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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.
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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.
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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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You increase muscle bulk by training against resistance. For example, weights. And in ballet, this isn't the case.
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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.
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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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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!
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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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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!
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Dancing is a tough career, but I'm glad I spent it at the Royal Ballet.
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