Shirley Ballas

Shirley Ballas was born on September 17, 1960 in England. Professional ballroom dancer whose success in Latin dance earned her the title of "The Queen of Latin." She's the mother of Mark Ballas, who's seen on Dancing with the Stars. In 2017, she became the head judge on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.
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🎂 Shirley Ballas - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Shirley Ballas is 64 years, 2 months and 4 days old. Shirley Ballas will celebrate 65rd birthday on a Wednesday 17th of September 2025. Below we countdown to Shirley Ballas upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Shirley Ballas
Occupation Dancer
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born September 17, 1960 (England)
Birthday September 17
Town/City England
Nationality England

🌙 Zodiac

Shirley Ballas’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Shirley Ballas was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

About

Professional ballroom Dancer whose success in Latin dance earned her the title of "The Queen of Latin." She's the mother of Mark Ballas, who's seen on Dancing with the Stars. In 2017, she became the head judge on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

Before Fame

She made a name for herself in the 1980s with her partner and husband at the time Sammy Stopford, with whom she won the 1983 International Latin American Dance Championship.

Trivia

She and Stopford also finished second in several World Latin Dance Championships in the 1980s. She also won the 1995 competition with her husband at the time, Corky Ballas.

Family Life

She was married to Sammy Stopford from 1980 to 1984 and Corky Ballas from 1985 to 2007.

Associated With

She and Karen Hardy have both won International Latin American Dance Championships.

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