Dancer quotes

A creative person has to create. It doesn't really matter what you create. If such a dancer wanted to go out and build the cactus gardens where he could, in Mexico, let him do that, but something that is creative has to go on.

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

As you get older, the physical abilities decrease, which is particularly frustrating because your brain gets so good! So as you are becoming less technically or physically able, younger dancers are emerging who need the space to perform.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Flexability is achieved hrough safe stretching techniques, a little at a time, and always stretch when you are warm. Also, get some good advice from a teacher.