Happy birthday! Mark Ballas turns 40 today

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The iconic and legendary dancer turns 40 on Sunday, May. 24, 2026.
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Mark Ballas is celebrating his 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed dancers of his generation.

Popular dancer Mark Ballas (Dancing with the Stars, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ballas, a cultural icon

Born Mark Alexander Ballas Jr. in Houston on May 24, 1986, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ballas' not just a great dancer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mark hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mark Ballas as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Mark, you're the best!

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