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 Travel27 minutes ago Business Travel to China | #MobilityMinute Sports47 minutes ago England v New Zealand – second test, The Oval: England off to strong start despite Stoke’s absence Bussiness1 hour ago Fed holds US interest rates steady amid uncertainty over Iran deal Sports2 hours ago Women’s T20 World Cup: India claim convincing win over Netherlands Sports3 hours ago Tennis: Best shots as Arthur Fery reaches Queen’s quarter-finals Tech3 hours ago Jeff Bezos says AI will create more jobs at VivaTech Paris Sports3 hours ago World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham set to start in England number 10 role against Croatia Travel3 hours ago OFSI issues largest-ever Russia fine to travel tech company World3 hours ago Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison Tech4 hours ago Google, Nvidia and Anthropic bosses’ AI tips for students