Val Chmerkovskiy has built a remarkable career from competitive ballroom dancing to becoming one of the most recognizable professionals on Dancing with the Stars. Born on March 24, 1986, in Odesa, Ukraine, he moved to the United States with his family as a child and later became a multiple-time U.S. and world dance champion. Today, he is also known for his marriage to fellow dancer Jenna Johnson, his television work, dance businesses, and three Dancing with the Stars victories. His estimated net worth is $7 million.
Val Chmerkovskiy Age – Quick Bio Table
Category
Details
Full Name
Valentin Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy
Date of Birth
March 24, 1986
Height
6 feet (1.83 m)
Val ChmerkovskiyAge
40 years old (as of 2026)
Birthplace
Odesa, Ukraine
Nationality
Ukrainian-American
Profession
Professional dancer, choreographer, dance instructor, author, musician, and television personality
Famous For
Dancing with the Stars, competitive ballroom and Latin dancing
Parents
Aleksandr “Sasha” Chmerkovskiy and Larisa Chmerkovskaya
Siblings
Maksim Chmerkovskiy, older brother and fellow professional dancer
Wife
Jenna Johnson
Married
April 13, 2019
Children
One son, Rome Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Net Worth
Estimated $7 million
Dance Achievements
14-time U.S. National Champion and two-time World Dance Champion
Dancing with the Stars Wins
3 Mirrorball Trophy victories
First DWTS Win
Season 20 with Rumer Willis
Second DWTS Win
Season 23 with Laurie Hernandez
Third DWTS Win
Season 32 with Xochitl Gomez
Education / Training
Extensive professional ballroom and Latin dance training; classically trained violinist
Height
6 ft (1.83 m)
Hair Color
Dark brown/brown
Eye Color
Brown/dark brown
Languages
English and Russian
Book
I’ll Never Change My Name: An Immigrant’s American Dream from Ukraine to the U.S.A. to Dancing with the Stars
Business
Co-founder and owner of Dance With Me Studios
Instagram
@valentin
Television Shows
Dancing with the Stars, Fuller House, Flirty Dancing, General Hospital, Dancing with the Stars: Juniors
Film
Being the Ricardos (2021)
Awards Recognition
2024 Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming
Musical Background
Classically trained violinist who has performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center
Philanthropy
Has supported organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Pencils of Promise
Humanitarian Work
Helped launch Baranova27 with his brother and father to provide humanitarian aid connected to Ukraine
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A Timeline of Val Chmerkovskiy’s Public Career
Year
Career Milestone
1994
Moved with his family from Ukraine to the United States at age eight and began building his life in New York.
Early 2000s
Developed his career as a competitive ballroom and Latin dancer and began gaining recognition in the dance world.
2006
Won his first U.S. National Championship in the Junior category with partner Yana Kharchenko.
2007–2010
Continued competing professionally and established himself as one of the leading young ballroom dancers in the United States.
2011
Joined Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer, beginning his long-running television career on the show.
2013
Expanded his work into choreography, dance education, television appearances and other entertainment projects.
2015
Won his first Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball Trophy with Rumer Willis during Season 20.
2016
Won his second Mirrorball Trophy with Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez in Season 23.
2018
Published his memoir, I’ll Never Change My Name, sharing his family’s immigrant story and his journey into professional dance.
2019
Married fellow professional dancer Jenna Johnson and continued his work on Dancing with the Stars and in dance education.
2021
Appeared in the film Being the Ricardos and continued expanding his television and entertainment work.
2023
Won his third Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball Trophy with Xochitl Gomez in Season 32.
2024
Received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming for his work on Dancing with the Stars.
2026
Continued his career as a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars, alongside his work in choreography, business, entertainment and dance education.
Val Chmerkovskiy Family
Family Member
Details
Father
Aleksandr “Sasha” Chmerkovskiy
Mother
Larisa Chmerkovskaya
Brother
Maksim Chmerkovskiy, professional dancer and television personality
Wife
Jenna Johnson, professional dancer and Dancing with the Stars champion
Marriage
April 13, 2019
Son
Rome Valentin Chmerkovskiy, born in January 2023
Val Chmerkovskiy Awards & Recognition
Year
Award / Achievement
2006
U.S. National Champion in competitive dance
2015
Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball Trophy with Rumer Willis
2016
Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball Trophy with Laurie Hernandez
2023
Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball Trophy with Xochitl Gomez
2024
Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming
Career Achievement
14-time U.S. National Champion and two-time World Dance Champion
