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

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.

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.

A good dancer is an educated one, so dont abandon school.

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

So experience of other dance forms is a good idea.

Because muscle is heavier than fat, dancers weigh more than you might think, but they are usually very lean.