So if the dance is five minutes long, make yourself run for perhaps eight minutes. That way, you over-train and the dance will seem easier.

Body language is a very powerful tool. We had body language before we had speech, and apparently, 80% of what you understand in a conversation is read through the body, not the words.

But you do have to start young as a dancer if you're going to achieve the physical skills necessary.

Dancing is a tough career, but I'm glad I spent it at the Royal Ballet.

People often argue about this. Obviously one of the skills in performance is acting, and you can't expect every Romeo to really be in love with their Juliet!

I do take class because I still dance, and yes, I do slip into class with the Royal Ballet from time to time.

I've always believed that the facts about dancing are more interesting than the myths, and this was a great chance for me to explore how the human body does such incredible things.