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.

I think it's useful to experience other types of dance and other cultures, and the life of a classical dancer these days is certainly not all tutus! So experience of other dance forms is a good idea.

So experience of other dance forms is a good idea.

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

I get to the theatre in plenty of time; I prepare my shoes in advance; I eat and drink the right things at the right time. The rest you have to leave to luck!

I think the shape of our bodies has as much to do with the shape of our parents as it does with training.

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