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DWTS Pro's Shoe Flies Off, She Finishes Dance!
7 Jul
Summary
- Dancer's shoe detached mid-performance during a tango.
- She quickly removed the shoe and continued dancing flawlessly.
- Fellow dancers and colleagues praised her impressive recovery.
Professional dancer Daniella Karagach showcased an extraordinary display of resilience and professionalism at the 2026 Manhattan Dance Championships. While performing a tango with her husband, Pasha Pashkov, to Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal," Karagach's shoe unexpectedly flew off her foot.
Undeterred by the mishap, Karagach, 33, quickly unstrapped the detached shoe from her ankle and dropped it to the floor. She seamlessly continued the elaborate routine without missing a beat, embodying the mantra "the show must go on."
The impressive recovery, captured on video, drew admiration from fellow dancers. Commenters lauded her ability to adapt so rapidly during a high-stakes performance. This incident occurred on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the New York Marriott.
