Daniella Karagach

Daniella Karagach was a world-renowned dancer in her youth, winning numerous United States and world championships. 

In January 2009, Karagach became dance partners with Pasha Pashkov. Together, they became seven-time United States 10-Dance champions and represented the United States at the world championship in 2009, ultimately making the semifinal. 

Karagach and Pashkov got married in 2014 and welcomed daughter Nikita in May 2023. 

In 2019, Karagach made her first appearance as a professional dancer on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. She was paired with rapper Nelly during her inaugural season on the dancefloor, which saw the couple finish in third place. 

During her second season in 2021, Karagach and NBA star Iman Schumpert won the competition and took home the Mirrorball Trophy. 

Karagach was paired with Joseph Baena, Jason Mraz and Dwight Howard in seasons 31, 32 and 33, respectively.