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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fAoMkUlbh1o.htmlsi=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.
@@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.
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.
@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
