Mark Ballas on Judging Next Pro, Season 35
Professional dancer Mark Ballas is joining the judging panel for the 'Dancing With the Stars' spinoff, 'The Next Pro'. Ballas, a long-time veteran of the franchise, aims to provide supportive feedback to contestants while remaining an active performer.
Why it matters
The expansion of the 'Dancing With the Stars' brand into a professional development spinoff reflects the ongoing popularity of reality competition television.
Logo text Mark Ballas is not a gatekeeper. That's why, just in the last year, he's lent his talents to two Emmy-nominated television shows and uplifted Chicago to new box office heights .
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