Darcey Bussell

Date of Birth: April 27, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Darcey Bussell is a renowned English retired ballerina and a former judge on the popular television show “Strictly Come Dancing.” Bussell was born in London, England, and was originally named Marnie Mercedes Darcey Pemberton Crittle. She trained at the Royal Ballet School and rose to prominence when she joined the Royal Ballet in 1988. Due to her exceptional talent and dedication, she quickly became a Principal dancer at the young age of 20, one of the youngest in the company’s history. Bussell’s career as a ballerina is marked by her performances in iconic roles such as Odette/Odile in “Swan Lake,” Aurora in “The Sleeping Beauty,” and the title role in “Giselle.” After retiring from ballet in 2007, she expanded her career to include television, writing, and public speaking. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2006 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2018 for her services to dance.

5 Interesting Facts about Darcey Bussell

1. Darcey Bussell became a Principal dancer with the Royal Ballet at the age of 20, making her one of the youngest to achieve this status.

2. She was named “Ballet Dancer of the Year” in 1991 by the London Dance and Performance Awards.

3. Bussell made a notable appearance as a guest judge on “Strictly Come Dancing” before becoming a permanent judge from 2012 to 2018.

4. She has authored several books, including children’s books and her autobiography titled “Darcey Bussell: A Life in Dance.”

5. In 2012, Bussell performed at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics, showcasing her enduring influence and popularity in the dance world.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Darcey Bussell

1. “Ballet is hard enough when you know what you’re doing; when you don’t, it’s much harder.”

2. “Dance has always been my passion and my escape.”

3. “I think the best thing about being a dancer is that you get to be someone else for a while.”

4. “Life is about experiences, and ballet has given me some of the best ones I could ever have hoped for.”

5. “The discipline and training of ballet have given me a work ethic that has served me well in all areas of my life.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Darcey Bussell’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Darcey Bussell has two daughters with her husband, Angus Forbes, a businessman. Their names are Phoebe Olivia Forbes, born in 2001, and Zoe Sophia Forbes, born in 2004.