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CodeDS/UK/13784
NameIrvine; Bobbie (1932-2004); South African-born professional ballroom dancer
AliasBorn Bobbie Barwell
Dates1932-2004
GenderFemale
BiographyAlong with her husband and dance partner Bill Irvine, Bobbie 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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