Years active 2000–present Partner Emma Slater (2011–) Siblings Svetlana Shapshal | Nationality Australian Parents Michael Farber | |
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Full Name Alexander Farber Born 9 May 1983 (age 33) ( 1983-05-09 ) Moscow, Russia Occupation Professional dancer/choreographer Similar Emma Slater, Lindsay Arnold, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Terra Jole Profiles | ||
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Alexander "Sasha" Farber (born 9 May 1983) is a Russian-born Australian professional dancer known for his appearances as a pro and troupe member on Dancing with the Stars.
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Personal life
Farber was born in Moscow, Russia but moved to Australia in 1986. His family is Jewish. He began dancing at the age of 13. When he was 17 Farber won the Australian Youth Latin Championships twice and represented Australia at the World Latin Championships. He was also featured on the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games closing ceremony and featured in the second season of the Australian Dancing with the Stars. He was also an original cast member of Broadway production of Burn the Floor. He dated fellow Dancing with the Stars member Emma Slater from 2011 to 2014. In December 2015, Farber made a post on his Instagram account confirming that he and Slater were back together. On October 4, 2016, Farber proposed to Slater during a broadcast of Dancing with the Stars. The two are now engaged.
Dancing With The Stars
Farber began appearing in season fourteen as a troupe member. However he was promoted to professional dancer in season 17 when he was paired with Jersey Shore cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi. The pair were eliminated in week 7 despite good scores and praise from the judges. He was placed back in the troupe for the next four seasons. On March 8, 2016, Farber was again announced a pro for season 22 and paired with actress Kim Fields. The couple was eliminated on May 2, 2016, along with Von Miller and Witney Carson, tying for 8th place. Farber returned for season 23 and was partnered with Little Women: LA star Terra Jolé. Jolé and Farber was eliminated on week 10 of the competition finishin in 5th place despite tying for the top of the leaderboard making this Farber's first time in the Semifinals. He returned for season 24 and is partnered with Olympic artistic gymnast Simone Biles.
Season 17: with celebrity partner: Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi placed: 8th; (average: 25.0)
1 Score given by guest judge Julianne Hough.
Season 22: with celebrity partner: Kim Fields placed: 8th; (average: 22.9)
1 Score given by guest judge Zendaya.
2 For this week only, as part of "America's Switch Up", Fields performed with Keo Motsepe instead of Farber. Farber performed with Paige VanZant.
3 Score given by guest judge Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
Season 23: with celebrity partner: Terra Jolé placed: 5th; (average: 33.9)
1Score given by guest judge Pitbull
2Score given by guest judge Idina Menzel
Season 24: with celebrity partner: Simone Biles placed: TBA
