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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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