Karina Smirnoff is a five-time U.S. National Champion Ukranian dancer currently in the limelight because of her performances on the American version of Dancing with the Stars.
Smirnoff underwent knee surgery in early 2009 to repair a torn meniscus. Smirnoff received the injury on the Dancing With the Stars tour. The dancer made this comment about her surgery, "I feel great. I'm walking around easily, doing my physical therapy. The doc did an amazing job and said that I should be 100 percent by February 10th."E! Online: Smirnoff Feeling "Great" After Surgery (February 2, 2009)
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"She is resting comfortably and is expected to make a full recovery (referring to her knee surgery). She’s looking forward to the new season of Dancing With the Stars."—Smirnoff's repE! Online: Smirnoff Feeling "Great" After Surgery (February 2, 2009)
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Born
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Birthplace
Kharkiv, Ukraine
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1992
Emigrated to the United States
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U.S. citizen
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Began ballet at the age of five
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Introduced to ballroom dancing at the age of nine
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Attended
Fordham University
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Ranked second in the world in Latin dancing
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''DWTS'' partners
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Underwent knee surgery in early 2009
