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Val Chmerkovskiy

Val Chmerkovskiy

Season 20 Champion & Professional Dancer on "Dancing With The Stars"

Born in Odessa, Ukraine, Valentin Chmerkovskiy immigrated with his family to Brooklyn at eight years old.

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Born in Odessa, Ukraine, Valentin Chmerkovskiy immigrated with his family to Brooklyn at eight years old. He fell in love with dancing after his father and older brother opened a youth-oriented dance studio in New Jersey.

He joined the cast of professional dancers on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2011. The 14-time US National Champion and two-time World Dance Champion quickly rose to stardom becoming one of the show’s fan-favorites for impeccable performances that showcased not only immense talent and creativity, but an undeniable charisma to match.

Since his TV debut, the Ukrainian-born dance champion continues to steal the hearts of fans—both on and off the dance floor. Chmerkovskiy has expanded upon his talents as a dancer, choreographer and instructor to create an empire that inspires others through the art of dance. Chmerkovskiy co-founded Dance with Me Studios, one of the nation’s leading Latin and Ballroom dance studios, where he also lends his expertise as the venue’s Art Director. The success of the first studio ignited a passion for teaching his craft, leading him to pursue his latest endeavor Dance with Me Juniors, a program he proudly designed to keep kids healthy, focused and active. Chmerkovskiy is also a classically trained Violinist, having performed in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center as a concertmaster of the ISO Youth Orchestra.

Chmerkovskiy, alongside his brother Maks Chmerkovskiy, headlined their first solo tour in 2016 titled “Maks & Val Live On Tour: Our Way” performing in 45 cities across the U.S., headlined their second tour in 2018 titled “Maks, Val, & Peta: Confidential Tour” in 50 U.S. cities, and their third tour in 2021 titled “Maks & Val: Stripped Down” in 20 U.S. cities.

Outside of dance, Chmerkovskiy has a love for fashion and music. He also supports numerous children’s and educational charities including Children’s Hospital and Pencils of Promise. Chmerkovskiy, alongside his father and brother, started Baranova 27, a humanitarian organization to provide aid to Ukraine. Chmerkovskiy is fluent in both Russian and English.

Chmerkovskiy’s first book, titled “I’ll Never Change My Name”, was released in March of 2018.

Chmerkovskiy is married to his longtime girlfriend and fellow “Dancing with the Stars” professional dancer, Jenna Johnson

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