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" A good dancer is an educated one, so don't abandon school. "

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" Young dancers are training at a very vulnerable time in their lives, through adolescence, and while they are trying to work out who they are as people, never mind as a dancer. So train the whole person, not just the dancer. "

" 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 always recommend a sensible diet, including lots of carbohydrates and avoiding too much fat. Dancers don't need different fuel from other people - they just need more of it because they use more energy. "

" It's not about weight, it's about fitness, and one component of being fit is to have relatively low body fat, because fat is not very efficient, whereas muscle is. "

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

" I do take class because I still dance, and yes, I do slip into class with the Royal Ballet from time to time. "

" 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. "

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

" 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! "

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

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

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

" 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. "

" 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've always believed that the facts about dancing are more interesting than the myths, and this was a great chance for me to explore how the human body does such incredible things. "

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

" 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. "