Maria Sharapova shows off her quirky dance moves, playfully steals the spotlight from fiance Alexander Gilkes' artful vision of Venice trip

Tennis icon Maria Sharapova recently treated her fans to hilarious dance moves while on a romantic getaway in Venice with her fiance, Alexander Gilkes. The couple's trip showcased the beauty of Venice and Sharapova's humorous side.

With its enchanting canals and historic charm, Venice provided the perfect backdrop for Sharapova and Gilkes’ romantic escapade. The couple, who have been in the public eye since 2018 and got engaged in December 2020, are also proud parents to their son, Theodore, born in July 2022.

On December 16, Sharapova took to Instagram to share a montage of videos and photos that captured their enchanting boat ride across the Venetian Lagoon and their indulgence in authentic Venetian cuisine at the Acquastanca in Murano.

"Tis the season to be in... Venice," Sharapova captioned her first Instagram story.

Maria Sharapova's Instagram stories/@mariasharapova

In a complementary artistic endeavor, Gilkes posted a video on his social media, creatively edited to make it appear as though he and Sharapova were floating through the Palazzo Grimani. Set to David Bowie’s iconic “Space Oddity” (2015 Remaster), the video was a visual treat that showcased Gilkes' artistic talent.

"Lift off at @toto_bergamo_rossi's spectacular renovation of Venice's Palazzo Grimani #Venice," Gilkes wrote.

Not to be outdone, Sharapova responded with her spirited video, where she showed off her quirky dance moves to Lipps Inc.’s classic tune "Funkytown."

"Alexander's version of Venice"; "And my version," Sharapova captioned both of her Instagram stories.

Maria Sharapova's Instagram stories/@mariasharapova

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Maria Sharapova's fiance Alexander Gilkes offers a peek into their luxurious New York lifestyle

Alexander Gilkes and Maria Sharapova during the 2024 Wimbledon Championships (Image source: Getty)

Maria Sharapova’s fiance Alexander Gilkes recently offered a glimpse into his opulent New York City experience. Gilkes enjoyed breathtaking views of Central Park from the 100th floor of a towering skyscraper.

During his visit to NYC, Gilkes spent time at 10 Cubed, the world’s highest private residential club. Situated on the 100th floor of the Central Park Tower, located along New York’s “Billionaire’s Row,” the building is the tallest residential structure globally and the second tallest in the city.

Gilkes later shared snippets of his time there on Instagram Stories, showcasing the spectacular NYC skyline from the staggering heights of the 100th floor.

"NYC view from the 100th floor," Gilkes captioned one of his Instagram stories.

Alexander Gilkes' Instagram stories/@gilkesa

Last month, Sharapova embraced the Thanksgiving spirit with a hiking trip alongside her fiance, Alexander Gilkes, and their two-year-old son, Theodore. She shared moments from their nature-filled adventure on social media, where they collected flowers and soaked in the beauty of the outdoors.