Darcey Bussell: Dancing To Happiness

Can dance be the key to unlocking mental well-being? Dame Darcey Bussell investigates the science behind the remarkable impact of dance on mood and behavior.

Since retiring from professional ballet, Darcey has championed incorporating dance into every stage of life. Believing that Britain faces a mental health crisis, she argues that its potential to enhance well-being is vastly underestimated.

In this documentary directed by Pamela Gordon, Darcey meets young people struggling with mental health issues, dances with a gentleman living with Parkinson’s disease, and observes young girls blossom with newfound confidence through carefully curated choreography that reflects their personal experiences.