Mark Ballas began competing on the show in season five during the fall of 2007 and was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Choreography in 2011.
19 Facts About Mark Ballas
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Mark Ballas released his first solo CD HurtLoveBox in March 2011.
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Mark Ballas is a member of singer-songwriter duo Alexander Jean along with his wife, BC Jean.
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Mark Ballas then moved on to win championships at The British Open to the World, The US Open to the World, and The International Open to the World.
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Mark Ballas was the understudy for the role of Ritchie Valens in the UK national tour of Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story.
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Mark Ballas played an extra in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as part of the Hufflepuff House.
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In October 2008, Mark Ballas made a guest appearance on the season premiere of Samantha Who.
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On 6 September 2016, it was announced that Mark Ballas would be the final actor to portray the role of Frankie Valli in the Broadway cast of Jersey Boys before it closes in 2017.
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From 11 September 2018 to 18 November 2018, Mark Ballas portrayed Charlie Price in the musical Kinky Boots on Broadway.
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On 25 August 2008, ABC announced the cast of the seventh season of Dancing with the Stars, with Mark Ballas paired with reality television star Kim Kardashian.
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Mark Ballas was partnered with actress Melissa Joan Hart for the show's ninth season.
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For season 10, Mark Ballas was partnered with actress Shannen Doherty.
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For season 11, Mark Ballas was partnered with Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska governor and US Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
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For season 12, Mark Ballas was partnered with Disney Channel star Chelsea Kane.
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For season 13, Mark Ballas was partnered with reality star Kristin Cavallari where they were the 3rd couple eliminated finishing in 10th place.
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Mark Ballas was paired with two-time Olympic champion Aly Raisman for season 16.
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Since season 16 had four couples reach the finals for the first time, Aly and Mark Ballas were able to become finalists.
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Mark Ballas returned as a professional dancer for season 25, and was paired with violinist Lindsey Stirling.
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Mark Ballas was partnered with social media personality and dancer Charli D'Amelio.