Entertainment ‘Incredibly blessed’: The 86-year-old dancer on the secret to a long career Published 2 months ago on April 29, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet 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. Related Topics: Up Next Hollyoaks ovarian cancer storyline is ‘devastating but important’ Don't Miss Stephen Fry sues CogX tech conference for £100,000 over fall injuries Continue Reading Latest Sports1 hour ago Tennis: Best shots as Arthur Fery reaches Queen’s quarter-finals Tech1 hour ago Jeff Bezos says AI will create more jobs at VivaTech Paris Sports1 hour ago World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham set to start in England number 10 role against Croatia Travel2 hours ago OFSI issues largest-ever Russia fine to travel tech company World2 hours ago Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison Tech2 hours ago Google, Nvidia and Anthropic bosses’ AI tips for students World2 hours ago Luigi Mangione’s lawyers plan psychiatric defence in state murder trial Bussiness2 hours ago Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year Sports3 hours ago T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt out for at least two matches with calf injury Travel3 hours ago Mayor hails launch of new integrated North East travel website