STRICTLY COME DANCING INTERVIEW! Shirley Ballas on Judging Strictly, Latin Dance & Her Legacy
Sun Feb 01 2026
Shirley Ballas is a world-renowned ballroom dancer, choreographer, and judge, widely known as the longtime head judge on Strictly Come Dancing and for her unmatched expertise in Latin dance. Nicknamed the “Queen of Latin,” she dominated the international competitive circuit, winning multiple World, European, and UK Latin championships, and representing England at the highest level of professional ballroom competition. Beyond her titles, Shirley is celebrated for shaping the modern ballroom world through judging, coaching elite dancers from DWTS, and setting the technical gold standard in competitive dance.
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Shirley Ballas is a world-renowned ballroom dancer, choreographer, and judge, widely known as the longtime head judge on Strictly Come Dancing and for her unmatched expertise in Latin dance. Nicknamed the “Queen of Latin,” she dominated the international competitive circuit, winning multiple World, European, and UK Latin championships, and representing England at the highest level of professional ballroom competition. Beyond her titles, Shirley is celebrated for shaping the modern ballroom world through judging, coaching elite dancers from DWTS, and setting the technical gold standard in competitive dance. Big thank you to FanDuel! check out the FanDuel app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fanduel-sportsbook-casino/id1413721906 Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/ZQfWAjbnxZ0 Episode 415 Welcome to the JOE VULPIS PODCAST official YouTube channel! Hosted by Joe Vulpis, AKA "Ugh It's Joe" and "The Joe", Joe shares the most exciting parts of the guests unique story. Guests range from world renowned wildlife biologists and BRIT Award winning rockstars to the largest Tik Tokkers in the world and NYT Number One Best Sellers. GHOST TAGS: Shirley Ballas, Shirley Ballas interview, Shirley Ballas Strictly, Strictly Come Dancing judge, Queen of Latin, ballroom dance legend, Latin dance champion, professional ballroom dancer, dance competition legend, Strictly head judge, ballroom dancing history, Latin ballroom expert, world champion dancer, dance judge interview, BBC Strictly, ballroom choreography, dance icon, female dance legends, competitive ballroom, dance coaching, ballroom authority, Latin dance royalty, UK dance legend, dance podcast interview, celebrity dancer, Shirley Ballas career, dance championships, ballroom judge, Strictly Come Dancing star, dance industry leader Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code JOE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy