Dancing with the Stars Love Stories: To Shine Beyond the Dance Floor
A Dance Beyond the Ballroom: Love Stories Take Center Stage
“Dancing with the Stars” has brought forth a treasure trove of breathtaking performances and fierce competitions, but for some, it has been the stage for something deeper: love. Through two decades and 34 seasons, eight couples have twirled out of the spotlight hand in hand, proving their love affair with dance extends far beyond the ballroom.
Britt Stewart & Daniel Durant: Love in Every Language
When Britt Stewart met her season 31 partner, actor Daniel Durant, sparks flew. Despite language barriers, with Durant being Deaf, Stewart embraced American Sign Language to dance their way together in both competitions and life. Their California wedding in 2025 was a celebration of love that transcended words.
Jenna Johnson & Val Chmerkovskiy: A Dance of Hearts
Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy’s journey began in 2014 on the dance floor. Despite an on-again, off-again relationship, they cemented their love story in the romantic setting of Italy with an engagement followed by a glorious wedding. Their bond strengthened with the arrival of their son, creating a beautiful family rhythm.
Dancing Partners Turned Life Partners: Daniella Karagach & Pasha Pashkov
Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov’s partnership began before the bright lights of “Dancing with the Stars” ever shone on them. As champions inside and outside the ballroom, their love story continues to unfold, sharing both their daughters and shared choreography responsibilities.
Emma Slater & Alan Bersten: A Dance of New Beginnings
Emma Slater’s journey through love led her to fellow pro Alan Bersten. From dancefloor chemistry to real-life romance, their relationship blossomed during a live performance reveal. Slater beamed with pride during Bersten’s stellar finale performances, accentuating their shared joy of dance.
Peta Murgatroyd & Maksim Chmerkovskiy: The Dance of Lifelong Commitment
Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy’s union began with a performance on Broadway. As their romance bloomed on “Dancing with the Stars”, so did their family, culminating in three sons that filled their lives with spirited dance and joy.
Kym Johnson & Robert Herjavec: The Investment in Love
From partners on the dance floor to life partners, Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec’s journey has been enchanting. Following her exit from “Dancing with the Stars”, their story unfolded into a family filled with laughter and magic.
Hayley Erbert & Derek Hough: From the Dance Floor to Family
Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough share a romance sparked in 2014. Their engagement was a testament to their prolonged courtship, leading to a grand wedding and expectation of their first child, marking the commencement of their new family dance.
Sharna Burgess & Brian Austin Green: From First Partner to Forever Partner
In a unique whirlwind of emotions, Sharna Burgess found her partner in Brian Austin Green. Their romance enlivened the season of “Dancing with the Stars”, creating a new chapter with their family and newly formed engagement.
The connections that began in the ballroom have flourished into enduring relationships, each with its unique rhythm but all sharing a common thread. “Dancing with the Stars” could very well rename itself “Dancing with the Heart”, as these stories showcase that love, much like dance, is an art shared in the perfect balance of two hearts beating as one. According to People.com, these lasting romances are proof that love can indeed conquer the competitive spotlight of dance.
