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CodeDS/UK/13783
NameIrvine; William "Bill" (1926-2008); MBE; South African-born professional ballroom dancer
Dates1926-2008
GenderMale
BiographyAlong with his wife and dance partner Bobbie Irvine, Bill Irvine won 13 world titles between 1960 and 1968 in the Professional Latin and Professional Modern categories of ballroom dancing. The pair became South African champions, and later settled in London. Their principal ballroom teachers were Eric Hancox, Len Scrivener and Sonny Binnick. They were coached in the Latin dances by Nina Hunt, who became a great friend of the couple.

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