Everything You Need to Know About Daniella Karagach on Dancing with the Stars This Season
Beyond live broadcasts, Karagach operates within one of competitive dance's most enduring working partnerships. She married fellow pro Pasha Pashkov in July 2014 after years of competing side-by-side. The couple welcomed their daughter, Nikita, in May 2023. Remarkably, Karagach returned to high-intensity training just three months postpartum before leading Jason Mraz straight to the Season 32 finale.
The logistics of their family routine frequently play out backstage and on national road shows. During the annual nationwide tour, Karagach often acts as a featured principal dancer while co-curating specialized numbers alongside Pashkov. Between tour legs, both dancers run masterclasses, coach competitive youth couples, and take on guest adjudicator seats at regional ballroom circuits.
Their visibility reflects a broader shift on the show. Longtime pros like Witney Carson and Lindsay Arnold paved the way for balancing family life with grueling rehearsal schedules. Karagach has amplified that openness on social media, sharing candid updates about core rehabilitation, physical therapy, and the mental stamina needed to drill steps for eight hours while caring for a toddler.
