Though he admits he sometimes still feels like an outsider, Val expresses his enduring gratitude for everything that America represents and pays homage to his adopted nation and the opportunities it has afforded him and his family. It was a gamble that paid off-after years of practice and discipline, Val, along with his older brother Maks, have reached the pinnacle of success. Enduring anti-Semitism in their native land, Val’s parents wanted a better life for their children-a desire that led them to leave everything they knew and start again thousands of miles away in a foreign country. Val speaks warmly of his close-knit family and shares intimate and inspiring stories meant to offer hope and motivation not only to fans but to everyone with a dream. The beloved dance champion and choreographer assesses his life and career so far-where he’s come from and where he hopes to go.įor the first time, Val looks back at his childhood in Odessa, Ukraine, and his Jewish family’s immigration to the United States-including what it was like to grow up as a stranger desperate to fit into a different culture, how he worked to become a premiere dancer, and, of course, the collaborations and competitions with his brother and fellow DWTS sensation, Maksim "Maks" Chmerkovskiy. While DWTS demonstrates Val’s beautiful physicality, this moving memoir illuminates his soul, revealing a deep, thoughtful person who channels his emotions and socially conscious views through his art. Val has captivated viewers of Dancing with the Stars since his first performance in 2011. Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the world championship-winning and beloved Dancing with the Stars ballroom dancer invites fans into his life as never before, sharing the experiences, including the failures and successes, that have shaped him, from his early childhood in Ukraine to growing up as an immigrant in the U.S. “Dancing with the Stars” airs live coast to coast Monday nights (8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT) on Disney+."Val embodies what it means to live the American dream." - Robin Roberts, Good Morning America Ticket Central may be reached by telephone at 910.362.7999 questions may also be directed to with the Stars: Live!” is produced by Faculty in association with BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions. Ticket Central is open for telephone and in-person sales from 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at, or by contacting the Ticket Central box office. VIP packages giving fans the chance to purchase Premium Tickets, Pre-Show Cast Q&A passes, Exclusive Merchandise, and Photo Opportunities will be available as well. 5, 2022, with tickets going on sale online to the general public on Friday, Oct. Tickets will be available online to Wilson Center Members at 10 a.m. Whether you’ve made a tradition of coming to the show every year or this is your first time getting to see us live, we promise to give you an unforgettable performance.” The tour delivers a spectacular night of electrifying dance performances from world-renowned dancers including Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Sasha Farber, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Britt Stewart, and So You Think You Can Dance winner Alexis Warr who now appears on Dancing with the Stars.įrom our pros: “Getting to see the smiling faces of the people who vote for us on the show from home each and every week in-person is such a privilege – the fans are the reason why we love to do this tour! We cannot wait to travel to cities all across the country and share our passion for dance from coast to coast. The tour heads to the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College on Feb. Audiences at Dancing with the Stars: Live! will have the opportunity to experience the excitement, glitz and glamour they see in the ballroom live, up-close, and personal. Starring Dancing with the Stars Professional Dancers Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Sasha Farber, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Britt Stewart, and Alexis Warr! Plus special guest stars to be announced!ĭancing With the Stars is back on tour this winter to celebrate its 31st season with a brand-new live production! Launching January 6th at MGM National Harbor in Washington DC, this year’s all-new stage show will feature your favorite professional dancers from the hit Disney+ Original series performing brand new numbers as well as some of the showstoppers featured in season 31.
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