Inside Daniella Karagach & Husband Pasha Pashkov's Relationship

The DWTS pros met—and fell in love—when they were dance partners in 2009.
Daniella Karagach and husband Pasha Pashkov
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Updated Sep 16, 2024

In the dazzling world of professional dancing, Dancing with the Stars pros Daniella Karagach and husband Pasha Pashkov have twirled their way into the hearts of DWTS fans with their charismatic performances and enduring relationship. Pashkov, a seasoned ballroom dancer and choreographer hailing from Russia, embarked on his dance journey at the age of 11. Karagach, born in Brooklyn, New York, started taking lessons at the age of three. Their love story began in 2009 when they were first introduced by their dance coaches.

Not long after, Karagach and Pashkov's shared passion for dance blossomed into romance, officially marking the start of their relationship in 2010. After four years of dating, the couple married in 2014. As their careers soared, Karagach and Pashkov captivated audiences with their elegance and artistry on DWTS, eventually establishing a dance program for soon-to-wed couples. The dynamic duo embarked on another milestone in their journey when they announced the impending arrival of their baby girl, Nikita. Throughout their journey, their long-lasting passion for dance (and one another!) has been a delightful undercurrent of their ongoing relationship.

  • Daniella Karagach's husband is Pasha Pashkov, a fellow professional dancer.
  • Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov met in 2009.
  • Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov tied the knot in July 2014.
  • Dancing With the Stars' Pros Daniella Karagach and husband Pasha Pashkov run a wedding dance school together.

In this article:

    Who is Daniella Karagach's Husband, Pasha Pashkov?

    Daniella Karagach is married to Pasha Pashkov. Born in Russia, Pashkov is a professional ballroom dancer and choreographer just like his wife. He appeared in season two of NBC's World of Dance and joined season 28 of Dancing with the Stars as a pro. He started taking dance lessons in Russia when he was 11 years old.

    Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov's Relationship Timeline

    2009: Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov Meet

    Daniella Karagach and her husband Pashka Pashkov were first introduced by their dance coaches in 2009. At the time, he was 22 and she was 15.

    2010: Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov Start Dating

    Shortly after Karagach turned 16, the dancing duo started dating.

    2012: Pasha Pashkov Proposed

    After four years of dating, Pasha Pashkov proposed to Daniella Karagach, and she said yes!

    2014: Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov Get Married

    After a two-year engagement, Karagach and Pashkov tied the knot in July 2014. It was a private affair, with the first photo from the day revealed on Karagach's Instagram. She posted it on July 27, 2014, about a week after their wedding date.

    2019: Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov Join DWTS

    Pashkov was cast as a professional dancer on season 28 of Dancing with the Stars and was partnered with Kate Flannery, who is known for her role as Meredith on NBC's The Office. Meanwhile, Karagach danced professionally in the show's troupe. She was promoted the following season when she was paired with rapper Nelly. In her four seasons as a pro, Karagach has taken three of her celebrity partners to the finals.

    2020: Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov Launch a Dance Program

    In 2020, Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov launched a dance school program that provides wedding dance lessons to newly-engaged couples preparing for their first dance.

    2022: Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov Announce They're Expecting a Baby

    Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov holding baby sneakers
    Photo: Instagram / daniellakaragach

    On November 23, 2022, Karagach and Pashkov announced their pregnancy with an adorable photo of the couple holding a pair of tiny sneakers. The image was paired with an IG caption that read, "Baby Pashkov coming May '23🤍We love you more than words could ever express." They later announced on social media that they were expecting a baby girl.

    2022: Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov Welcome Their Daughter

    Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov welcome their baby girl
    Photo: Instagram / daniellakaragach

    The happy couple welcomed their daughter, Nikita, on May 30, 2023.

    All About Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov's Wedding

    Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov's wedding seems to have been a private affair, with little to no details available to the public. We do know that it took place in July of 2014 when Karagach was 20 and Pashkov was 27, and that they looked absolutely stunning together.

    On their tenth anniversary in 2024, the couple took to Instagram to mark their marital milestone. "Married for a DECADE!!! Our wedding day was the best day filled with love, dancing, smooching and laughs," they shared in a joint post. "It was the best (other than Nikita being born) day in our lives and if we could, we'd relive that day everyday."

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