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!

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.

I enjoy the freedom of modern dance as well as the constraints of classical dance.

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

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

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.

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!