Pasha Pashkov

Pasha Pashkov is a professional dancer best known for competing on Dancing With the Stars and for representing the U.S. in ballroom dance competitions. Pashkov moved to the United States with his family when he was a teenager. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and began dancing at the age of 11. He later attended Baruch College in Manhattan, where he earned a degree in business.

Pashkov started making a name for himself in the competitive dance circuit with his partner and future wife, Daniella Karagach. Together, they won numerous titles, including U.S. Latin Champions and World 10-Dance Champions. The couple represented the U.S. at the 2009 World Games and became one of the top ballroom duos in the country.

Pashkov made his Dancing With the Stars debut in Season 28 in 2019 and was partnered with The Office alum Kate Flannery. He later danced with stars including Carole Baskin, Christine Chiu and Teresa Giudice. Pashkov has also appeared on World of Dance and continues to perform in live tours and special dance events alongside Karagach.

Pashkov married Karagach in 2014. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Nikita, in 2023.