Shirley Annette Ballas (née Rich, formerly Stopford; born 6 September 1960) [1] is an English dancer and television personality. She specialises in the International Latin division, where she won several championship titles which earned her the nickname "the Queen of Latin". [2]

Shirley Ballas, originally from Wallasey, has been dancing since the age of 7. She is 3 time ‘British Open to the World’ Latin American Champion, 10-time US Latin American Champion, and multiple-times British National Champion. By 21, Shirley had won nearly every major title she competed in worldwide.

15 hours ago · Shirley Ballas has put a spotlight on the gruelling exercise routine she maintained in preparation of Netflix's Celebrity Bear Hunt. At 64, she was the oldest contestant on Bear Grylls' reality ...

Oct 27, 2016 · Shirley Ballas is a former 3-time British Open and 7-time undefeated United States Latin Champion who was known to be the number one Latin dancer in the World. Today, she is the one of the most sought after trainers in the DanceSport industry known as …

Apr 27, 2024 · Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has revealed she has been tested for cancer - and lives in fear of dying from the disease. The 63-year-old talent show judge has been for a biopsy and...

Jan 10, 2024 · Strictly judge Shirley Ballas hinted she had split from Danny Taylor after calling off their engagement in 2023. The Strictly star was previously married to Sammy Stopford...

6 days ago · Who is Shirley Ballas's boyfriend and who was her ex-husband? Here's everything you need to know about the Strictly judges including where she's from and her children.

Jan 9, 2024 · Shirley Ballas is an English ballroom dancer, dance teacher, and dance adjudicator from Wallasey, who specialises in the International Latin division. She won several championship titles in the Latin division, earning her the nickname The Queen of Latin.

Aug 30, 2023 · Shirley Ballas is a busy woman. She’s about to return as head judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, she’s one of the world’s most sought-after Latin coaches and she’s also about to release...

Apr 30, 2024 · Strictly Come Dancing star, Shirley Ballas, has issued a major health update after a terrifying cancer scare. Taking to Instagram thanking fans for their well wishes, she confirmed she'd...