The hardest thing about 'Strictly' is having to sit still for so long; it just about kills me. — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
I hate exercise when it's a regime, but I love a bit of dance, just moving the whole body. — Darcey Bussell Body Copy Share Image
Looking after myself is something I probably have to be much more conscious of than the average person. — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
Dancing has always been a passion for me, one that I will probably never be rid of. — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
Since finishing my professional dancing career, I've been conscious of not letting myself go. — Darcey Bussell Career Copy Share Image
Being a ballerina can be a very unnatural life, especially after you've had children. — Darcey Bussell Ballerina Copy Share Image
I can't imagine leaving the theatre altogether. My dressing room has become a home from home. — Darcey Bussell Dressing room Copy Share Image
I'm a grazer by nature - fruit, nuts - but I try to discipline myself and sit down for regular meals when… — Darcey Bussell Discipline Copy Share Image
I am not a big vitamin-taker. I have vitamin C during the winter, but eating lots of fruit and veg does the… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
Over the years, I've had two ankle operations, torn my hamstring, had my hip resurfaced, and snapped the anterior cruciate ligament in… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
I joined the Royal Ballet School when I was 13. Before then, I'd done ballet twice a week after school. The rest… — Darcey Bussell Ballet Copy Share Image
I wore myself out physically and mentally over my career, and I couldn't be there for my daughters in ways I should… — Darcey Bussell Career Copy Share Image
I need help to ensure I grow old gracefully! So now I always apply moisturiser and foundation with an SPF, to protect… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
I've achieved everything I've wanted to achieve, so I'm not scared of failure. I never gave up, however bad the injuries got. — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
For every dancer, no matter how amazing your career, there's more to life than ballet. Being adored by your audience, it's only… — Darcey Bussell Amazing Copy Share Image
I was pretty rubbish when I first started dancing. I didn't understand the discipline of working on one step over and over… — Darcey Bussell Dance Copy Share Image
Ballet is a healthy world despite what people might think. There's a perception that ballet dancers are skinny and unhealthy, but that's… — Darcey Bussell Ballet Copy Share Image
Now I'm on television, I'm far more conscious of my skin than I used to be - I would often leave the… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
I was incredibly supple and did gymnastics as well. So half of my injuries are because I am over-supple and the joints… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
It is entertainment; we mustn't forget that. Dance is entertainment. You can have the best technicians in the world, but they'll be… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
Before a show, I usually give myself two-and-a-half hours to get ready. I prepare my shoes first. New ballet pumps can sound… — Darcey Bussell Ballet Copy Share Image
I've always been quite conscious of it, though I don't know why. I would never overspend, and I have to know exactly… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
As a little girl, I didn't dream of being a ballet dancer; I dreamt of being a movie star like Ginger Rogers… — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
On Boxing Day, we always go for a walk in our wellies with the dogs, no matter where we are. — Darcey Bussell Copy Share Image
Even after having children, after five months I was dancing again, which was kind of crazy. — Darcey Bussell Children Copy Share Image
