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Maksim Chmerkovskiy

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy: Biography

Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Birth Place: Odessa, Ukraine, Soviet Union
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/17/1980, Capricorn
Profession: Professional dancer; choreographer

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy Fast Facts:

Nickname is Maks
Began dancing at age 4.
Immigrated to the United States in 1992.
Broke his leg in a skiing accident at age 13. Doctors had to place a metal rod in his leg, and told him he might have a limp for the rest of his life. He astounded them by dancing in a competition six months later.
Co-founder/Board of Directors member of the non-profit organization Dance Team USA.
Best known for appearing on Dancing With the Stars starting in Season 2.
Choreographed parts of the aquatic show La Rêve at Wynn Las Vegas.
Owns several dance studios.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy Relationships:
Karina Smirnoff - Ex-fiancée
Valentin Chmerkovskiy - Brother
Aleksandr Chmerkovskiy - Father
Larisa Chmerkovskiy - Mother

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Dancing With The Stars, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Melissa Gilbert Adam Taylor/ABC

Dancing With The Stars, Melissa Gilbert, Maksim Chmerkovskiy Adam Taylor/ABC

Dancing With The Stars, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Melissa Gilbert Adam Taylor/ABC

Dancing With The Stars, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Melissa Gilbert Adam Taylor/ABC

Dancing with the Stars, Melissa Gilbert, Maksim Chmerkovskiy Adam Taylor/ABC

Dancing With The Stars, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Melissa Gilbert Adam Taylor/ABC

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