Rio Ferdinand’s past life as a ballet dancer is revealed in a campaign being fronted by the new England football captain.The National Portrait Gallery pictures Rio Ferdinand relaxing in a leather chair as part of the marketing drive.
According to Sky News, this refers to his background as a dancer who attended classes four times a week for four years. Born in Peckham, south London, Ferdinand’s sporting career started at the age of 10 when he was invited to the Queens Park Rangers Football Academy.
However, when he was 11-years-old he also won a scholarship to the Central School of Ballet in London. He traveled by bus from his home to central London to get to the classes. The dance lessons improved his natural balance but eventually he chose a career as a footballer and signed his first professional contract in 1995
The Manchester United defender joins historical figures, such as artist LS Lowry, King Charles II, Lord Nelson, and Mary, Queen of Scots, for the campaign.
According to Sky News, this refers to his background as a dancer who attended classes four times a week for four years. Born in Peckham, south London, Ferdinand’s sporting career started at the age of 10 when he was invited to the Queens Park Rangers Football Academy.
However, when he was 11-years-old he also won a scholarship to the Central School of Ballet in London. He traveled by bus from his home to central London to get to the classes. The dance lessons improved his natural balance but eventually he chose a career as a footballer and signed his first professional contract in 1995
The Manchester United defender joins historical figures, such as artist LS Lowry, King Charles II, Lord Nelson, and Mary, Queen of Scots, for the campaign.
2 comments:
I've heard a lot about Rio Ferdinand’s past life as a ballet dancer before too, he used to be one of the best in the field of ballet dancing. However, it doesn't matter what's his interests now as long as he is of same happiness and greater!
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Its good to hear that. Anyway, its amazing for Rio Ferdinand to know both disciplines. At least he knows both. Thumbs up! ballroom dance for kids
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