Shirley Ballas
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Family Life and Coaching Career
In 1986, Shirley and Corky Ballas welcomed their son, Mark Ballas, who would go on to become a professional ballroom dancer in his own right. He later gained fame through his appearances on competitive dance television shows.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 17 Sep, 1960
- Age
- 59 yrs
- Occupations
- Teacher
Dancer
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- United Kingdom
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- British ballroom dancer
- Spouse
- Sammy Stopford[1980-1984]
Corky Ballas[1985-2007]
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By 1996, Shirley transitioned from competitive dancing to coaching, becoming a respected judge and mentor in both ballroom and Latin American dance circuits. Her judging career and influence as a teacher have made her one of the most recognized figures in the world of professional dance.
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