Deborah Bull Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

“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.”

“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.”