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Mark Ballas in "Dancing with the Stars 2010"
Mark Ballas in "Dancing with the Stars 2010" - © ABC
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Mark Ballas from "Dancing with the Stars" is one of the professional dancers featured in the ABC reality ballroom dance competition. For Season 10, he is partnered with Shannen Doherty.

After a stunning elimination in his Season 5 debut with partner Sabrina Bryan ("Cheetah Girls"), Mark partnered Kristi Yamaguchi to the championship in Season 6. In Season 7 of the show, Mark Ballas and partner Kim Kardashian were the third couple eliminated, finishing in 11th place. Determined to do better, he returned for Season 8 with Olympic Gold Medalist gymnast Shawn Johnson and won the competition. The only other professional dancers to have won two seasons are Julianne Hough and Cheryl Burke.

Mark Ballas was born in Houston, Texas to Shirley and Corky Ballas, two of the biggest names in dance. When he was very young, they moved to London, England where he began his performing career. Mark Ballas joined the Italia Conti Academy of Dramatic Arts Associate School at age 4, where his training in acting and singing/dancing began. At age 11, he earned a full-time spot at the Academy. Mark Ballas also earned a full scholarship to the college and won performer of the year in 2005.

Mark Ballas has also performed in theater. Mark Ballas played the lead in the musical Copa Cabana, as well as playing roles in Maria de Buenos Aires, The Buddy Holly Musical and at the London Palladium.

His dancing partner, Julianne Hough, and her brother Derek Hough moved to England when they were young and lived with Mark Ballas and his parents. There, they were trained by Mark's parents, Corky and Shirley Ballas. They became close friends and still are to this day.

Mark Ballas's biggest passion is his band "Almost Amy." Together with his best friend and fellow dancer, Derek Hough, they write and perform all their original music.

Mark Ballas's father, Corky Ballas, has also been featured on "Dancing with the Stars."

Achievements
• British Juvenile Ballroom and Latin American dance champ
• US Open to the World, British Open to the World and International Open to the World Junior Latin American Champ
• Junior Olympics Gold Medal Winner
• British Open to the World, US Open to the World, International Open to the World twice, United Kingdom, Youth Latin American Dance Champion






MARK BALLAS: FACTS

How old is Mark Ballas? Where was Mark Ballas born? Find out here.

Age: 23 years old
Birthday: May 24, 1986
Full Name / Real Name: Mark Alexander Corky Ballas Jr.
Birthplace: Houston, TX




MARK BALLAS: NEWS


Mark Ballas in "Dancing with the Stars 2010" 'Dancing with The Stars 2010': Dance Partners RevealedDamian Whitewood makes his debut on the show as one of the professional dancers who will be paired with the celebrity contestants in Season 10. Read more...
"Dancing with the Stars" logo 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 9 Celebrity and Professional Pairings AnnouncedFour previous champions—Mark Ballas, Cheryl Burke, Derek Hough and Alec Mazo—return to the ballroom when the new season kicks off with a three-night event beginning Monday, September 21. Read more...
Cast of "Samantha Who?" Cybill Shepherd and "Dancing with the Stars'" Mark Ballas to Guest Star on the Season Premiere of "Samantha Who?"Read more...

DANCING WITH THE STARS: NEWS (40)


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"The Bachelor" 2010 cast 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 9 Cast to Be Revealed on 'The Bachelor' FinaleABC will announce the new cast of the spring 2010 edition of the ballroom competition series in interstitials airing throughout the popular romance reality series on Monday, March 1. Read more...
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MARK BALLAS: TWEETS

March 15, 2010
@fishy022 Just so you "Don't forget" - Mark Ballas @OfficialMBallas check out the muzaaaac! (Also, check for my previous shoot kid :)
2 hours ago
Sitting next to dancing with the stars Mark Ballas (professional dancer) @chipotle, just another day in LA!
3 hours ago
Strange dream last night...dreamt I was a tap teacher and met Derek Hough and Mark Ballas from DWTS..
10 hours ago
@OfficialDHough and then there was a guy named mark ballas.... ;)
1 day ago
@MaksimC Still chucklin' over Maks' intimidation by height. Think of Mark Ballas, Maks. ALL his partners are tall, and he's won 2x.
2 days ago
@heathersryr09 i was looking at your last.fm and i didn't know mark ballas and derek hough had a band. are they good? should i listen?
2 days ago
OMG- finishing at midnight choreography...started at 9 am, worked with Mark Ballas (@KristiY partner in DWTS)...piece is gonna be coool:)
4 days ago
: SHANNEN DOHERTY, actress, teams up with two-time "Dancing with the Stars" champ MARK BALLAS, who returns for his sixth season
5 days ago
Sabrina Bryan && Mark Ballas were amazing on dancing with the stars. wow
5 days ago
The thought of Mark Ballas nude is turning me on.
6 days ago
I just bought Mark Ballas's new CD.. @lemartiste would be proud of me :)
6 days ago
@emilygraceUK Has Derek Hough or Mark Ballas shown you any dance moves?
6 days ago
Don’t shoot the mailman- Marc Luce Tuchy Palmieri salvationists Maksim Chmerkovskiy Mark Ballas Samantha Harris Tom Bergeron Tony Dovolani
6 days ago
@RestlessAle really? well I searched for Mark Ballas under "Search" in the Itunes store and it showed up for me.
6 days ago
#musicmonday is Mark Ballas his EP Album is out on itunes buy it now love all his songs :)
6 days ago
@TylerHilton another one: Every Step of the Way by Mark Ballas
6 days ago