Ildar Young-Gaynutdinov
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About
Russian dancer, choreographer, actor, and model known for winning multiple international dance television competitions including Everybody Dance! Season 8 in 2015, World of Dance Polska in 2018, and Dance Revolution in 2021. He is also known for his work as a soloist with the Todes Dance Theatre, for performing as a guest soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre, and for sharing choreography and performance content on social media under the handle @ildaryoung.
Before fame
He began dancing when he was around 7 years old. He trained at the Todes dance school-studio where his talent was recognized early by artistic director Alla Dukhova. He received a grant that allowed him to continue professional training. He joined the main cast of Todes when he was 14 years old. He first rose to national attention after winning Everybody Dance! Season 8 in 2015. He returned to the franchise as a choreographer in 2016. He became a finalist on the TNT competition series Dances in 2017. He graduated from secondary school in 2018 and enrolled at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts. He won World of Dance Polska in 2018 and won Russia's Dance Revolution competition in 2021. He debuted as a guest soloist at the Bolshoi Theatre in 2022 through MuzArts productions.
Trivia
He became the youngest main cast member in Todes history when he was 14 years old. He has trained in both dance and acrobatics.
Family life
He was born and raised in Moscow, Russia.
Associated with
He competed in the World of Dance competition franchise which Jennifer Lopez helped popularize.
