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Ballroom Dancer's Surprise Taylor Swift Cameo
19 Feb
Summary
- A 71-year-old dancer was unknowingly cast in a Taylor Swift music video.
- She auditioned for an 'unknown artist' before filming began.
- The dancer discovered Swift's identity just ten minutes before shooting.

A 71-year-old ballroom dancer from Wrexham experienced an incredible surprise when she was cast in a Taylor Swift music video.
Denise Sides, a professional dance teacher, initially auditioned for a project by an "unknown artist." The secretive nature of the job required discreet transport to the filming location.
Upon arrival, Sides was astonished to discover that the "unknown artist" was none other than global superstar Taylor Swift. The revelation occurred just ten minutes before filming began for the music video, titled "Opalite."
The music video is noted for its 90s-inspired rom-com theme and features cast members from a Graham Norton Show episode.




