Shirley Ballas

Last updated 11 May 2024

Shirley Annette Rich

Born: Tuesday 6th September 1960 (age: 63)

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Shirley Ballas is an English ballroom dancer, dance teacher, and dance adjudicator.

She specialises in the International Latin division, where she won several championship titles which earned her the nickname the Queen of Latin.

In 2017, Ballas was appointed head judge on the BBC TV show, Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Len Goodman.