I'm so happy that I ventured out beyond the Royal Ballet - which is my home, and I love it - but I would never have pushed myself outside of my comfort zone. — Francesca Hayward Copy Share Image
My dad was teaching in Kenya, and my grandparents came to visit me there. They brought me to England, and my dad continued to teach for a bit after, so I just continued to live with my grandparents, because that… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Finding ways to unwind and switch off is just as important as working very hard. — Francesca Hayward Copy Share Image
The force for change I represent is of course from being a mixed-race ballerina. — Francesca Hayward Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I've always been distracted by shopping and when I'm not dancing, I'm probably shopping. — Francesca Hayward Copy Share Image
