Inspiring, heartfelt, and compulsively readable-and showcasing sixteen-pages of never-before-seen photographs, as well as a foreword by brother Maks-Val’s memoir is filled with the moments that have moved and shaped him, and is sure to touch readers’ hearts as well. 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. Why watch at home, when you can watch it live."Val embodies what it means to live the American dream." - Robin Roberts, Good Morning America From "The Brady Bunch," actor Barry Williams with partner Peta Murgatroyd Comedian and actor Matt Walsh with partner Koko Iwasaki Real estate mogul and TV star Mauricio Umansky with partner Emma Slater Actress Jamie Lynn Spears with partner Alan Bersten Academy Award®-winning actress Mira Sorvino with partner Gleb Savchenko Singer and social media star Lele Pons with partner Brandon Armstrong NFL All-Star Adrian Peterson with partner Britt Stewart GRAMMY®-winning singer Jason Mraz with partner Daniella Karagach From "Vanderpump Rules," Ariana Madix with partner Pasha Pashkov From "The Bachelorette," Charity Lawson with partner Artem Chigvintsev Social media and reality TV star Harry Jowsey with partner Rylee Arnold TV and film star, Alyson Hannigan with partner Sasha Farber At 6pm there will be a Cocktail hour featuring. Marvel star Xochitl Gomez with partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy On Saturday, October 22, 2022, Dancing With The Arc Stars will be at Fountainhead Country Club in Hagerstown. Supermodel Tyson Beckford with partner Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy The celebrities and professional dancers this season are as follows (in alphabetical order): In the end, only one star will rise above the rest to be crowned champion and win the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Each week these celebrities will leave their comfort zones and endure hours of grueling rehearsals to master new dance styles and technical choreography to perform a dance, which will be judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, as well as voted upon by viewers. Next season an all-new cast of celebrities and the show's pro dancers will brave the dance floor for the very first time. The hit series, Dancing with the Stars is back this Fall with hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.
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