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Ballet Dancer Darshan Bhuller

World-famous ballet dancer Darshan Bhuller passes on his expertise to eager children at his former school in Leeds.

Current affairs 1982 8 mins

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Overview

Ballet dancer Darshan Bhuller talks about his life, from his childhood in Leeds to his high-flying international dancing career. Bhuller returns to his old school in Leeds and inspires many youngsters there to pursue a career in dance.

Darshan Bhuller is a world-famous ballet dancer who discovered his talent whilst growing up in Leeds. Bhuller has danced for the London Contemporary Dance Theatre and Siobhan Davies Dance Company. Ballet dancing is notoriously difficult and can cause significant bodily injuries due to the immense strain that is exerted on the body. However, the discipline remains highly-competitive and popular throughout the world.