Sasha Farber is an Australian-American professional dancer. He is most known for his pro and troupe stints on “Dancing with the Stars”, where he debuted in season 2 of the Australian edition in 2005. He joined the DWTS Troupe in 2011 and became a Pro in 2013. He began dancing at the age of 13 and also performed in the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. When Farber was 17, he represented Australia in the World Latin Championships. He was also in the original Broadway cast of “Burn the Floor”.
Sasha Farber’s flawless performances propel him to the “DWTS” quarterfinals
Sasha Farber and Suni Lee of Auburn achieved a perfect score and two bonus points Monday. The performance advanced them to the semifinals. In a dance-off, Lee and Farber faced off against Jimmie Allen and Emma Slater. Lee and Farber did a salsa to Jackson’s “Made for Now.” Bruno Tonioli was the judge. The semifinals will broadcast Monday at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.
Famous For
- A famous Australian-American dancer.
- For his pro and troupe outings on “Dancing with the Stars.”
Sasha Farber’s Origins
Sasha Farber was born on May 9, 1984 in Moscow, Russia, but relocated to Australia in 1986. His heritage is mixed and he is Australian-American. He also practices Judaism. Sasha turned 37 in 2021. So he’s Caucasian and a Taurus. His father, Michael Farber, had her, but his mother’s identity remains unknown. His sister is Svetlana Shapshal.
Sasha attended Moriah College in Sydney. Marta Kan, a fellow Russian immigrant, taught him ballroom dancing in Sydney.
Sasha Farber’s Career
- After winning the Australian Youth Latin Championships twice at the age of 13 and 17 and representing Australia in the World Latin Championships.
- He appeared in the second season of Australia’s “Dancing with the Stars” and was an original cast member of the Broadway version of “Burn the Floor”.
- He joined the “Dancing with the Stars” ensemble in season 14, but was elevated to professional dancer in season 17 when matched with Jersey Shore cast member Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. Although the judges praised the duet, they were eliminated in week 7.
- On March 8, 2016, he was partnered with actress Kim Fields and they were eliminated on May 2, 2016, along with Von Miller and Witney Carson, tied for 7th place.
- Farber returns for season 23 with Terra Jole from “Little Women: LA.” They were eliminated in week 10 of the tournament, ending 5th despite tied for first, Farber’s first appearance in the Semifinals.
- In season 24, he teamed up with Olympic artistic gymnast Simone Biles. Unexpectedly, on May 15, 2017, the pair was removed after obtaining two flawless scores and admiration from the judges. In season 25, he rejoined the ensemble.
- He also returned as a pro in season 26 alongside former Olympian Tonya Harding. They made it to the finals and finished third overall, Farber’s first participation.
- For season 27, he paired with Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton. The pair was eliminated in week 6 and placed 9th.
- In season 28, he was partnered with Fifth Harmony’s Ally Brooke. Faber made it to the finals again with Brooke and finished third.
- His companion for season 29 was “One Day At A Time” star Justina Machado. They got to the finals and ended 4th.
Sasha Farber’s Relationship Status
Sasha Farber has a wife. From 2011 until 2014, he dated “DWTS” partner Emma Slater. In December 2015, he confirmed their reunion on Instagram. On October 4, 2016, he proposed to Slater on “Dancing with the Stars” after a dance together. They married on March 25, 2018. Regarding his sexuality, he is heterosexual.
Farber also feels bad since his pie caused his wife and fellow pro dancer Emma Slater to stumble on DWTS. His post-show apology to his wife for making the ballroom floor too slick to influence her performance was disclosed by Sasha. It was my idea and now I’m in trouble because I think they didn’t clean it up properly and I feel awful for Jimmie and Emma since it was really slippery for them,” Sasha added.
Sasha Farber’s Net Worth
Sasha Farber is a professional dancer with an estimated net worth of $500,000 to $1 million as of 2021. With hard effort and luck, he can quadruple his current riches. Sasha’s main source of income is from dancing.
Sasha Farber’s Body Measurements
Sasha Farber is 170 cm tall and weighs 69 kg (152 lbs). His hair and eyes are dark brown. His physique is very athletic. Farber maintains his physique in shape by practicing his craft in his spare time.
Do you Know?
- Sasha began dancing at the age of 13.
- He danced in Sydney in 2000.
- Born in Russia, he emigrated to Australia with his family in 1986 after the Chernobyl accident.
- Svetlana Shapshal is his sister.
- He danced with Snooki on DWTS in 2013.