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.
Who took over from Darcey Bussell?
Motsi Mabuse took Darcey Bussell’s seat on the “Strictly Come Dancing” judging panel after she stepped down in 2018.
Mabuse is a South African dancer and choreographer who has performed in “Let’s Dance” and “Stepping Out,” among other dance competition programs in Germany. Additionally, Oti Mabuse, a professional dancer who has participated in “Strictly Come Dancing” since 2015, is her sister.
In 2019, Motsi Mabuse was welcomed to the “Strictly Come Dancing” judging panel and has since proven to be a popular addition. She brought her experience as a professional dancer and choreographer to the panel, and audiences praised her for her upbeat and energetic judging style.