There was never really a moment that I decided that I wanted to be a ballet dancer. It's always just felt like it's what I was meant to do. — 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
