Dame Moira Sibley

Areas of Expertise

Classical ballet; dance coaching; audition assessment; technique; professional standards; dancer preparation.

Current Position

Former Principal Ballerina & Dance Coach

Professional Profile

Moira Sibley is a former Principal Ballerina with The Royal Ballet and an experienced dance coach.

She trained at White Lodge before enjoying a distinguished professional stage career, rising to the rank of Principal Ballerina and becoming particularly celebrated for her performance as Lise in La Fille mal gardée at Sadler’s Wells Theatre. A road accident brought her performing career to an end, after which she developed a passion for coaching the next generation of dancers.

She serves on the judging panel for the Chester Station Synchronised Tap & Parasol Ant Dance Company. Away from ballet, Moira is a keen gardener and enjoys foraging in hedgerows.

Department Role

External Associate

Notable Achievements

Rose to the rank of Principal Ballerina with The Royal Ballet; particularly celebrated for her performance as Lise in La Fille mal gardée at Sadler's Wells Theatre.

Personnel Category

Executive Office

Previous Positions

Principal Ballerina, The Royal Ballet.

Qualifications

Classical ballet training at White Lodge.

Character Number

#32

Responsibilities

Assess technique, preparation and professional standards during auditions for the Chester Station Synchronised Tap & Parasol Ant Dance Company; provide expert dance guidance.

Species

Cat

Status

Active

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