7 Facts About Darcey Bussell

1. In 2017, Darcey Bussell received an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow, Scotland.

2. On 18 July 2009, Darcey Bussell received an honorary doctorate from the University of Oxford.

3. In May 2015, Darcey Bussell was co-presenter and dance expert for the Grand Final of the inaugural BBC Young Dancer competition, which was aired live on BBC Two.

4. On 12 August 2012, Darcey Bussell performed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics, descending from the roof of the Olympic stadium as the 'Spirit of the Flame' and leading a troupe of 200 ballerinas.

5. In 2012, Darcey Bussell returned to the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel for the 2012 series as a permanent judge and replacement for Alesha Dixon.

6. In 2004, Darcey Bussell was the subject of a documentary titled Britain's Ballerina.

7. In 2012, Darcey Bussell participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, leading a troupe of 200 ballerinas and 4 male dancers from the Royal Ballet.