Career Timeline of Daniella Karagach: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 29, 2025

Discover the career path of Daniella Karagach, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Daniella Karagach is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer and choreographer. She gained recognition in dancesport and further prominence as a contestant on the second season of 'World of Dance' alongside her husband, Pasha Pashkov. Karagach is known for her skills in both Latin and ballroom dance styles, contributing to her success in the competitive dance world.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 2009: Paired with Pasha Pashkov

In January 2009, Daniella Karagach paired with Pavel "Pasha" Pashkov and was selected to represent the U.S. at the 2009 World Games in Taiwan.

2017: Won Rising Star Professional Championship

In 2017, Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov won the Rising Star Professional Championship at the Blackpool Dance Festival.

2018: Won U.S. Latin American Showdance Championship

In 2018, Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov won the U.S. Latin American Showdance Championship. They also competed on the second season of World of Dance.

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September 2019: Joined Dancing with the Stars

In September 2019, Daniella Karagach joined Dancing with the Stars as a competitive dancer.

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November 23, 2020: Placed Third on Dancing with the Stars

On November 23, 2020, Daniella Karagach and her partner Nelly placed third in season 29 of Dancing with the Stars.

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2020: Launched Online Dance Program

In 2020, Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov launched an online dance program to prepare engaged couples for their first dance.

November 22, 2021: Won Dancing with the Stars Season 30

On November 22, 2021, Daniella Karagach and her partner Iman Shumpert won season 30 of Dancing with the Stars. Their contemporary piece to "I Got 5 on It (Tethered Mix)" was highly praised.

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October 18, 2022: Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars

On October 18, 2022, Daniella Karagach and her partner Joseph Baena were eliminated from season 31 of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in 11th place.

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2022: Choreographed for So You Think You Can Dance

In 2022, Daniella Karagach choreographed for So You Think You Can Dance.

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December 5, 2023: Finished as Runners-Up on Dancing with the Stars

On December 5, 2023, Daniella Karagach and her partner Jason Mraz finished as the runners-up on season 32 of Dancing with the Stars.

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November 12, 2024: Eliminated during Quarterfinals on Dancing with the Stars

On November 12, 2024, Daniella Karagach and her partner Dwight Howard were eliminated during the quarterfinals of season 33 on Dancing with the Stars, finishing in 6th place.

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