Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
Ukrainian-American Latin Ballroom dance champion, choreographer, and instructor
Stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Peta Murgatroyd relocate to Florida
Dancing With the Stars alums Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd have relocated from Los Angeles to Boca Raton, Florida, praising a convenient, family-oriented lifestyle with close-knit neighbors, top schools, beaches, and easy access to amenities for their three sons. They say the move suits their family needs and mark a shift away from LA after two decades, highlighting five-minute drives and strong community ties as key benefits.
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About Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Maksim Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian-American Latin–ballroom dance champion, choreographer, and instructor. He is widely known as one of the professional dancers on the American television series Dancing with the Stars, on which he first appeared in season two. In his 17 seasons as a competing pro on the show, Chmerkovskiy made it to the final round five times, with two runner-up and two third-place finishes. On May 20, 2014, Chmerkovskiy, paired with Olympic ice dancer Meryl Davis, won his first Dancing with the Stars title. Chmerkovskiy has also starred in the Broadway productions of dance shows Burn the Floor and Forever Tango.
Everything about Maksim Chmerkovskiy →- Occupation
- teacher, choreographer, dancer
- Citizenship
- Ukraine
- Born
- January 17, 1980
- Website
- http://www.maksimchmerkovskiy.com/