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Oti Mabuse explores the extraordinary people who have changed the course of dance.

Professional dancer Oti Mabuse explores the extraordinary people who have changed the course of dance.

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Oti Mabuse's Dancing Legends: Jerome Robbins

Jerome Robbins

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Wayne Sleep talks to Oti Mabuse about his dancing legend, Jerome Robbins.

Ballet dancer Wayne Sleep OBE talks to Oti Mabuse about his dancing legend, Jerome Robbins.

Oti Mabuse continues her journey celebrating the incredible dancers and choreographers who have made a huge influence on the world of dance. 

In this episode, Oti sits down with ballet dancer and choreographer Wayne Sleep OBE. Wayne has danced professionally for over 50 years and starred in productions including Cats and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Wayne cites the Oscar and Tony award winning choreographer and director Jerome Robbins as his dancing legend. 

Jerome Robbins was one of the most accomplished choreographers of the 20th century and his vision led to the creation of the highly celebrated musical West Side Story. His work can be seen in the worlds of theatre, movies and television, and Wayne and Oti together explore the career of this renowned figure with the expert help of writer, Wendy Lesser. 

Oti then heads to the dance studio to be taught a routine inspired by Robbins, with dance teacher James Bennett showing her the ropes. 

Presenter: Oti Mabuse
Producer: Candace Wilson
Editor: Chris Ledgard
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