Pashkov Has Key Role in DWTS Grammy Night
Daniella Karagach revealed on Instagram that her husband Pasha Pashkov is part of the show's opening number ahead of the Grammy-themed episode.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Dance
Daniella Karagach shared an early morning rehearsal clip on Instagram revealing that Pasha Pashkov has a role in the opening number of Dancing with the Stars Grammy Night. The opening number features the season's remaining dancers performing to Grammy-winning hits.
Why it matters
The opening number sets the tone for the episode, with remaining celebrity contestants showing off their dance moves to chart-topping songs. Each routine counts toward both judges' and viewers' scores as the season nears its final three episodes.
The Grammy Night songs span recordings from 2001 through today, including Crazy in Love (2004 Best R&B Song) and SexyBack (2007 Best Dance Recording). Specific details of Pashkov's part in the number have not been publicly described beyond Karagach's announcement.
The players
Pasha Pashkov
Professional ballroom dancer and longtime Dancing with the Stars pro who was nominated in PEOPLE Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue.
Daniella Karagach
Dancer and former Dancing with the Stars pro who is married to Pasha Pashkov and shared the rehearsal news on Instagram.
Dancing with the Stars
ABC reality competition series, streaming on Disney+, in which celebrities are paired with professional dancers and scored by judges and viewers.
The details
Karagach shared the news in a rehearsal video clip posted early in the morning, and Ezra Sosa described the opening number as super fierce and super sassy. Dance styles across the episode include Argentine Tango, Paso Doble, Jazz, Tango, and Salsa, with Amber Glenn and Pashkov performing a Paso Doble to Evanescence's Bring Me to Life.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: Karagach shares the rehearsal news on Instagram
Week nine: Grammy Night opening number is rehearsed and performed
Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET: Dancing with the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+
Season Trajectory
Dancing with the Stars has long used themed nights to showcase music catalogs, and Grammy Night extends that format by tying the opening number to awards-winning hits. With three episodes left in Season 35, the themed structure helps the remaining couples build toward the finale.
Viewers can watch Dancing with the Stars on ABC or stream it on Disney+ each Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Grammy Night and the remaining episodes air on that regular schedule, so audiences can follow the final weeks of the season without any change to their viewing plans.
The takeaway
The Grammy Night format shows how a single musical theme can unify an entire episode of ballroom performances. Following the opening number can help viewers understand how the season's remaining routines fit together.
What happens next
Dancing with the Stars airs its remaining three episodes of Season 35, with the next installment airing Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Disney+.
Further reading
Explore more on Dance to see how ballroom routines like these are choreographed and performed.
