[Cover information]: Darcey's video is a unique insight into the backstage preparation and rehearsal of many of her most famous classical roles. In addition are included 'Herman Scherman', which Darcey dances with Adam Cooper and 'In The Middle Somewhat Elevated', both by William Forsythe.

A performer of charismatic beauty, Darcey is Principal Dancer of The Royal Ballet. On leaving the Royal Ballet School, Darcey had the role of Princess Rose in 'Prince of the Pagodas', created for her by Kenneth MacMillan, as well as Masha in his 'Winter Dreams'.

Darcey has toured worldwide and performed with the New York City Ballet, the Kirov, the Australian Ballet and the Paris Opera.

Her versatility allows her a unique repertory which includes: Mistress Truth-on-Toe in Twyla Tharp's Mr Worldly Wise, Juliet, Giselle, Odette/Odile, Cinderella, Aurora, Sugar Plum Fairy Nikiya, Terpsichore, Raymonda, Manon, Mitz Caspar in Mayerlin, Black Queen in Checkmate, Mathilde Kschessinske in Anastasia.

Darcey won the Prix de Lausanne in 1996, joined SWRB in 1987, and moved to The Royal Ballet as First Soloist then Principal in 1989. She received the Evening Standard Ballet Award for Most Promising Newcomer in 1990. In 1995 she was awarded an OBE.

A full life study of Darcey is exhibited in Madam Tussauds and Alan Jones' famous portrait of her is now hung at No. 10 Downing Street.

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