Mark Ballas Reveals What Qualities The Perfect DWTS Partner Has

Mark Ballas will be back on our TV screens as a pro on Dancing With The Stars, and we could not be more thankful.

After taking a few seasons off, Mark will be back on the floor with another partner and speaking with People recently, he’s narrowed down what really makes a perfect partner.

“It’s a mixture of things,” he says. “Dancing is not the be all and end all. People can come on with dance experience and fans freak out saying, ‘That’s not fair!’ But dance ability has nothing to do with who is going to win. It’s about having a connection and a willingness to learn.”

Mark adds, “If you have a partner who really knows what they’re getting themselves in for and are willing to listen and work hard – and most importantly a trust between you – then all you need is a little spark of skill or natural talent and you’re going to go far.”

All those things are really important to Mark, too. He’s won two mirrored-ball trophies with partners with those qualities.

“If you’re lucky enough to tick all the boxes, that’s when there’s a match made in heaven.”

We’ll find out just who Mark is dancing with this season on Wednesday, September 6th. Come back to JJJ for the full cast announcement!