Quick Info
| Profession | Dancer, dance teacher, dance adjudicator, television personality |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 06/09/1960 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Wallasey, Cheshire, United Kingdom |
Latest News about Shirley Ballas
10/05/2026
Shirley Ballas discussed her early life and family in an interview, including how her mother disciplined her during a difficult teenage breakup. She reflected on the resilience built during her upbringing in Wallasey and how it shaped her later career in dance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shirley Annette Ballas |
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| Also Known As | The Queen of Latin |
| Known For | International Latin dance champion and head judge on Strictly Come Dancing |
Personal Life
| Birth Name | Shirley Annette Rich |
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| Former Surname | Stopford |
| Current Residence | Wirral, United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Toni Ballas |
Family
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Career
| Specialization | International Latin division |
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| Notable Achievements |
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| Current Role | Head judge on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/ShirleyBallasOfficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She began dancing at the age of seven. | |
| 2. She is widely referred to as 'The Queen of Latin'. | |
| 3. She has also worked as a choreographer and dance lecturer. | |
| 4. She concluded her competitive dancing career in 1996 to focus on teaching and judging. | |
| 5. She succeeded Len Goodman as the head judge of Strictly Come Dancing in 2017. | |
| 6. She was raised by her mother Audrey after her father left when she was two years old. |