While sadly no video exists of this undoubtedly memorable performance, several photos do. (She was certainly living in an "uptown world," no?) The lyrics present an especially interesting parallel to Diana's royal troubles and affairs. "Uptown Girl" had reached number one in the United Kingdom in 1983 and staying atop the charts for five whole weeks, making it second biggest-selling single of the year. Sleep came up with the moves - including bits of jazz, ballet and even a kickline - but the music choice came from the princess. (At 5 feet and 11 inches, Diana towered over the 5-foot, 2-inch ballet dancer.) "But I soon realised she had a good sense of humour, and that we could have some fun with our height difference." "My first thought was, she’s too tall to dance with me," Sleep said in The Guardian. Photo credit: Princess Diana Archive - Getty Images
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