What is Darcey Bussell's Net Worth?
Darcey Bussell, an English retired ballerina, boasts a net worth of $10 million. Born in London, England in April 1969, Bussell trained at both the Arts Educational School and the Royal Ballet School. Her professional ballet career began with Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet before she became a principal dancer for The Royal Ballet at the young age of 20. She is widely celebrated as one of the foremost British ballerinas of her time.
Career Highlights and Contributions
Bussell's commitment to The Royal Ballet spanned her entire professional career, yet she also showcased her talent as a guest artist with many leading ballet companies, including the Kirov, NYCB, the Australian Ballet, and the Hamburg Ballet. After retiring from ballet in 2007, Darcey Bussell remained deeply involved in the dance world.
Roles and Patronages
- President of the Royal Academy of Dance since 2012
- Patron of the Sydney Dance Company, the Du Boisson Foundation
- President of the Birmingham Royal Ballet's fundraising appeal
- Patron of Cecchetti UK, the International Dance Teachers Association, Cecchetti Australia, the New English Ballet Theatre, and the Dance Teachers' Benevolent Fund UK
Television and Awards
In 2012, Bussell joined the judging panel of BBC's 'Strictly Come Dancing'. She has also been honored with a Gold Medal from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Notably, in November 2014, she assisted 'Strictly' contestant Mark Wright in overcoming his on-stage nerves.
