POLAND -- "Dancing With the Stars" pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy is now safe in Poland, he confirmed on social media. He kept followers on Instagram updated while he made his way out of Ukraine.

Competitive, professional dance is often regarded as a cutthroat sector within the arts and entertainment industry. Only the most passionate and committed can turn their love for dance into a career.

Dancing With The Stars is a worldwide phenomenon that has taken country after country by storm. Poland is no different. The format started with the British show “Strictly Come Dancing,” created by the ...