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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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