Pasha Kovalev
Pasha was born and raised in the Far East of Siberia and started dancing at the age of eight. His passion for dance eventually led him to move to America aged twenty.
Following a hugely successful competitive career as a professional Latin dancer, together with his dance partner, Anya Garnis, Pasha auditioned for the third series of the popular TV show, "So You Think You Can Dance". A viewers’ favourite, Pasha became a much loved and recognisable figure across the US.
This success brought new opportunities, including headlining the Ballroom sensation, "Burn The Floor", first on Broadway and then internationally on its World Tour, performing in cities across the globe, including in London’s West End. In 2011 Pasha joined the professional cast of "Strictly Come Dancing". Eight series later, with four finals, one triumphant Glitter Ball Trophy and the record for the most perfect 10s under his belt, Pasha left the show to focus on his own projects. Pasha returned to the stage in 2021, dancing Ballroom and Latin with his former Strictly colleagues in, “Here Come The Boys”. In 2023, he played Ricardo in the UK tour of, "La Bamba! The Musical”, and most recently in 2024 he starred in, "Legends of the Dance Floor", with fellow Strictly veterans Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite. The tour was a great success, and the Legends will be back once again this Autumn, entertaining audiences in theatres around the UK!
Recently, Pasha choreographed both his first feature film, “A Paris Christmas Waltz” (American Family Network) and a new Latin stage show, "Barista".
Away from dancing, Pasha enjoyed competing in the last series of ITV’s, “Cooking with The Stars”, impressing the judges to reach the semi-final with his delicious vegan dishes.
Luba Mushtuk
Luba Mushtuk, born in St. Petersburg, Russia, started dancing at 4. She moved to Italy when she was 12.
During Luba’s career as a dancer, she has represented both Russia and Italy in various international competitions and was finalist and winner of many International High-level World and European Championships in Ballroom Latin and 10 Dance . She was also part in Broadway World tour show “Burn the floor “ where her career moved into the performance world.
In 2016 she joined the Strictly Come Dancing team on BBC1 as a dancer and a choreographer and in 2018 Luba joined the cast of professional dancers on the British television show Strictly Come Dancing.
She was partnered with James Cracknell , Jason Bell , Adam Thomas and last year with Nick Knowles. Luba has also taken part in BBC Strictly Christmas specials being partnered with Jake Wood , Jay Blades, and Rickie Haywood- Williams.
Cat Delphi’s TV performances include performing with Alicia Keys for Bridgertons ‘Queen Charlotte’, playing with Shania Twain on ITV's 'Starstruck' , Top Of The Pops & HBO Drama 'Succession.
She has sung as a solo artist on both ‘Jools Holland Presents’ & The Dermot O'Leary BBC Live Lounge (Radio 2).
Wembley Stadium Performances include the FA Cup Final (2018/2019) & The Carabao Cup Final (2023) - she has also played at the VOGUE London Fashion Week Launch 2024 & the British Grand Prix at Silverstone 2023/2024 (& for a third time this July!)
She is a Gold Selling songwriter with co-writes on Sony Music & Epic Records & previously studied classical piano at the Royal College of Music.