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Darcey Bussell, born on April 27, 1969 in London, United Kingdom, is a ballet dancer, choreographer and model. That puts Darcey Bussell at 57 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and National Dance Awards.
My Take
Darcey Bussell represents the rare ballerina who became a genuine household name beyond the dance world. Trained at the Royal Ballet School and rising through Sadler's Wells, she earned a damehood and a string of honors that mark her as one of Britain's defining dancers. What fascinates me is her second act as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, where she translated elite technical knowledge into warm, accessible television. That bridge between the rarefied stage and mainstream BBC audiences is something I admire deeply.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Darcey Bussell
- Name (Japanese)
- ダーシー・バッセル
- Reading
- だーしー・ばっせる
- Born
- April 27, 1969 (age 57)
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- ballet dancer / choreographer / model / writer / children's writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- National Dance Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Darcey Bussell born?
Born April 27, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Darcey Bussell from?
Darcey Bussell is from London, United Kingdom.
What does Darcey Bussell do?
Darcey Bussell works as ballet dancer, choreographer, model, writer, children's writer.
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