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How Do You Say That?!Vicki-Jo Eva: The one with the Gin-Fuelled Sleep Story!In ep 156 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Vicki-Jo Eva joins Sam and Mark to talk about stepping into a warm bath of gin, how varying the pace on a sleep story for younger listeners can make all the difference, and we ask is there a difference between bringing a character and bringing personality? Our wildcard's feature a prim and proper lady who's disgusted by alcohol, a man leaping across a floor of lava, and an amateur sleuth on the trail for clues.Our VO question this week is all about what skill...
2026-01-1634 min
I'm FineBallet legend Dame Darcey Bussell: 'the resilience you learn as a dancer, training, & the knocks'Send us a message with any of your thoughts, questions and feedback I’m Fine hosted by Jean Campbell meets Dame Darcey Bussell DBE – the celebrated Former Principal of The Royal Ballet and current President of the Royal Academy of Dance to discuss artistry, discipline, grace and perseverance in life – and her journey with dance. From the psychology, the all-immersive, physical and mental strength to the evolution of a dancer’s career, Darcey reflects on shift of identity, pushing through pain, retiring and reinvention as they discuss the pressures of perfection, motherhood, the importance movement, education, wellbeing and rein...
2025-12-1056 min
Voices of British BalletDonald MacLearyIn this podcast featuring Donald MacLeary, the ballerina Darcey Bussell makes a fascinating and full introduction to her friend and mentor. She stresses the importance of a coach who is both knowledgeable and intuitive, for a dancer flourish. The backbone of British ballet is storytelling and both Darcey and Donald underline how important it is to keep this tradition alive. Donald Macleary is in conversation with the dance critic Alastair Macaulay.Donald MacLeary was a dancer noted for his finesse and natural romanticism, and for his legendary partnering skills. He had an association with The Royal...
2025-09-0921 min
Voices of British BalletPeter WrightDarcey Bussell introduces this interview with Peter Wright. A man of the theatre through and through, in this conversation Peter Wright shows us that fulfilling one’s destiny can be fraught with difficulties and that the path is not always clear-cut. Peter talks about seeing his first ballet, running away from school and then joining Kurt Jooss’ company, Ballet Jooss, as an apprentice in 1943. He tells us about the other companies he danced for before the moment, in 1949, when he first joined Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet.Peter Wright was born in London in 1926. He was origin...
2025-07-2923 min
Hanaz Writers PodcastSky Arts Week – Hanaz Writers Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 29Come take an exciting look at Sky Arts Week, a national program that brings creativity into classrooms in Ireland and the UK.
The adoption of the five main artistic disciplines, Marks, Images, Words, Moves, and Sounds, by schools is celebrated in this episode. Students explored self-expression through engaging and impactful activities, utilising a range of media, including superhero drawings, stop-motion movies, spoken word poetry, and flash mobs.
Hear how young students, led by Fleur East, Darcey Bussell, George the Poet, and Will Sliney, used art, dance, narrative, photography, and music to unleash their creativity and...
2025-07-1917 min
Voices of British BalletBeryl GreyDarcey Bussell introduces this episode featuring the dancer Beryl Grey.Beryl Grey is in conversation with Frank Freeman, who sadly died in 2011, about her early training, first with Madeleine Sharp and then with Phyllis Bedells before going to the Sadler’s Wells School at the age of 10 in 1937. She joined the Sadler’s Wells Company when she was 14, and started performing leading ballerina roles almost straight away. She talks about this, and about touring during the war, before concluding with an account of the Company’s historic opening performance of Sleeping Beauty at Covent Garden in 1946....
2025-05-2119 min
Why Dance MattersDames Arlene Phillips, Darcey Bussell & Monica Mason: special episodeThis special episode was recorded live to celebrate International Women’s Day. The RAD gathered three distinguished dancing dames in front of an invited audience to discuss their lives in dance. A ballerina, an artistic director and a choreographer: Dame Darcey Bussell, Dame Monica Mason and Dame Arlene Phillips. All three were previously guests on Why Dance Matters, and there are other points of connection: Darcey and Monica were both luminaries of the Royal Ballet and are now the RAD’s President and Vice-President respectively; Darcey and Arlene have both been judges of Strictly Come Dancing. This is a rare...
2025-04-1736 min
Voices of British BalletChristopher WheeldonDame Darcey Bussell talks to Natalie Steed to introduce an interview with the dancer and choregrapher, Christopher Wheeldon.Christopher Wheeldon talks in 2003 with his former classmate and Royal Ballet First Soloist Jane Burn. Christopher speaks about his early years in dance with candour and charm, mentioning Anatole Grigoriev, his teacher at White Lodge, and his early forays into choreography with the inspirational Norman Morrice.Christopher Wheeldon was born in 1973 in Yeovil, Somerset. He started training as a dancer from the age of 8. From 1984-1991 he attended the Royal Ballet School, winning the gold...
2025-03-2521 min
Amanda Wakeley: StyleDNASeason 6 - Style DNA: Darcey BussellIn the final episode of Season 6 of Style DNA I go on a style journey with none other than the Retired Ballerina, the President of the Royal Academy of Dance, Presenter, Judge and Classical Ballet Coach at the Royal Ballet Company …the dazzling and divine Dame Darcey Bussell DBE.
Full disclosure, I have been a fan of Darcey’s dancing for as long as I can remember …not only was she the most technically brilliant ballerina she danced with such a palpable joy and flare that she was mesmerizing to watch. Much of our conversation centred ar...
2024-11-271h 09
Why Dance MattersBritt Tajet-Foxell: pioneering performance psychologyDid you know the Royal Ballet had a performance psychologist? Britt Tajet-Foxell was a pioneer in the discipline, which is more familiar in the sports world. As well as dancers and musicians, Britt also works with elite athletes: at the Olympics in Paris, she’s working with teams from both the UK and her native Norway. There may be less stigma around discussing mental and emotional health than when Britt began her career – but she still addresses sensitive subjects like anxiety, returning from injury or taking on an exposing leading role. Britt Tajet Foxell was a chart...
2024-07-1130 min
Not Just a GardenGardeners' World 2024 Recap: Ep 15NJAG is back with Gardeners' World 24 recaps! Today in episode 15 we got to see how Nick Bailey's new garden in Northamptonshire is coming along and Bob Chambers gave some aphid advice from his veggie patch. Bryan and Linda Goodey wow'd us with their cactus knowledge from Cactusland at Southfield Nurseries and Adam took us to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens where Emily Hazel explained the huge renovation plans. Finally we went to Sheffield where "skipaholic" Rob King and his wife, Tess, and children, Lenny and Lola, showed us around their beautiful garden full of nooks and crannies....
2024-07-041h 11Why Dance MattersJakob Wheway Hughes: Fonteyn 2023 gold medallistJakob Wheway Hughes was gold medallist at the Royal Academy of Dance’s Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023. The Fonteyn took place at His Majesty’s Theatre in London, the opulent home of Phantom of the Opera. Jakob performed a new solo and a bravura classical variation, and seemed strikingly at ease on stage, communicating his dance to the packed audience. It was no surprise that Dame Darcey Bussell, the RAD President, presented him with the gold medal. Jakob,16, who trains at Tring Park School tells us why dance matters to him.Find out more about the...
2023-11-2329 min
Everything Under The SunHow was ballet invented? With Dame Darcey Bussell. Why do penguins waddle? What are bones made from?We're back for the second episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun coming out soon and moved to Bali, Indonesia!We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world.This week the questions are:Who invented ballet? We have ballerina and former Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Darcey Bussell answering this one, thank you Darcey!Why do penguins waddle? We...
2023-09-0815 min
The Acrobatic Arts PodcastEp. 67 Nurturing Growth & Confidence through ACRO Exams with Caroline TwellsJoin us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Caroline Twells, founder of Caroline Green Dance and Theatre Arts. Caroline shares her dance journey, studio's offerings, and the transformative power of AcroDance exams. From fostering individual strengths to building life skills, this episode is a must-listen for dancers, teachers, and studio owners. Tune in now for a dose of dance wisdom and motivation!About Caroline TwellsMiss Caroline started her dancing career at the age of 5. At the age of just 20, she opened the school in a small village hall on the outskirts of...
2023-08-1626 min
Lucy Talks020: how dance can make you more confident, connected and better at failing | Lucy Talks with dance psychologist Dr Peter Lovatt“There’s no such thing as the wrong body to dance.”
This week on the pod, I’m talking with Dr Peter Lovatt, a dancer, dance psychologist and the author of ‘The Dance Cure’. I recently read Peter’s book and loved it, so thought it’d be fun to chat with him and share all his wisdom about finding confidence, self esteem and connection through dance.
Honestly - dancing is a superpower. It was fascinating to hear about all of the ways dancing improved Peter's life, but I think the thing I've taken away the most is Pete...
2023-01-2355 min
So, What Do You Do?I'm a Ballet Dancer; Mayara MagriThis time, we're joined by none other than London's Royal Ballet's newest Principal Dancer, Mayara Magri.Growing up to non-theatrical parents in Brazil's Rio Di Janeiro, Mayara has worked at her craft since she was 8 years old and now stands as one of the greats in ballet - as well as being a permanent member of the Company, until the moment she decides to retire. We hear about her life in ballet, the real pinch-me moments she's had so far - wearing the original tutu worn by the great Darcey Bussell, to stepping out on the Main...
2022-11-011h 05
Today in DanceApril 27Happy Birthday to Jack Cole, Zohra Sehgal, Leon James, Gus Solomons, Jr., and Darcey Bussell!
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2022-04-2704 min
Why Dance MattersDame Darcey Bussell: the most famous British ballerina of her generationIn this episode, we meet dance royalty – Dame Darcey Bussell, who is President of the Royal Academy of Dance. Darcey has been a warm and inspiring figurehead for dance as an artform and for the RAD in particular – whether it’s through her glittering career as a principal ballerina with the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden, or as a broadcaster, or as a judge for seven years on Strictly Come Dancing. Speaking in the RAD’s purpose-built new home in London, we ask if dance feels like a home to her? And why does dance matter to Darcey?
2022-04-1322 min
Front RowA Clockwork Orange, the National Poetry Competition winner announced, Slow Horses and Coppelia reviewedCritics Sarah Crompton and Abir Mukherjee review Slow Horses, the brand new series from Apple TV+ starring Gary Oldman, Kristen Scott Thomas, Olivia Cooke, Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves and Jonathan Pryce. Slow Horses is based on the novel of the same name by Mick Herron, which is part of the author's Slough House series. It tells the story of a team of British intelligence agents who have all committed career-ending mistakes, and subsequently work in a dumping ground department of MI5 called Slough House.New ballet film Coppelia is an innovative family feature with an original score...
2022-03-3142 min
The Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryNoel Gallagher, Matt Ridley, Ed Gamble, Dame Darcey BussellThis week on the show we welcome friends from the world of sport, dance, music and literature. The musical genius of Noel Gallagher celebrates a decade of his High Flying Birds. Chatting new music and the greatest hits album ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol. 1’.The marvellous mind of Matt Ridley turns the pages of his ingenious new book 'How Innovation Works’.Funnyman Ed Gamble shares news of his enormous 53-date stand-up 'Electric Tour'.And the former Royal Ballet Principal Dame Darcey Bussell waxes lyrical about the British Ballet Charity Ga...
2021-06-1858 min
2021-05-2908 min
Saturday LiveSara CoxSara Cox has been entertaining the nation for 25 years, first through Channel 4 and MTV, then as host of Breakfast on BBC Radio 1 and now drive time on Radio 2. She joins Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles to discuss her latest project, TV book club Under the Covers.Ben Dunne’s teenage son River died in a tragic road traffic accident in Sweden alongside his fellow bandmates from Viola Beach and their manager. They were on the cusp of stardom, scheduled to play a series of festivals in the UK and beyond. In the years following the tragedy, Ben ha...
2021-05-291h 24
Dance Magazine PodcastFreelance Ballet Careers, the Dance-Drag Connection, and Madelyn HoA transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-64Links referenced in/relevant to episode 64:-CNN story on Rawiri Waititi's use of Māori dance as protest in New Zealand parliament: https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/12/asia/rawiri-waititi-maori-haka-parliament-scli-intl/index.html-Pointe piece on Darcey Bussell's benefit gala: https://www.pointemagazine.com/british-ballet-charity-gala-2652965182.html-New York Times guide to Broadway shows' reopening plans: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/13/theater/broadway-reopening-guide.html-Times piece on the West End's return: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/12/theater/west-end-reopening.html-Pointe profile of Ballet Unleashed: https://w...
2021-05-2049 min
At Your ServiceAT YOUR SERVICE - 21 FEBRUARY 2021Lent started last week, with pancakes on Shrove Tuesday followed by Ash Wednesday - and now we have 6 weeks to prepare for the great celebration of Easter. We start this week's programme by asking how we might make best use of this time - should we be be 'giving up something' and just be grumpy for the whole of Lent? - or would it be better to look on these weeks as a chance to 'spring clean' our life - to ask God's forgiveness for the things we know we could have done better - to look again at our...
2021-02-2129 min
The Graham Norton PodcastElvis Costello, Samantha Giles and Dame Darcey Bussell.Clockface, witches and dance.
2020-10-311h 07
Move Beyond WordsDarcey BussellOn this week's episode, Elizabeth and Charlotte are very excited to share their conversation with the talented and leading lady of British Ballet, Dame Darcey Bussell.As one of the most famous British dancers of her generation. During her nearly twenty years as a Principal of the Company she won renown for her unique combination of a tall, athletic physique with soft lyricism. Her extensive broadcast work includes appearing as a judge on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and presenting The Royal Ballet’s cinema simulcasts, broadcast worldwide.And now she is on the Move Beyond...
2020-10-0744 min
Storytime with JuliaDelphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes - Part 2Delphie is invited to join Madame Zarakova's ballet school and, wearing the red ballet slippers given to her by the older woman, she finds herself in the Land of Enchantia, where she must bring the Nutcracker back to life by dancing.
Story by Darcey Bussell
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Jingle music:
Ukulele Fun by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5441-ukulele-fun-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-04-0224 minStorytime with JuliaDelphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes - Part 1Delphie is invited to join Madame Zarakova's ballet school and, wearing the red ballet slippers given to her by the older woman, she finds herself in the Land of Enchantia, where she must bring the Nutcracker back to life by dancing.
Story by Darcey Bussell
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Jingle music:
Ukulele Fun by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5441-ukulele-fun-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-03-3027 min
NetSupport RadioGiselle and Kelly from DDMIX for Schools talk about their primary school dance activities programmeGetting kids moving (and enjoying it) is sometimes a challenge, but is something DDMIX for Schools (Diverse Dance Mix) aims to change. Created by Dame Darcey Bussell, DDMIX is a new programme to enable teachers (even non-specialists) to deliver varied dance activities for their primary school pupils, which they will hopefully enjoy!
2020-01-2708 min
Private PassionsDarcey BussellDarcey Bussell became principal dancer of the Royal Ballet at the age of only twenty; she went on to become a household name thanks to her seven years as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, a job she unexpectedly stepped down from earlier this year. In conversation with Michael Berkeley, she looks back at a career which started when, against the wishes of her mother, she went to ballet school at thirteen – and was desperately unhappy, thinking she’d made the worst mistake of her life. Alone, away from her family, she used to listen to Mozart’s Requ...
2019-12-2938 min
Steve Wright’s Big GuestsKeira Knightley, Dame Darcey Bussell and Graham NortonKeira's in the The Nutcracker And The Four Realms & Darcey and Graham discuss their books
2018-11-0126 min
Sound of DanceDarcey Bussell"The first thing you're told is listen, listen to the music - the music and the step are as one. As a child you're not always aware of this".Katie Derham talks to a Darcey Bussell about a dancer's relationship with music. Darcey Bussell, as a Principal at the Royal Ballet for nearly twenty years and now a judge on Strictly Come Dancing, has prepared many roles for the stage, and also has a broad range of tastes in music. She looks back over her career, and to some of her earliest forays in dance, to consider...
2017-07-1432 min
Cultural ExchangeTamara RojoSpanish ballerina Tamara Rojo is Artistic Director and Principal Dancer at English National Ballet. She talks to John Wilson about her favourite ballet The House of Bernarda by Mats Ek.
The interview is accompanied by selected clips from the BBC archive:
Sylvie Guillem on Mat Ek's Carmen; Deborah Bull and Fiona Shaw on Pina Bausch; Darcey Bussell on the physical strain of being a ballerina; Darcey Bussell on life at the Royal Ballet School; Deborah Bull on Mats Ek's Sleeping Beauty
Full details of each clip is available at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016p5mb/profiles...
2013-04-2317 min
Front Row WeeklyFR: Darcey Bussell; Alfie Boe; Hermione NorrisBallerina Darcey Bussell reflects on her career; tenor Alfie Boe; actress Hermione Norris; singer Donny Osmond; actor Damian Lewis; refurbishment at the Bristol Old Vic and novelist Howard Jacobson.
2012-09-071h 10
Front Row: Archive 2012Darcey Bussell, Bob Dylan reviewed, and the Bristol Old Vic reopensWith John Wilson.Ballerina Darcey Bussell reflects on her career, in the light of a new photographic book chronicling her remarkable time with the Royal Ballet. She also looks ahead to her new role as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing.Bob Dylan's new album Tempest is released next week. It is the singer's 35th studio album in 50 years of recording, and features three tracks of over seven minutes, with the title track about the sinking of the Titanic coming in at almost a quarter of an hour. The New Statesman's music critic Kate Mossman...
2012-09-0628 min
Step Inside A Breakthrough Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Summer in Enchantia by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/13051to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Summer in Enchantia
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
Release date: 03-11-10
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
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2010-03-111h 17
Embark On The Game-Changing Full Audiobook Experience!Magic Ballerina (10) - Rosa and the Special Prize by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12957to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Magic Ballerina (10) - Rosa and the Special Prize
Series: Magic Ballerina, Book 10
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 47 mins
Release date: 02-10-10
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
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2010-02-1047 min
Absorb The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Immersive!Magic Ballerina (12) - Rosa and the Three Wishes by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12987to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Magic Ballerina (12) - Rosa and the Three Wishes
Series: Magic Ballerina, Book 12
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 49 mins
Release date: 02-10-10
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
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2010-02-1049 min
Tune In To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.Delphie and the Magic Spell by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12976to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Delphie and the Magic Spell
Series: Magic Ballerina, Book 2
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 43 mins
Release date: 02-04-10
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
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2010-02-0443 min
Get Lost In The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Best-Selling!Delphie and the Fairy Godmother by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12897to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Delphie and the Fairy Godmother
Series: Magic Ballerina, Book 5
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 45 mins
Release date: 02-04-10
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
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2010-02-0445 min
Don’t Miss The Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook Now, Book-Lovers!Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12968to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes
Series: Magic Ballerina, Book 1
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 43 mins
Release date: 02-04-10
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
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2010-02-0443 min
Journey Through Your Day With A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook.Magic Ballerina (17) - Holly and the Ice Palace by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/113653to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Magic Ballerina (17) - Holly and the Ice Palace
Series: Magic Ballerina, Book 17
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 43 mins
Release date: 02-04-10
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Performing Arts
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2010-02-0443 min
Get Hooked On A Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Delphie and the Birthday Show by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/13026to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Delphie and the Birthday Show
Series: Magic Ballerina, Book 6
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 44 mins
Release date: 02-04-10
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
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2010-02-0444 min
Press Play On The Most Inspiring Full Audiobook Today!Magic Ballerina (18) - Holly and the Land of Sweets by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/13052to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Magic Ballerina (18) - Holly and the Land of Sweets
Series: Magic Ballerina, Book 18
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 44 mins
Release date: 02-04-10
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
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2010-02-0444 min
Start: This Must-Listen Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.Delphie and the Glass Slippers by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/12962to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Delphie and the Glass Slippers
Series: Magic Ballerina, Book 4
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 46 mins
Release date: 02-04-10
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
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2010-02-0446 min
Press Play On This Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Delphie and the Masked Ball by Darcey BussellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/13032to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Delphie and the Masked Ball
Series: Magic Ballerina, Book 3
Author: Darcey Bussell
Narrator: Helen Lacey
Format: mp3
Length: 44 mins
Release date: 02-04-10
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
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2010-02-0444 min
Desert Island Discs: Archive 2005-2010Darcey BussellSue Lawley's castaway this week is the ballerina Darcey Bussell OBE. At the age of twenty, she became the Royal Ballet's youngest Principal and went on to dance on the international stage in Paris, New York, St Petersburg and Milan. She was spotted by the great choreographer Sir Kenneth Macmillan at the age of 16, and though tall for a ballerina, she had an energy that he found refreshing. In 1989 she made her debut in Covent Garden as Princess Rose in The Prince of the Pagodas, a role created for her. Her classical repertory has included principal roles in Swan...
2006-05-1436 min
Desert Island DiscsDarcey BussellSue Lawley's castaway this week is the ballerina Darcey Bussell OBE. At the age of twenty, she became the Royal Ballet's youngest Principal and went on to dance on the international stage in Paris, New York, St Petersburg and Milan. She was spotted by the great choreographer Sir Kenneth Macmillan at the age of 16, and though tall for a ballerina, she had an energy that he found refreshing. In 1989 she made her debut in Covent Garden as Princess Rose in The Prince of the Pagodas, a role created for her. Her classical repertory has included principal roles in Swan...
2006-05-1436 min