I had the pleasure to see Shirley and Corky live when they were competing (oh, so many moons ago). She's a living, breathing, masterclass even the other pros never miss a chance to witness.
Actually, Shirley and Corky were Latin CHAMPION ballroom dancers. Check out their vids -- top notch and great fun! In this one, after dancing, dad Corky acknowledges 5 year old Mark in the audience: ua-cam.com/video/fAoMkUlbh1o/v-deo.htmlsi=dC3UvAmiuPoj67Ej Also, legendary teachers, not just of Mark but of Julianne and Derek Hough, as well as many others. They divorced in 2007 but continue to teach separately.
@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675 Yes, dancers, like other entertainers, seem to form extended family readily. And while training at Italia Conti Academy outside London the Houghs spent years -- Derek a full decade -- with the Ballases.
@misssparkles7520 it started in 2004 over here in the UK with 2 series. From 2005 onwards 1 series every year. The American version started in 2005. The UK version is better and Shirley is our head judge now
When he calls her "Mum" and his British accent comes through... just so sweet.
Mark is the best son~you can feel the love and respect for one another! The one and only Mark Ballas! xx
She is very impressive, I can't wait to see her as head judge on "Strictly" in the UK
I had the pleasure to see Shirley and Corky live when they were competing (oh, so many moons ago). She's a living, breathing, masterclass even the other pros never miss a chance to witness.
Mark is great. His mom and dad were great ballroom dancers. I love Mark.
Actually, Shirley and Corky were Latin CHAMPION ballroom dancers. Check out their vids -- top notch and great fun!
In this one, after dancing, dad Corky acknowledges 5 year old Mark in the audience:
ua-cam.com/video/fAoMkUlbh1o/v-deo.htmlsi=dC3UvAmiuPoj67Ej
Also, legendary teachers, not just of Mark but of Julianne and Derek Hough, as well as many others. They divorced in 2007 but continue to teach separately.
@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675
Yes, dancers, like other entertainers, seem to form extended family readily.
And while training at Italia Conti Academy outside London the Houghs spent years -- Derek a full decade -- with the Ballases.
@@YouzTube99its mentioned in Shirley's book behind the sequins
I love how his accent comes out when he is around his mom.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS
Does Shirley ballas age ? She’s stunning 😍
yes he did live in the UK for many years when his parents were marrige
typical yanks thinking they invented this show..yes they didnt , its from the UK
@misssparkles7520 it started in 2004 over here in the UK with 2 series. From 2005 onwards 1 series every year. The American version started in 2005. The UK version is better and Shirley is our head judge now
The background noise is a giving me an awful headache.
Hi
How long has he lived in America he has no English accent