% of what you understand in a conversation is read through the body, not the words.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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