I think it's useful to experience other types of dance and other cultures, and the life of a classical dancer these days is certainly not all tutus! So experience of other dance forms is a good idea.

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!

Body language is a very powerful tool. We had body language before we had speech, and apparently, 80% of what you understand in a conversation is read through the body, not the words.

I think the shape of our bodies has as much to do with the shape of our parents as it does with training.

I think it's useful to experience other types of dance and other cultures, and the life of a classical dancer these days is certainly not all tutus! So experience of other dance forms is a good idea.

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

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