Performer · Dancer · Triple Threat
Dance · Voice · Stage · New York City
About Polina
Polina Kozunkov is a 16-year-old triple-threat performer based in New York City, trained in contemporary dance, vocal performance, and stage acting. Her movement is precise, expressive, and deeply felt — the result of years of dedicated training and an innate connection to performance.
Whether competing on stage, performing in showcases, or capturing the camera with her presence, Polina brings an emotional depth and technical skill that sets her apart. She is actively seeking professional talent representation to take her artistry to the next level.
In addition to dance, Polina is passionate about acting and singing and is committed to continuing her growth as a well-rounded performer. She brings authenticity, discipline, and a genuine love of storytelling to every rehearsal and performance.
Polina began dancing at the age of nine and has trained competitively for the past three years with her current studio. Her dance education includes extensive ballet training, along with musical theatre, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary, giving her the versatility to excel across multiple performance styles.
Whether on stage, on camera, or in the recording studio, she approaches every opportunity with confidence, curiosity, and a strong work ethic, making her an exciting emerging talent in musical theatre, television, and film.
Polina has trained with and learned from renowned industry professionals through prestigious conventions and competitions, including Breakout Dance Competition, Showstopper, Beyond the Stars, Groove Dance Competition, Turn It Up Dance Challenge, and On Stage America.
She was honored to be selected for the On Stage America Opening Number and the Style Takeover Award experience — opportunities that recognize dancers who demonstrate exceptional talent, professionalism, and stage presence.
Highlights
What She Brings
Dance & Movement
Trained in contemporary, jazz, lyrical and modern, Polina's movement vocabulary is expansive. Her physical storytelling brings choreography to life with precision and feeling.
Vocal Performance
With natural range and expressive phrasing, Polina's vocal ability complements her movement training. She brings emotional truth to every note, moving audiences as naturally as she moves on stage.
Stage Presence
Polina possesses a natural instinct for character and audience connection that coaches describe as rare. Her ability to hold a stage — in dramatic solo or ensemble work — is immediately captivating.
Performance Reel
Competition & Studio Performance Footage
Production Gallery
Photography from competitions, studio shoots, and events · Click to enlarge
Directors & Coaches Speak
Polina has a presence on stage that most performers spend a decade trying to develop. She is remarkably ready for the professional stage.
Artistic Director, Manhattan Youth Conservatory
The movement, the emotional truth, the stage command — she brings all three simultaneously. I would cast her without hesitation.
Director, Northeast Junior Performing Arts Festival
Her discipline in the studio is exceptional for someone her age. She takes notes, applies them immediately, and elevates every performance.
Vocal & Movement Coach
Open to Representation
Polina Kozunkov is a 16-year-old triple-threat performer actively seeking professional talent representation. She is unmanaged and available for auditions, workshops, and agency consideration immediately.
All inquiries are handled directly by her guardian, who is fully committed to supporting Polina's professional development. Responses guaranteed within 48 hours.