Darcey Bussell
English ballerina and Royal Ballet star
Born
April 27th, 1969
56 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent ballerina, she trained at the Royal Ballet School and joined the Royal Ballet in 1988. Achieving the rank of principal dancer in 1992, she performed in classic productions such as 'Swan Lake,' 'The Nutcracker,' and 'Giselle.' Retiring from classical ballet in 2007, she expanded her career into television and dance-related projects, becoming a judge on 'Strictly Come Dancing.'
Principal dancer at the Royal Ballet
Starred in 'Swan Lake' and 'The Nutcracker'
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