Shirley and Mark Ballas on all access

[@speechy_keen4878]

When he calls her "Mum" and his British accent comes through... just so sweet.

[@jjyy.4151]

Mark is the best son~you can feel the love and respect for one another! The one and only Mark Ballas! xx

[@Fatima502]

She is very impressive, I can't wait to see her as head judge on "Strictly" in the UK

[@DanFarfan]

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.

[@sonya42ful]

Mark is great. His mom and dad were great ballroom dancers. I love Mark.

[@YouzTube99]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHLSfp6LocebZ9Esi=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.

[@YouzTube99]

@@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.

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

​@@YouzTube99its mentioned in Shirley's book behind the sequins

[@emilygraham4681]

I love how his accent comes out when he is around his mom.

[@JamieE-xz8vl]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS

[@misssparkles7520]

yes he did live in the UK for many years when his parents were marrige

[@nikkigee6477]

Does Shirley ballas age ? She’s stunning 😍

[@misssparkles7520]

typical yanks thinking they invented this show..yes they didnt , its from the UK

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

@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

[@ChrissieSM]

@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675, the UK version is better for several reasons: - the dances are strictly following the rules, unlike the foreign versions - the costumes and makeup are stunning - there are no adverts, there is no interruption to spoil your enjoyment.

[@peterwilliamskelhorn6675]

@ChrissieSM yeah exactly. I've watched our strictly since 2008 series 6

[@margueritahancock5472]

The background noise is a giving me an awful headache.

[@adog-ck8yh]

Hi

[@margueritahancock5472]

How long has he lived in America he has no English accent