December 02, 2022 – 17:03 GMT The Strictly judge is one of the most renowned professional dancers in the world, but when did she start her dancing career. Watch her dance the Rumba… Strictly 's head judge Shirley Ballas is one of the world's most renowned and decorated professional dancers, and uses her wisdom to coach celebrity contestants on the BBC show. MORE: Shirley Ballas shares backstage secrets from Strictly Come Dancing set – video But when did the Queen of Latin start dancing and what did she achieve in her career? Take a look back at her early dancing days and watch her incredible Rumba skills! Loading the player… WATCH: Shirley Ballas dancing the Rumba in a competition When did Shirley start dancing? Born and raised in Wallasey, Merseyside, Shirley began dancing at the age of seven when she attended a lesson at a local hall . She started dancing competitively from the age of eight, and when she was 15, she moved to North Yorkshire to partner British Ballroom Champion Nigel Tiffany. Two years later, their dancing partnership ended and she began competing with Sammy Stopford, with whom she was married to for five years. MORE: Meet the Strictly… Read full this story
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