For a long time everyone had a stereotype of ballet that it was easy and that we were just prancing around. But thanks to the Internet, and being able to share live performances and broadcast them to the world so… — Francesca Hayward Copy Share Image
I'm so happy that I ventured out beyond the Royal Ballet - which is my home, and I love it - but I would… — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
I've had to learn not be freaked out by big roles... and to take it all one step at a time, quite literally. — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
When I was a wee baby, if I heard any music, I would just get up in my buggy or my pram and start… — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
I remember being asked for the first time about my race, and it really took me by surprise, just that it was a point… — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
I am embarrassed to say that I regularly wake up to a message from my Matchesfashion.com personal shopper, saying, 'Hey, it's Charlene, just letting… — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
Finding ways to unwind and switch off is just as important as working very hard. — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
The force for change I represent is of course from being a mixed-race ballerina. — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
I always critique myself but I'm realistic - I know I can do better but I'm never that hard on myself, either. — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
On stage I have to amplify some of my emotions with my back or make something a little bit more obvious because my audience… — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
When I was younger, in my living room, I used to put 'Cats' the stage musical video on and I used to copy Victoria. — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
I've always been distracted by shopping and when I'm not dancing, I'm probably shopping. — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
I love all of the ballets that have a really strong story in them where I get to play a character. I don't enjoy… — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
Sometimes I wonder if people really want my smelly old shoes, but some people seem quite thrilled by them. So I'm like, OK, well,… — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
In ballet, it doesn't matter who you are. If you're good, it's such a rare thing, so unusual, that the talent will go wherever… — Francesca Hayward Copy Share
