“Dancing with the Stars” Pro Karina Smirnoff Hosts Pre-Awards Party at Tabú at MGM Grand Las Vegas

Karina Smirnoff and Carson Kressley at Tabú in Las Vegas
The stars were out last night Saturday, May 19, as professional dancer and former champion of ABC’s hit reality series Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) Karina Smirnoff hosted a pre-awards party at Tabú inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino (Pictured above: Karina Smirnoff and Carson Kressley – Photo credit: Bryan Steffy / WireImage)

Karina Smirnoff on red carpet at Tabú

Karina Smirnoff on red carpet at Tabú

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Smirnoff arrived at the stylish, boutique nightclub just after her friend Carson Kressley, an Emmy Award-winning television star, stylist and “Dancing with the Stars: Live in Las Vegas” celebrity dancer.

Karina Smirnoff on red carpet at Tabú

Karina Smirnoff on red carpet at Tabú

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Smirnoff arrived at the hot spot with a small group of friends including Jonathon and Drew Scott from the hit TV show “Property Brothers.” After dining at Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak, also at MGM Grand, Smirnoff arrived at the red carpet wearing a tight black dress accentuated by Christian Louboutin pumps and playfully smiled for photographers.

Karina Smirnoff signing a poster at Tabú

Karina Smirnoff signing a poster at Tabú

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After posing for pictures and signing autographs for fans on the carpet, Smirnoff and her friends made their way inside the stylish nightclub. Once settled into their VIP table in front of the DJ booth, the group sipped hand-crafted Grey Goose cocktails.

Karina Smirnoff in the DJ booth at Tabú

Karina Smirnoff in the DJ booth at Tabú

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Without missing a beat, the dancer jumped into the DJ booth with DJ Kid Jay to spin some of her own beats. Smirnoff and friends began dancing to “Shots” by LMFAO featuring Lil Jon, “The Time” by the Black Eyed Peas and “Yeah 3X” by Chris Brown, among others. The group of stars partied late into the night as DJ Kid Jay and Tabú’s sultry go-go dancers kept the crowded club on the dance floor.

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