Despite all odds, ballerina Suzanne “Madame” Poole has made a space in the performance world for her 70+ years of experience. Madame Poole has been a ballerina for over seven decades, with years of experience performing and teaching. She danced as a soloist with the Houston Ballet and has instructed ballet in a variety of countries throughout her lifetime.
Ballet is a difficult artform for the body, and Madame Poole had no expectations of being able to perform this long. But her body has given her the opportunity to keep moving, and she’s taken full advantage of the gift.
As a senior performer, Madame Poole showcases her talents onstage and in local retirement homes near her residence in Bournemouth, UK. Her beauty and passion continue to flourish as she showcases her abilities well into her 70s.
Madame Poole is an artist through-and-through. In addition to being a passionate ballerina, she is a poet, with multiple published poetry books. Her love of the arts shines through her dedication to many creative media.
Madame Poole demonstrates that there’s no age limit on sharing one’s gifts with the world. She’s not limited by her age but instead inspired by it. Her performances and writing continue to motivate generations of artists to develop and share their talents despite all potential limitations.
Watch Madame Poole perform a perfectly executed, en pointe ballet routine. Note: the title says she is 100. She is, in fact, around a cool 78 in the video below!
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