Date: September 2nd, 2010

First rehearsal pic

If this picture is any indication, Bristol and Mark will have a great time!  Mark is pulling out his arsenal of fun faces to help her relax and feel comfortable.   This is going to be a fun team to watch on that floor!

Date: September 1st, 2010

Mark on Melissa and Joey

Mark Ballas partnered Melissa Joan Hart during season 9 of Dancing With the Stars. Now he will guest star on her new series Melissa and Joey.The ABC Family  original comedy airs on Tuesdays at 8PM EST.  Mark will appear on the September 28 episode.  

Date: September 1st, 2010

Mark Ballas on Season 11 Dancing With the Stars

The cast of season 11 DWTS was announced on August 30, 2010 and the pairings on September 1. The cast not only includes Two time DWTS winner Mark Ballas, but also his father, Corky Ballas.

Mark is paired with Bristol Palin. Bristol is an abstinence spokesperson and best known as the daughter of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin.

Corky is paired with Florence Henderson. Florence is an actress who is best known for her role of Carol Brady on the Brady Bunch.

Other members of the cast include Audrina Partridge, Brandy, David Hasselhoff, Michael Bolton, Margaret Cho, Jennifer Grey, Rick Fox, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Kyle Massey and Kurt Warner . They are joined by pros Tony Dovalani, Maks Chmerkovsky, Anna Trebunskaya, Chelsie Hightower, Louis Van Amstel, Derek Hough, Cheryl Burke, Karina Smirnoff, Lacey Schwimmer and Kym Johnson.

Dancing with the Stars premieres Monday September 20 at 8PM EST.

Date: August 31st, 2010

Mark & Bristol on GMA

Mark Ballas was named as the partner for Bristol Palin during Good Morning America.

Date: August 31st, 2010

Mark Ballas on DWTS Season 11

Two time champion of Dancing With the Stars Mark Ballas will once again grace the dance floor. His partner for this season will be Bristol Palin. The announcement was made on Good Morning America this morning and the remaining cast will be announced tomorrow.

ET posted an interview on their site with the two.

http://www.etonline.com/news/2010/08/90601/

Another interview
http://www.examiner.com/tv-in-national/bristol-palin-partners-with-mark-ballas-on-dancing-with-the-stars

Good luck Mark and Bristol!

Date: August 29th, 2010

Mark Ballas at the House of Blues

Mark Ballas will be performing an acoustic show at the Voodoo Lounge in the House of Blues. The date is September 2 and the performance time is 10:30PM.
Join Mark for what we know will be a great show!

Date: August 24th, 2010

Mark Ballas performs Balloon

Mark’s latest song is “Balloon”. This song is yet to be recorded but thanks to Megan Rogers we have this video of Mark performing the song for the first time

Date: August 20th, 2010

Mark Ballas at the Viper Room

Mark played the Viper room in West Hollywood on August 19. Seems a good time was had by all!

Date: August 16th, 2010

Mark and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition


Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is an ABC network show which strives to provide lots of light in a sometimes dark world. Deserving families receive a remodeled home courtesy of host Ty Pennington and his crew. They involve the neighborhood and spread encouragement in every way they can.

August 15 Mark Ballas joined Derek Hough, Chelsie Hightower, Anna Trebuyskya, and Tony Dovolani in Wisconsin to help another family’s plight be improved. No date for the airing of the show yet, but it is definitely one you won’t want to miss!

Date: August 16th, 2010

Mark Ballas guitar solo

Here’s a great video of Mark’s solo from All Tied Up.  This was shot at the House Of Blues.