Mark Ballas

Mark Ballas is an American dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He gained recognition as a professional ballroom dancer on the ABC program Dancing with the Stars, where he has competed since season five in 2007. In 2011, Ballas was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Choreography. He released his debut solo CD, HurtLoveBox, in March 2011. Born on May 24, 1986, in Houston, Texas, Ballas is the son of dancers Corky Ballas and Shirley Ballas. He comes from a diverse heritage, with Mexican, Greek, English, and Malagasy ancestry. Ballas' grandfather, George Ballas, invented the Weed Eater lawn-trimming device. With his multifaceted talents and successful career, Ballas continues to make his mark in the entertainment industry.More