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.

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

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.

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.

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 not magic! It's physics. The speed of the turn is what keeps you upright. It's like a spinning top.

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.