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

Young dancers are training at a very vulnerable time in their lives... So train the whole person, not just the dancer.

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!

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

You increase muscle bulk by training against resistance. For example, weights. And in ballet, this isn't the case.

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

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!