Background
His father was George Ballas, who invented the Weed Eater lawn-trimming device. Ballas was born in Houston, Texas. He is the son of Maria (Marulanda) and George Ballas, the inventor of the Weed Eater lawn-trimming device.
His father was George Ballas, who invented the Weed Eater lawn-trimming device. Ballas was born in Houston, Texas. He is the son of Maria (Marulanda) and George Ballas, the inventor of the Weed Eater lawn-trimming device.
Corky and Shirley were 1996 Open to the World International Champions, 1995–1996 Open to the World British Champions, twice British National Champions, Star - World Cup - United Kingdom - Champions, and seven times undefeated United States International Latin Champions. They retired in 1996. Ballas judges professional competitions and teaches.
He is based in Los Angeles, California and Houston, Texas.
Dancing with the Stars He was partnered with 82-year-old actress Cloris Leachman. Foreign Season 11 Ballas was partnered with Florence Henderson.
They were eliminated in Week 5 of the competition.