Ballerina. Dame Darcey Andrea Bussell, DBE was born Marnie Mercedes Darcey Pemberton Crittle in London. Spent some time in Australia as a child. Aged 20 became a principle dancer at the Royal Ballet. Retired from ballet in 2007.
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Dame Margot Fonteyn - WC2
Plaque unveiled by Darcey Bussell. 'Prima Ballerina Assoluta' is a title, nor...
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