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.

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

At the moment I'm enjoying a new challenge at the Royal Opera House, but I'm also keen to pursue my interest in television and particularly in science.

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

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

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

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