Russian-born International Ice Dancers Natalia Pestova & Alexei Kislitsyn have impressive credentials, a host of medals and trophies, tv appearances to their credit, bucket loads of personality and charm - and talents which go far beyond the ice arena

Natalia and Alexei began skating together professionally in 1993. They have performed around the world in many major ice dance and stage productions. They have consistently won praise from audience and media alike for their powerful, passionate and skilled performances.

As well as being accomplished ice dancers Natalia and Alexei appearing in 2007 Royal Variety Performance, they have both starred, separately, in the popular television series "Dancing on Ice". Natalia skated with goalkeeper David Seaman in 2006 and with newsreader Phil Gayle in 2007, whilist Alexei won the Spanish version "Desafio Bajo Cero" with Almudena Cid.

They also involved in many other projects both on and off the ice, including photographic shoots for magazine covers; charity work; fashion modelling and choreography.

Alexei, born in Odessa and began skating when he was 6. From 1983 till 1991 he was a member of the Soviet Union National Ice Dance Team. Alexei is a USSR Master of Sport International Class and was Soviet Union junior Champion, Soviet Union Cup Champion, Ukrainian Champion many times. Twice Champion in Bulgaria, Prize winner in France, Poland and holds Gold, Silver and Bronze medals from a host of other National and International competitions. Alexei graduate of Odessa State University with a degree in Physical Education and Coaching Ice Skating.

Born in Ekaterinburg, Natalia began skating at age of 7. By 1991 she had won the Russian Cup for junior Ice Dancing twice, and went on to become International Junior Champion in Korea and Poland the following year. She also holds Gold, Silver and Bronze medals of many National and International Competiotions. In 1993 she took second place in the Russian Cup and in the same year was the top graduate of the Olympic Reserve High School in Ekaterinburg with a degree Ice Skating Coach. Natalia is a Master of Sport.