintings lol ;-)

[@dancesportplace]

+Pauluz de Boskabouter, just your standard hotel decor! ;)

[@cocokingsolver3284]

Yulia looks exhausted. Poor thing. Their efforts certainly paid off.