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By Lucy Crabtree | Published 14th January 2019 | Full size is 634 × 921 pixels

Barbara, seen as a child with a ballet award, has seen her renowned dance skills win her the top Grade award, with a pass rate of 73 per cent with no concession made for her age.

Barbara, seen as a child with a ballet award, has seen her renowned dance skills win her the top Grade award, with a pass rate of 73 per cent with no concession made for her age.