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 Sports15 minutes ago World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham set to start in England number 10 role against Croatia Travel26 minutes ago OFSI issues largest-ever Russia fine to travel tech company World31 minutes ago Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison World53 minutes ago Luigi Mangione’s lawyers plan psychiatric defence in state murder trial Bussiness1 hour ago Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year Sports1 hour ago T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt out for at least two matches with calf injury Travel1 hour ago Mayor hails launch of new integrated North East travel website Sports2 hours ago Jenny Simpson: Olympic medalist receiving treatment after ‘medical incident’ Entertainment2 hours ago Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its ‘cautionary’ message about tech Entertainment2 hours ago BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan