'Incredibly blessed': The 86-year-old dancer on the secret to a long career
Dancer Joanne Banks first stepped on stage in Northern Ireland in 1958 as a teenager with the Royal Ballet, now 86 years old she is back on the boards.
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Dancer Joanne Banks first stepped on stage in Northern Ireland in 1958 as a teenager with the Royal Ballet, now 86 years old she is back on the boards.
Joanna Banks, 86, reflects on her enduring dance career, sharing insights from her performances with the Royal Ballet and her return to the stage in Northern Ireland.
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