BIOGRAPHY OF PASHA KOVALEV

Pasha Kovalev, a professional Latin and ballroom dancer born in Siberia, rose to fame after appearing on the third season of the American version of So You Think You Can Dance in 2007. He also participated in the following eight seasons as choreographers or All-Star partners to competitors.

Dancer Pasha Kovalev

Kovalev started dancing when he was eight years old. He danced with his partner Anya Garnis in the Latin amateur division in Russia until 2000. After moving to the United States, Kovalev and Garnis turned professional and began performing in the United States, United Kingdom and in Canada in 2002. Their achievements as finalists at the US Open from 2002 to 2006.

In 2011 Kovalev moved to the UK to perform as a professional dancer on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Since finishing second in the ninth and tenth series with Celebrity Partners Chelsee Healey and Kimberley Walsh. He went on to win Series 12 with partner Caroline Flack. Regardless of her negative reactions about her previous dance experience and her ranking in the bottom two-three.

He and his famous partner, Ashley Roberts, eventually became finalists in the show’s 16th series. He currently holds the record for the highest average for any celebrity on the show with an average of 36.9 and another record for the most perfect scores with a total of five. Kovalev revealed that 2018 was his last series of shows because he wanted to “take on a new challenge”

PASHA KOVALEV AGE | ANNIVERSARY

Photo by Kovalev

Pasha Kovalev was born on January 19, 1980 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Siberia, Soviet Union. He celebrates his birthday on January 19 every year.

PASHA KOVALEV FAMILY

After doing our research, details about his parents are not available, very little is known about his family. Kovalev and his brother were raised by their single mother.

Pasha Kovalev Wife

Kovalev is married to his lovely wife, Rachel Riley. The couple married on June 28, 2019 in Las Vegas and together they are blessed with one child, a daughter named Maven who was born in December 2019. The family resides in London, UK and New York , in the USA.

Pasha’s wife is a British television host and mathematician. She is co-presenter in Channel 4 Daytime Puzzle Show Countdown and its comedy spin-off 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. A math graduate, she made her television debut after joining Countdown at the age of 22

BODY MEASUREMENTS OF PASHA KOVALEV

• Height: 5′ 11″ (180 cm / 71 inches)
• Weight: Not available
• Size: Not available
• Body Shape : Medium Built
• Hair Color: Black
  
• Eye color: Dark brown

NET WORTH OF PASHA KOVALEV

As a choreographer, there is no doubt that Kovalev earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate a good net worth. However, his exact net worth has yet to be revealed but information will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

PASHA KOVALEV LEAVES STRICTLY COME TO DANCE

On February 13, 2019, Pasha Kovalev revealed that he would be leaving Strictly Come Dancing after eight wonderful years. The Russian dancer announced the news on his Twitter account, saying it was time for him to find a new adventure.

“Thank you to the wonderful partners, staff, and myriad behind-the-scenes departments all working to make Strictly the exceptional product that it is,” he wrote. He also appreciated the public for helping him over the years.

PASHA KOVALEV SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE

In 2007, Kovalev and Garnis auditioned for Season 3 of American reality TV show So You Think You Can Dance. Garnis made it to the Top 12 level, while Kovalev made it all the way to the semi-finals. Since then, the duo has appeared in all subsequent seasons, either as entertainers or as All-Stars.

So you think you can dance partners

Season 3: Contestant

Although he was initially only present at the audition to assist Anya Garnis, he was also invited to audition and, along with Garnis, he became one of the 20 dancers chosen to perform in the third season. of the show from June to August 2007.

Despite advancing to the Top 6, Kovalev was eliminated on August 13, in the final round before the final, losing to the two remaining men, contemporary dancers Danny Tidwell and Neil Haskell.

Sabra Johnson, the other contemporary dancer, won the competition. Kovalev and Garnis were also on the tour so you think you can dance later.

Seasons 4–11: Choreographer

In season 4, Kovalev assisted Mia Michaels in the contemporary routine, and he and partner Anya Garnis choreographed the Cha-Cha routine performed by Courtney Galiano and Gev Manukian.

In Season 5, Kovalev and Garnis choreographed Samba for Evan Kasprzak and Randi Evans. In season 6, he and Garnis returned to So You Think You Can Dance to lead the choreographies during auditions, and later in the season they choreographed a Jive for Russell Ferguson and Mollee Gray.

Kovalev was named an “All-Star” for season 7 and season 8 of the competition, performing all Latin and ballroom styles with contestants including champions Lauren Froderman and Melanie Moore. With Season 9, the following year, Janelle Issis and Dareian Kujawa returned to choreograph with Cha-cha in the third week of concerts.

Finally, on July 16, 2014, Kovalev and Garnis returned to choreograph the new Jive routine for Bridget Whitman and Emilio Dosal during season 11.

PASHA KOVALEV COME STRICTLY DANCE

In September 2011, Kovalev joined the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing as its ninth series’ new professional dancer, replacing Jared Murillo, who had left the BBC show after just one season. Since then, he has reached the final in three out of five shows, finishing second in his first and second series and winning his fourth. As a pure professional dancer.

Kovalev holds the world record for most tens he has ever won, with a total of 93, and the record for most perfect scores, with a total of 13. He was also the first dancer to reach the final three-time Series 9 and 10 runner-up and Series 12 winner.

With Series 12 partner Caroline Flack and Series 16 partner Ashley Roberts. Kovalev holds the record for the longest consecutive perfect scoring streak, having scored 40 for each of his last four dances. Flack and Kovalev were also the first to get the perfect score for their final three dances. For Roberts, Kovalev holds the record for most top 40 scores.

PASHA KOVALEVPERFORMANCE

Kovalev received the highest score in Strictly Come Dancing history for seven of the competition’s 18 dance styles and is the only strictly professional dancer to achieve the perfect score for the Paso Doble as well as the first to receive it for the Tango.

Kovalev has achieved the highest score in Strictly Come Dancing history for seven of the competition’s 18 dance styles and is the only Strictly Professional Dancer to receive the perfect score for the Paso Doble and the first to receive it for the Tango.

The Charleston and the Tango, Series 10 partner Kimberley Walsh; Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Charleston and Showdance, Series 12 partner Caroline Flack. And Jive, American Smooth, Salsa, Showdance and Charleston with Series 16 partner Ashley Roberts. Kovalev and Walsh earned the only perfect Series 10 Fusion Dance score.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PASHA KOVALEV

Who is Kovalev?

He is one of Britain’s best known and most beloved actresses.

How old is Kovalev?

He is 39 years old in 2019. He was born in 1980.

How tall is Kovalev?

He stands at a height of 5′ 11″

Is Kovalev married?

Pasha is married to his lovely wife Rachel Riley.

How much is Kovalev worth?

Not known.

How much does Kovalev earn?

Not known.

Where does Kovalev live?

He resides in London, UK and New York, USA.

Is Kovalev dead or alive?

Pasha is still alive and healthy.