Mariia Zaichenkova
Myrtle Beach,USA
Summary
Award-winning aerial artist and experienced flexibility coach with 17+ years in the circus and performing arts industry. Graduate of the prestigious Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus Arts. Currently performing a leading role and serving as production manager at Pirates Voyage Dinner Show (Myrtle Beach & Pigeon Forge), a company owned by and partnered with Dolly Parton. Known for training performers to reach elite performance levels, coaching rhythmic gymnasts and figure skaters, and contributing significantly to stage quality and cast development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Aerial Performer & Character Developer
Pirates Voyage Dinner Show
Myrtle Beach, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: A company owned by and partnered with Dolly Parton.
- Starred in leading aerial roles in high-budget themed productions
- Managed performer development and artistic quality on stage
- Performing under a production owned by Dolly Parton
- A company owned by and partnered with Dolly Parton.
Acrobatics & Flexibility Coach
Rhythmix Rhythmic Gymnastics School
Deerfield, USA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Trained rhythmic gymnasts for U.S. competitions
Artistic Coach
Pirates Voyage Dinner Show
Myrtle Beach, USA
- Coached aerial and acrobatic performers, improving quality and confidence
- Helped performers achieve higher pay and recognition
Flexibility & Movement Specialist
Figure Skating Team
Charlotte, USA
- Invited to improve posture, stretch, and presentation for skaters preparing for competition
Acrobatics & Contortion Instructor
Studios in Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
Education
Associate of Science - Circus Performer
Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Variety Arts
Ukraine06-2021
Skills
- Aerial Silks
- Hoop
- Hammock
- Acrobatics
- Contortion
- Hand Balancing
- Coaching
- Artistic Direction
- Stage Presence
- Performer Development
- Flexibility training
- Acrobatic coaching
- Strength training
Affiliations
American Circus Alliance, Active Member
International Festivals Competitions
- Participated and awarded in multiple city, regional, and international circus competitions, Yalta, Sevastopol, Odessa
- Winner of Mayor's Grant for Talent, 2018
Coaching Instruction Experience
- Artistic Coach, Pirates Voyage Dinner Show, Coached aerial and acrobatic performers, improving quality and confidence, Helped performers achieve higher pay and recognition
- Acrobatics & Flexibility Coach, Rhythmix Rhythmic Gymnastics School, Deerfield, IL, Trained rhythmic gymnasts for U.S. competitions
- Flexibility & Movement Specialist, Figure Skating Team, Charlotte, NC, Invited to improve posture, stretch, and presentation for skaters preparing for competition
- Acrobatics & Contortion Instructor, Studios in Kyiv, Ukraine
Awards Recognition
- Scholarship from City Mayor for Outstanding Artistic Achievement, 2018
- Awards from international youth circus festivals in Ukraine
- Featured in 5+ newspaper articles (city and international festival coverage)
Tv Appearances
- Divovyzhni Liudy, Featured contestant, national broadcast, Ukraine
- Other TV Show, National-level performance featuring aerial and circus acts
Performance Experience
Lead Aerial Performer & Character Developer, Pirates Voyage Dinner Show, Myrtle Beach, SC, 01/01/23, Present, Starred in leading aerial roles in high-budget themed productions, Managed performer development and artistic quality on stage, Performing under a production owned by Dolly Parton
Timeline
Lead Aerial Performer & Character Developer
Pirates Voyage Dinner Show
01.2023 - Current
Acrobatics & Flexibility Coach
Rhythmix Rhythmic Gymnastics School
09.2022 - 11.2022
Artistic Coach
Pirates Voyage Dinner Show
Flexibility & Movement Specialist
Figure Skating Team
Acrobatics & Contortion Instructor
Studios in Kyiv, Ukraine
Associate of Science - Circus Performer
Kyiv Municipal Academy of Circus and Variety Arts