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

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.

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.

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

It's another myth that dancing distorts or destroys your feet. If you have the right shaped foot to start and a good, strong technique, your feet should be fine.

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