Shirley Ballas | |
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![]() Ballas in 2020 | |
Born | Shirley Annette Rich 6 September 1960 Wallasey, England |
Other names | Queen of Latin |
Occupation(s) | Dancer, dance teacher and dance adjudicator |
Known for | Strictly Come Dancing |
Spouses | |
Children | Mark Ballas |
Shirley Annette Ballas (née Rich, formerly Stopford; born 6 September 1960)[1][2] 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.[3]
In 2017, Ballas was appointed head judge on the BBC TV show, Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Len Goodman.
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