ALOHADANCETV Twitch VOD & Videos

In the world of Eastern European streaming, few creators have had as winding a journey as Ilya Korobkin, better known to his nearly 900,000 followers as ALOHADANCETV. This 27-year-old Ukrainian has built one of the most dedicated Russian-speaking audiences on Twitch, currently ranking as the platform's 177th most popular Russian channel. What makes his story particularly compelling isn't just his impressive follower count, but the dramatic career pivot that brought him to streaming prominence.

Before becoming a household name in the streaming world, Korobkin was grinding it out as a professional Dota 2 player under the handle "ALOHADANCE." His competitive career took him through some of esports' most prestigious organizations, including Natus Vincere, Virtus.Pro, and Empire. While his professional gaming achievements were respectable, one statistic from The International 2015 still haunts him – he holds the record for highest average deaths per game at 7.64, a dubious honor that became something of a meme in the Dota community. Despite the rocky competitive career, these experiences gave him deep game knowledge that would later prove invaluable as a content creator.

Today, ALOHADANCETV has found his sweet spot streaming primarily Dota 2 and World of Warcraft to his massive audience. His content style reflects his competitive background – viewers get genuine strategic insights mixed with the kind of raw reactions that only come from someone who's been in the trenches of professional gaming. The stream maintains a distinctly Eastern European flavor, conducted entirely in Russian, which has helped him carve out a unique niche in Twitch's increasingly crowded landscape. His chat regularly pulls in thousands of concurrent viewers who appreciate both his gameplay expertise and his unfiltered commentary.

However, Korobkin's streaming journey hasn't been without its bumps. Perhaps most memorably, he received a Twitch ban in 2019 for playing Maroon 5's "Girls Like You" during a stream – a seemingly innocent mistake that cost him months of content creation due to copyright issues. This wasn't his only run-in with Twitch's terms of service either; he's accumulated several bans over the years, including a recent seven-day suspension in March 2025. These incidents have become part of his streaming lore, with his community rallying around him during each temporary exile.

Currently broadcasting from Belgrade, Serbia (a move from his hometown of Kharkiv, Ukraine), ALOHADANCETV represents a fascinating case study in content creator resilience. His ability to maintain such a dedicated following despite periodic setbacks speaks to the genuine connection he's built with his audience. While he's officially listed as an "inactive" professional player, his influence on the Russian-speaking gaming community remains undeniable. For viewers seeking authentic gaming content with a healthy dose of competitive insight and occasional chaos, his channel delivers exactly what thousands tune in for daily.