Darcey Bussell is a retired English ballerina, born on April 27, 1969, in London, England. She is widely considered one of the greatest ballerinas of her generation and is known for her technical precision, grace, and expressive performances.
Bussell began studying ballet at a young age and trained at the Royal Ballet School in London. She joined the Royal Ballet Company in 1988 and quickly rose to become one of its principal dancers.
Throughout her career, Bussell received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production in 1991, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2006 for her services to ballet.
Bussell retired from the Royal Ballet in 2007. Bussell is also pursuing parallel careers in television, books and modelling, and supports numerous British and international charities and dance institutions.
Darcey Bussell Young
Darcey Bussell was born on April 27, 1969, which makes her 53 years old. Darcey Bussell was born in London to Australian businessman John Crittle and his English wife, Andrea Williams.
The family spent some time in Australia, where Bussell attended school before they returned to London for Bussell to be educated at Fox Primary School in Kensington. She was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of nine.
Darcey Bussell Daughters
Darcey Bussell has two daughters named Phoebe Olivia Forbes and Zoe Sophia Forbes with her husband Angus Forbes.
Phoebe Olivia Forbes was born in 2001, and Zoe Sophia Forbes was born in 2004. Both of Darcey’s daughters were born after she retired from her successful ballet career.
Darcey has been private about her family life and has chosen to keep her children out of the public eye as much as possible.
Darcey Bussell Wedding
Darcey Bussell married Angus Forbes, a businessman, in 1997, and they have been together ever since. They live in London with their daughters.
Darcey Bussell Wikipedia
| Born | Marnie Mercedes Darcey Pemberton Crittle 27 April 1969 (age 53) London, England |
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| Occupations | Ballet dancer (active until 2007) Strictly Come Dancing judge (2009, 2012–2018) |
| Spouse | Angus Forbes (m. 1997) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | John Crittle Andrea Williams |
Darcey Bussell Instagram
Darcey Bussell is active on Instagram under the username @darceybussellofficial. She frequently posts photos and updates about her life and work, including her involvement in various dance and charity events.