History of Peta Murgatroyd in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 11, 2025

Peta Murgatroyd is a professional Australian-American Latin dancer celebrated for her achievements. Initially a performer in the international dance production "Burn the Floor", she gained prominence through her participation in "Dancing with the Stars". She's a multi-season competitor and a two-time winner on the show, solidifying her reputation in the world of dance and entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

July 1986: Peta Murgatroyd's Birth

On July 1986, Peta Jane Murgatroyd, an Australian and American professional Latin dancer, was born.

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2002: W.A. Amateur Latin State Champion

In 2002, Peta Murgatroyd became the W.A. Amateur Latin State Champion.

2003: W.A. Amateur Latin State Champion Again

In 2003, Peta Murgatroyd won the W.A. Amateur Latin State Champion title again.

2004: Joined Burn the Floor

In 2004, Peta Murgatroyd joined the cast of Burn the Floor, touring with them around the world.

2005: Blackpool Dance Festival Youth Under 21 Latin Competitions

In 2005, Peta Murgatroyd placed third in the world at the Blackpool Dance Festival Youth Under 21 Latin competitions.

August 2009: Lead Female Dancer on Broadway

In August 2009, Peta Murgatroyd was the lead female dancer when Burn the Floor landed on Broadway.

2011: Joined Dancing with the Stars

In 2011, Peta Murgatroyd joined the cast of Dancing with the Stars as a member of the dance troupe in season 12.

2012: Winner of Dancing with the Stars

In 2012, Peta Murgatroyd and her partner Donald Driver won season 14 of Dancing with the Stars.

2012: Breakup with Damian Whitewood

In early 2012, Peta Murgatroyd broke up with Australian professional ballroom dancer Damian Whitewood after five years of dating.

2012: Dating Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Since 2012, Peta Murgatroyd had been dating Maksim Chmerkovskiy off and on.

November 2013: Elimination from Dancing with the Stars

On November 4, 2013, Peta Murgatroyd and her partner Brant Daugherty were the sixth couple eliminated on season 17 of Dancing with the Stars.

2013: Dancing with The Stars Season 16

In 2013, Peta Murgatroyd partnered with Sean Lowe on season 16 of Dancing with the Stars, finishing in sixth place.

2014: Dancing with the Stars Season 18

In 2014, Peta Murgatroyd partnered with James Maslow on season 18 of Dancing with the Stars, making it to the finale and coming in fourth place.

2014: Sway: A Dance Trilogy

In 2014, Peta Murgatroyd started performing in Sway: A Dance Trilogy in Westbury, New York, alongside Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

April 2015: Dancing with the Stars: Live! Perfect Ten Tour

In April 2015, Peta Murgatroyd participated in the Dancing with the Stars: Live! "Perfect Ten" tour.

June 2015: Ankle Injury During Tour

On June 25, 2015, Peta Murgatroyd took a break from the Dancing with the Stars tour due to an ankle injury.

August 2015: Ankle Injury on Dancing with the Stars

In August 2015, Peta Murgatroyd had to sit out season 21 of Dancing with the Stars due to an ankle injury, requiring surgery and recovery.

December 2015: Engagement to Maksim Chmerkovskiy

On December 5, 2015, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd became engaged during a performance of Sway: A Dance Trilogy in Miami, Florida.

2015: Dancing with the Stars: Live! Dance All Night Tour

In 2015, Peta Murgatroyd joined the Dancing with the Stars: Live! for the "Dance All Night" tour.

May 2016: Dancing with the Stars Champion

On May 24, 2016, Peta Murgatroyd and her partner Nyle DiMarco won season 22 of Dancing with the Stars.

2016: Dancing with the Stars: Live! Dance All Night Tour

In 2016, Peta Murgatroyd continued with the Dancing with the Stars: Live! for the "Dance All Night" tour.

January 2017: Birth of Son, Shai Aleksander

On January 4, 2017, Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy's son, Shai Aleksander, was born.

February 2017: Return to Dancing with the Stars

In February 2017, Peta Murgatroyd and her fiancé Maksim Chmerkovskiy announced their return to Dancing with the Stars, with Peta partnered with Nick Viall.