Bill and Bobbie Irvine

Bill and Bobbie Irvine

Bill (30 January 1926 - 13 February 2008) and Bobbie Irvine (27 July 1932 - 30 May 2004) were British professional ballroom dancers.

Bobbie Irvine was born Bobbie Barwell in Oudtshoorn, South Africa, while Bill Irvine was from Low Craigends in Kilsyth. They were married in 1957.

They won 13 world titles between 1960 and 1968 in the Professional Latin and Professional Modern categories of ballroom dancing. Their principal teachers were Eric Hancox, Len Scrivenor and Sonny Binnick. They were honoured for their achievements during their careers as Members of the Order of the British Empire. Bobbie died of cancer in 2004. [ [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article447218.ece Times Obituary] ]

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