Inna Brayer

Inna Brayer, born in Moscow, Russia, is a Brooklyn-based amateur ballroom dancer known for her success in the International 10-Dance division. She achieved recognition as the 2007 Amateur USA Dance National 10-Dance Champion alongside her partner Pasha Pashkov. Brayer has also partnered with Valentin Chmerkovskiy, brother of Dancing with the Stars co-star Maksim Chmerkovskiy, from 1998-1999. Having started dancing at the age of 7, Brayer received coaching from renowned Latin champions Taliat & Marina Tarsinov. In addition to their U.S. title, Pashkov & Brayer placed 11th at the World Championships in Tokyo and 9th at the World Cup in Vancouver. Brayer is a graduate of Hunter College in New York City, completing her studies in 2012. She also participated as a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 7) alongside actor Ted McGinley.