More pensioners taking up ballet thanks to Strictly

Name: More pensioners taking up ballet thanks to Strictly
Uploaded: 2013-10-18T07:15:53.000Z
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Description: More and more pensioners are taking up ballet, according to the Royal Academy of Dance, putting the phenomenon down to the popularity of films and TV programmes like Strictly Come Dancing.

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The number of pensioners signing up for ballet classes has soared by 70%, according to the Royal Academy of Dance.

The phenomenon is being attributed to TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and films including the Oscar-winning Black Swan.

James Cook reports.

18 October 2013