Jana Vadimovna Khokhlova (, born 7 October 1985) is a Russian former competitive ice dancer. She is best known for her partnership with Sergei Novitski, with whom she is the 2008 World bronze medalist, 2009 European champion, and a two-time (2008–09) Russian national champion. She also competed with Andrei Maximishin and Fedor Andreev.

Career Khokhlova began her skating career with Aleko, a children's ice ballet based in Moscow. At the age of 13, she considered taking up pair skating but was too old to learn the jumps so a coach suggested she try ice dancing. Khokhlova initially competed with Andrei Maximishin.

Partnership with Sergei Novitski In October 2001, Khokhlova teamed up with Sergei Novitski, coached by Larisa Filina. Three months later, they finished seventh at the Russian Nationals. In 2003, they switched to the husband-and-wife coaching team of Alexander Svinin and Irina Zhuk. Khokhlova/Novitski trained mainly in Moscow's Sokolniki ice rink where ice time was limited, forcing them to move around to other rinks, however, the situation later improved.

In 2006, Khokhlova/Novitski qualified for the Olympics in Turin, Italy, finishing 12th. In autumn of 2006, they won their first Grand Prix series medals and qualified for the Grand Prix Final. They placed 4th at 2007 Europeans and 8th at Worlds. Their breakthrough came during the 2007-08 season. At 2007 Trophée Eric Bompard, Khokhlova/Novitski upset reigning European champions Isabel Delobel / Olivier Schoenfelder to win the free dance, although finishing second overall. They then claimed bronze at the 2008 Europeans. At 2008 Worlds, they were second after the original dance which combined with a fifth place in the free dance saw them finish in third overall and earn them a World medal.

During the 2008-09 season, Khokhlova/Novitski won gold at the European Championships but slipped to 6th at Worlds. The following season, they slipped further in the rankings, dropping to third at 2010 Europeans and 9th at the Olympics. They withdrew from Worlds due to Novitski's injury. He had lingering knee problems from a car accident in 2006 so they decided to split in April 2010.

Later career Khokhlova tried out with Lithuanian ice dancer Deividas Stagniūnas and Russian-Canadian singles skater Fedor Andreev. In May 2010, it was reported that Khokhlova would team up with Andreev, who had no previous competitive background in ice dance. Khokhlova / Andreev began training together in the second week of July, working on the ice 5–6 hours a day. They trained in Canton, Michigan with his mother Marina Zueva and Igor Shpilband.

Khokhlova / Andreev made their debut at the Golden Spin of Zagreb in December 2010, and went on to compete at 2011 Russian Nationals, finishing fifth in the short dance and third in the free dance for fourth place overall. In June 2011, Andreev injured his knee in a bad fall. In September 2011, it was reported that the partnership had ended due to Andreev's retirement.

Khokhlova coaches in Moscow and also participates in ice shows. She appeared in the 4-8 seasons of ice show contest Ice Age.

Programs

With Andreev Season Short dance Free dance Exhibition 2010–11 Natasha's First Waltz Abbey Road Yunona and Avos

With Novitski

Season Original dance Free dance Exhibition 2009–10 Vdol po Piterskoi The Firebird The Aquarium

Meadowlands Hotel California 2008–09 Sam's Blues Puttin' On the Ritz Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Caprice 24 2007–08 Two Guitars Night on Bald Mountain "In the Hall of the Mountain King" 2006–07 Jalousie Aranjuez Mon Amour Dark Eyes 2005–06 Derroche Baila Baila Comigo Flamenco Boléro Şımarık

Stop 2004–05 Fever Sing, Sing, Sing Pirates of the Caribbean Stop 2003–04 Heartbreak Hotel Hard Headed Woman Polovtsian Dances Şımarık

Competitive highlights

With Andreev International Event 2010–11 Bavarian Open 2nd Golden Spin of Zagreb 5th Mont Blanc Trophy 2nd National Russian Championships 4th

With Novitski

International Event 02–03 03–04 04–05 05–06 06–07 07–08 08–09 09–10 Olympics 12th 9th Worlds 12th 8th 3rd 6th WD Europeans 10th 4th 3rd 1st 3rd Final 5th 5th WD Bompard 6th 2nd Cup of China 3rd 3rd 2nd Cup of Russia 7th 1st NHK Trophy 6th 4th 2nd 3rd Skate America 4th Skate Canada 6th Golden Spin 3rd Nebelhorn Trophy 2nd Universiade 1st 1st National Russian Champ. 7th 5th 4th 3rd 3rd 2nd 1st 1st Team events World Team Trophy 5th T (4th P) GP = Grand Prix; WD = Withdrew

With Maximishin National Event 2000–01 Russian Junior Champ. 9th

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