Corky Ballas

Corky Ballas is a ballroom dancer who retired in 1996. He is also father to Dancing with the Stars dancer Mark Ballas Jr.. He and former wife, Shirley Ballas, have won numerous dance awards and were the "United States International Latin Champions" seven years in a row. Ballas now teaches students to dance and judges professional dance competitions.¹

On August 25, 2008, ABC announced Ballas is a contestant on Dancing with the Stars season 7 and is paired with Cloris Leachman.²

Fast Facts

1. Began as a flamenco dancer when he was six years old³
2. Started International Latin dancing at the age of 18³
3. Author of the book, See It Do It Rhumba³
4. Now teaches and judges dance competitions

Awards

1. Two-time British International Latin Champions¹
2. Seven-time undefeated United States International Latin Champions¹
3. Three-time British National Champions¹
4. Five-time winners of "The Most Popular Dance Couple"¹

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Dancing with the Stars New Cast Season 7 | ABC | Mark Ballas Jr. | Derek Hough | Julianne Hough

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