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He started studying with Muriel Carr and the Royal Ballet School , joined Royal Ballet in 1966 and became a Principal Dancer . He had an incredible jump and spin. In 1973 he established a World Record by doing an Entrechat Douze - a jump with six beats. The record still stands to this day. He has danced many roles including a solo in Jazz Calendar , and David in David And Goliath . He also acts. His acting credits include Tigger in Winnie The Pooh and Villiers in Soldiers. His Choreography credits include David And Goliath . He is also particularly famous for being the shortest male dancer ever admitted into the Royal Ballet School. Had he not left his Audition for the school early and not missed his final Physical Examination , he would not have gained a place. He is often chosen for character roles due to his unusual physique. In 2003 he appeared in the reality TV series, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! . In the 2005 - 2006 pantomime season he appeared in 'Beauty and the Beast' at the Theatre Royal, Windsor . He is currently a judge on BBC's Strictly Dance Fever, alongside Ben Richards, Arlene Philips and Stacey Haynes. |
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