How Old Is Mark Ballas From Dancing With The Stars

Okay, so you’re watching Dancing with the Stars, right? You see this incredibly talented guy, Mark Ballas, gliding across the floor. And a little voice in your head whispers: “How old is he, anyway?” Don’t worry, I’ve been there. It’s like the universe’s most pressing, yet oddly specific, question.

Let’s just get the math out of the way, because I know you’re dying to know. Mark Ballas was born on May 24, 1986. Do the math (or let me do it for you), and you’ll see he’s currently 38 years old. I know, right? He doesn’t look a day over 28.

Honestly, he’s younger than a lot of the contestants he’s teaching. That’s got to sting a little for them, doesn’t it? Imagine being 45, working a nine-to-five, and then getting schooled by a 38-year-old with abs that could grate cheese. It’s inspiring, but also a tiny bit insulting.

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You have to wonder how he does it. He’s been on the show since he was a baby-faced 21-year-old. That was back in Season 6, with Kristi Yamaguchi. Remember those days? We were all just figuring out what a “tango” was that wasn’t in a movie.

Now, 17 seasons later, he looks basically the same. I’m convinced he’s either a vampire or he drinks the tears of eliminated contestants. Or maybe it’s just all that dancing. Seriously, cardio is the best anti-aging cream, and he’s essentially a professional cardio machine.

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Think about it: He’s been lifting, spinning, and lifting some more for almost two decades. That level of physical fitness is basically a time machine. He’s probably got the bone density of a 25-year-old Olympic gymnast. It’s not fair, but it’s fascinating.

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So why do we care about Mark Ballas’s age? It’s not like we’re applying to be his life insurance agent. I think it’s because he’s a bridge between the old-school pro dancers and the new kids. He’s been there so long, he feels like a permanent fixture, like the glitter cannon or Carrie Ann Inaba’s scoring paddles.

He’s somehow older than most of us feel, but younger than we look from just watching the show from our couches. If you’re 38 and feel ancient, Mark is living proof that you’re not. You just need a sequined shirt and a partner who can lift you over their head.

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Also, let’s be real: He’s married now. He married BC Jean in 2016. That makes him a responsible, mature 38-year-old. But on the dance floor? He still has the energy of a 22-year-old who just discovered Red Bull. It’s a beautiful, confusing paradox.

And don’t get me started on his hair. It never changes. I swear he uses a special formula made from pure ambition and hairspray. His hair is so precisely sculpted, it’s a work of art in its own right.

So, to circle back to your original, burning question: Mark Ballas is 38. But here’s the secret—he’s not “old” in the way we think of old. He’s just… seasoned. Like a fine wine or a really expensive cheese. Or a perfectly aged foxtrot.

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If you’re feeling a little insecure about your own age, just remember this: Mark Ballas has been doing the same job since he was 21, and he’s still at the top of his game. He’s proof that you can get better with time, not just older. He’s also proof that a strict diet of Panera catering and pure adrenaline will keep you looking fresh.

So next time you watch him nail a rumba, don’t ask “How old is he?” Ask “How can I get what he’s having?” Because whatever it is—good genes, great hair products, or a pact with the dance devil—he’s clearly winning at life. And at 38, he’s only just getting started. Scary, right?

Anyway, now you know. You can go back to judging the cha-cha without that nagging age question in the back of your mind. You’re welcome.