Pasha Pashkov

Pavel "Pasha" Pashkov (born 28 May 1986) is a Russian and American professional dancer and choreographer. He began his career in dancesport and rose to prominence as a contestant on the second season of World of Dance with his wife, Daniella Karagach.

Pashkov continued his competitive dancing career by joining Dancing with the Stars as a pro in September 2019.

Early life

Pavel Pashkov was born on 28 May 1986 in Perm, Russia. From a young age, he was involved in sports such as tennis, swimming, and taekwondo. Pashkov first became interested in dance when he was eleven years old, through taking a ballroom dance class in school with his older brother. Their teacher thought that Pashkov had potential and encouraged him to train at her separate dance school. After participating in his first competition, Pashkov stopped dancing for a while due to scheduling conflicts.

Pashkov immigrated to the United States with his family when he was fifteen years old, after his father won a green card in the visa lottery. They first lived in Ohio, where he struggled to continue his ballroom dance training. "Not that there is no ballroom dancing in Ohio," he clarified. "But in the area we were, there were only social dance clubs so there was no competitive dance studios, no partners, no coaches." Pashkov moved to the New York City borough of Brooklyn on his own after he eventually found a partner. He attended Baruch College in Manhattan, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business.

Personal life

Pashkov met American professional dancer Daniella Karagach through their respective coaches; he was 22 years old at the time, and she was 16. They began dating amidst their training in 2011. Pashkov proposed on 1 January 2012, and they were married on 18 July 2014. They launched an online dance program in 2020 to prepare engaged couples for their first dance. On 19 July 2025, to commemorate their eleventh wedding anniversary, Pashkov and Karagach renewed their vows in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

In November 2022, Pashkov and Karagach announced that they were expecting a rainbow baby after Karagach suffered a miscarriage at five weeks gestation. Their daughter, Nikita Sofia Pashkova, was born on 30 May 2023.

Career

Dancing with the Stars

Pashkov joined the reality competition series Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer for season 28. He was partnered with The Office actress Kate Flannery. They were eliminated week 8 and finished in seventh place.

For season 29, he was partnered with Tiger King cast member & animal activist Carole Baskin. The couple was eliminated week 3 and finished in 14th place.

For season 30, Pashkov was paired with Bling Empire cast member Christine Chiu. They were eliminated week 3, finishing in 14th place.

For season 31, he was partnered with The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member Teresa Giudice. They were eliminated week 2 and finished in 15th place.

For season 32, he was paired with Vanderpump Rules cast member Ariana Madix. The couple made it to the finale and finished in third place, Pashkov's highest placement to date.

For season 33, Pashkov was partnered with film & television actress Tori Spelling. They couple was eliminated week 2 in a double elimination, and tied for 12th place.

For season 34, Pashkov was paired with Boy Meets World actress Danielle Fishel. They were eliminated week 8, finishing in 8th place.

Season 28

Celebrity partner: Kate Flannery

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Season 29

Celebrity partner: Carole Baskin

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Season 30

Celebrity partner: Christine Chiu

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Season 31

Celebrity partner: Teresa Giudice

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Season 32

Celebrity partner: Ariana Madix

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Season 33

Celebrity partner: Tori Spelling

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Season 34

Celebrity partner: Danielle Fishel

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External links

• PBS. . PBS. Archived from on 12 January 2015.
• . calameo.com.
• . dancesportinfo.net.