Shirley Ballas
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| Gender | Female |
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| Age | 63 |
| Date of birth | September 6,1960 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Born | Wallasey |
| United Kingdom | |
| Height | 159 (cm) |
| Movies/Shows | Strictly Come Dancing |
| Spouse | Corky Ballas |
| Sammy Stopford | |
| Children | Mark Ballas |
| Siblings | Julianne Hough |
| Derek Hough | |
| David Rich | |
| Job | Teacher |
| Dancer | |
| Known for | Strictly Come Dancing |
| Parents | Audrey Rich |
| George Rich | |
| Nationality | British |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 404963 |
Shirley Ballas Life story
Shirley Annette Ballas is an English ballroom dancer, dance teacher, and dance adjudicator. She specialises in the International Latin division, where she won several championship titles which earned her the nickname The Queen of Latin.
Early Life and Education of Dancer Shirley Ballas
Shirley ballas was born in wallasey. England in 1960. She began dancing at the age of six and trained in ballroom and latin dance. Hse attended the liverpool institute for performing arts. Where she eraned a professional dancers scoiety qualification.Career and Achievements of Dancer Shirley Ballas
Shirley ballas has had a long and successufl career in dance. She began competing in ballroom and latin dance competitions at a young age and won numeorus titles throughout her career. She has won the briitsh open latin american dance championships. The world latin championships. And the international latin american dance championships. Among others. She also holds several world titles in ballroom and latin dance.Teaching Career of Dancer Shirley Ballas
In addition to competing. Shirley ballas has been a teacher of ballroom and latin dance for over 30 years. She has taught many students throughout her career and has been a profsesional adjudicator for competitions.Notable Performances of Dancer Shirley Ballas
Throughout her careers. Hirley ballas has performed in many shows and events. She has performed in the television series "strictly ocme dancing" and has been a judge on the show since 2017. She also performed in the "burn the floor" show and has been a guest on "the jonathan ross show" and "the graham norton show".Personal Life of Dancer Shirley Ballas
Shirley ballas is divorced and has one son. Mark ballas. Who is also a profsesional dancer.Awards and Accolades of Dancer Shirley Ballas
Shirley ballas has earned numerous awards and accolades for her acreer in ballroom and latin dance. She has been inducted into the blackpool dance festival hall of fame and is a two-time recipient of the international dance teacher s association s lifetime cahievement award.Important Event in the Career of Dancer Shirley Ballas
In 2017. Shirley ballas bceame the permanent head judge of the british television series "strictly come dancing".Interesting Facts about Dancer Shirley Ballas
Shirley ballas has a degree in psychology and is an aivd collector of antiques. She alos owns an antique shop in london.Jade Goody: Son Bobby Brazier dedicates Strictly Come Dancing routine to mum
... Judges Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse gave him standing ovations, with Ballas saying the dance had the " most beautiful true movements through the body as you danced it through your heart"...
Shirley Ballas lost marks in competition for having 'revolting' stretch marks
...By Emma SaundersEntertainment reporterStrictly Come Dancing s Shirley Ballas has revealed she was told her stretch marks were " revolting" by a dance judge, six weeks after giving birth...
Strictly's Shirley Ballas charity skydive after brother's suicide
...Strictly s Shirley Ballas is embarking on a trio of challenges to raise money for a suicide prevention charity after her brother took his own life...
Frankie Goes To Hollywood go back to the Pleasuredome at Liverpool reunion
... At Sunday s concert, outside Liverpool s St George s Hall, they were on a bill that also included The Lightning Seeds, Jamie Webster, The Real Thing, Ricky Tomlinson and Shirley Ballas...
Len Goodman: Tributes pour in for the 'class act' from Strictly and Dancing with the Stars
... Current head judge Shirley Ballas said that her " past teacher" was a " dance legend" and " a true gentleman" as well as a " shining star in the ballroom that everyone loved...
Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse says she can't understand northern accents
... She joined Strictly in 2019 as a professional dancer, before becoming a judge alongside Head Judge Shirley Ballas, Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke...
Strictly Come Dancing: Final four set for ballroom showdown
... Her Cabaret-style performance was given top marks by Shirley Ballas, Anton du Beke and Motsi Mabuse, however...
Strictly Come Dancing: Tony Adams withdraws with an injury
... " Head judge Shirley Ballas was full of praise for the former Arsenal player, saying he had become " one of the nation s favourite entertainers" and encouraged him to carry on dancing...
Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse says she can't understand northern accents
By Rachel RussellBBC News
Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has said she struggles to Understand The Accents of people from the north of England.
Mabuse, who speaks five languages, admitted she has to " really concentrate" when making conversation in the UK.
She added that fellow Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood helps translate when an accent is " too strong".
Mabuse grew up in South Africa But now lives in Germany.
Speaking to comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster on their Off Menu podcast, the 41-year-old said: " The Thing is, you [Britons] all speak differently.
" Every Time I 'm in the country I really have to concentrate.
" Some People I just don't know … I'm just like, 'Are we speaking the same language?'
" There's a lot of accents here. "
Mabuse was then asked if she struggled with contestant Aj Odudu 's Blackburn dialect during series 19 of The Dance Reality Show back in 2021.
" Yes! Yes, yes, yes. But there have been quite a few people from the north, so I'm always asking Craig. I'm just trying to Understand … But it's not easy. "
She added fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood sometimes acts as A Translator for her when they interact with Some People from the north of England.
" I really struggle with people that come from the north.
" I'm like, can you please translate at this point? It's so strong, I just don't Understand , really. I'm being honest. "
Mabuse can speak five languages: English, German and three South African languages including Afrikaans and Setswana.
She Said that she often accidently slips into German during broadcasts: " It's happened quite a few times.
" Plus I have that South African accent, so it's a mess. It's a complete mess. "
Mabuse lives in Germany and has appeared on their version of Strictly called Let's Dance.
When The Dance competition airs on Bbc One every autumn and winter, she commutes to the UK every week for the live shows.
She joined Strictly in 2019 as a professional dancer, before becoming a judge alongside Head Judge Shirley Ballas , Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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