Len Goodman is the Head Judge of Dancing with the Stars and is also Head Judge on the original UK version Strictly Come Dancing. His vast knowledge of Ballroom and Latin American Dancing, which he has gained over a lifetime of competing, judging and teaching all over the world, has made him one of the most popular judges both in the USA and UK.

Len is an examiner for the National Association of Teachers of Dance, a Fellow of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and also a Member of the International Dance Teachers Association. He is also an Adjudicator for the World Dance Council, British Dance Council, Ballroom Dancers' Federation International and also a founding member of The International Dancesport Judges and Trainers Association.

Len has made numerous TV appearances including Entertainment Tonight, E! Entertainment, Good Morning America and Larry King Live. He has also recently released in the UK and USA an instructional DVD on how to dance.

Len has received various Awards in the UK, including a Life Achievement Award for the work he has done in dancing and a Carl Allen Award. His work on Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing has assisted with these programs being nominated and receiving various Awards by the Television and Entertainment industry.

Len Goodman is one of the most popular and well respected characters in the dance fraternity and travels all over world lecturing, teaching and judging.