I always recommend a sensible diet, including lots of carbohydrates and avoiding too much fat. Dancers don't need different fuel from other people - they just need more of it because they use more energy.

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

You can't reduce lactic acid, but you can increase your tolerance to it. I do this through running or cycling, but it's a good idea to match your training bout to the type of dance you do.

I have lots of interests, but it's true that dancing is a very full-time job.

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

As you get older, the physical abilities decrease, which is particularly frustrating because your brain gets so good! So as you are becoming less technically or physically able, younger dancers are emerging who need the space to perform.

Dancing's not always stressful, but I always make sure that I'm prepared as I can be, both physically, mentally, and practically.