Pasha Kovalev's Biography
Who is Pasha Kovalev?
Pasha Kovalev was born in Siberia and was 31 years old when he entered Strictly Come Dancing in 2011.Along with the likes of Lacey Schwimmer he was a finalist on season 3 of So You Think You Can Dance in the USA.
He was a dancer on stage in Burn the Floor.
He has appeared on Dancing with the Stars in a performance with Anya Garnis.
Dance Plaza shows the results of Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis in dance competitions with some particularly notable results between 2004 and 2007.
Pasha Kovalev has taught Ballroom dancing. His speciality is International Latin.
At the time of Strictly Come Dancing 2011, his professional dance partner was Katya Virshilas.
Pasha ended up going out with Rachel Riley, whom he had partnered in Strictly Come Dancing.
In May 2019, Pasha and Rachel announced they were expecting their first child.
They married in Las Vegas at the end of May 2019.
In December 2019, Rachel Riley gave birth to a daughter Maven.
In 2025, Pasha co-created a West End musical called Robin Windsor - The Final Act; in honour of the late Strictly dancer.
Pasha Kovalev and Strictly Come Dancing
In 2018 Pasha was paired with Ashley Roberts. They reached the final four.
In 2017, he was paired with Chizzy Akudolu. They were the first couple to be eliminated.
In 2016, Pasha was paired with Naga Munchetty. They were the third couple to be voted off.
In 2015, Pasha Kovalev ws paired with Carol Kirkwood. They were the sixth couple to be voted off.
In 2014, Pasha Kovalev together with Caroline Flack, he won Strictly Come Dancing.
In 2013, He was partnered with Rachel Riley in Strictly Come Dancing. They were the fifth pair to be voted off Strictly series 11.
In 2012, Pasha was paired with Kimberley Walsh in Strictly Come Dancing series 10. They reached the final and were joint runners-up.
2011 was Pasha Kovalev's first year as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. He was paired with Chelsee Healey. They were runners-up.
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