Everything You Need to Know About Daniella Karagach on Dancing with the Stars This Season
Q1: Has Daniella Karagach ever won the Mirrorball Trophy?
A1: Yes. Karagach won the Mirrorball Trophy on Season 30 alongside former NBA player Iman Shumpert. They made history as the first basketball player and female pro pairing to capture the title.
Q2: Who is Daniella Karagach married to, and do they work together?
A2: She is married to fellow Dancing with the Stars professional Pasha Pashkov. They have competed together internationally since 2009, married in 2014, and frequently choreograph together for television, masterclasses, and national live tours.
Q3: How many times has she received an Emmy nomination for her DWTS work?
A3: Karagach earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming in 2022, primarily recognized for her groundbreaking Season 30 routines with Iman Shumpert.
Q4: What style of dance is her primary specialty?
A4: While she excels across all ten competitive styles, her core specialty is Latin ballroom, including the Paso Doble, Samba, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Jive. She holds multiple U.S. National Latin championship titles.
