Corky and Shirley Ballas are phenomenal. Simply astonishing. This couple symbolizes the ultimate beauty and creativity in free and figurative modern dance, and most particularly ballroom dancing. Unquestionably, they are among the world's finest and most accomplished master-dancers. And they inherited their talent from the great George Ballas, Sr., a living legend. Corky and Shirley have been dancing since they were both toddlers. Corky's mom, a talented Flamenco dancer who along with her husband, Corky's dad, George Ballas, Sr., owned and operated a 44,000 square foot dance studio, probably the world's  largest dancing facility. Grande dame de la danse, Shirley learned her basic techniques in the International Style of Dancing at St. Chad's Church. And by the  age twenty one, she captured The British Open, The Star, The European, The International, The Canadian Classic Du Quebec and The U.S. Open. Corky and Shirley are  The  World International Champions  1996,  World British Champions 1995 - 1992,  Times British National Champions, Star - World Cup - UK - Champions, 7 Times Undefeated United States International Latin Champions.

 

In addition, they are: Trainers of World Formation Latin Champions, Trainers of U. S. Amateur Latin Champions, Trainers of U. S. Amateur Ice Skating Champions, Dance Coaches for The Fred Astaire, Arthur Murray, and Independent Studios, Country and Western Dance Specialists, Skilled in Physical Fitness, Nutritional Diet, and Mental Motivational Training. Their World Television Appearances include: Teacher of the Year Award, 4Times Most Popular Dance Couple of the Year Award winners, Outstanding Achievement Awards for Choreography, Shows, Couples, and Formations Teams, Lectures and Demonstrations all over the world, Fellow and Board Member of The Imperial Society of England. No dancer or a champion so far could out shadow this couple. They are untouchable and unbeatable. In other words, they are la crème de la crème.

 

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