Darcey Bussell first joined the Royal Ballet in London. She became a principal dancer there at a young age and quickly rose to fame for her exceptional talent and artistry. Her career with the Royal Ballet spanned over two decades, during which she became one of the most celebrated ballerinas in the world.
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She trained at the Arts Educational School and the Royal Ballet School, she was later employed by the Royal Ballet, where she became principal.
Ballet was first introduced in the US in 1901 when The Ballet Russe, a Russian technique company started touring and perfroming in the states.
The Royal Ballet Company in London, England is one of the premier first tier ballet companies in the world. Their school is very prestigious and has great training!
Ballet was first originated in Russia
There are several first tier ballet academies in the world. Many times, if a school is connected to a premier company, their training is very distinct. The School of American Ballet (NYCB), Jaqueline Kennedy Onasis School (ABT), The Royal Ballet School, The Paris-Opera Ballet, The Kirov (Mariinski) Ballet, The Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Danish Ballet, and much more.