The Royal Academy of Dance is an institution that trains to a very high standard. — Darcey Bussell Academy Copy Share Image
One thing I've learned from 'Strictly' is timing and the craft of the talk. — Darcey Bussell Craft Copy Share Image
I would love more children, but no. I'm very lucky to have had my two. — Darcey Bussell Children Copy Share Image
I danced so intensely, I learned the hard way that sometimes you can push your body too far. — Darcey Bussell Body Copy Share Image
Ballet is quite unnatural on the joints. My body is just worn. My joints are 10 years older than me. — Darcey Bussell Ballet Copy Share Image
My 'new' knee now feels like a bionic knee compared with my old one. — Darcey Bussell Knee Copy Share Image
I used to wear long jumpers, but they made me look like a bag tied up in the middle. — Darcey Bussell Bag Copy Share Image
I wanted to inspire every little girl who wants to be a dancer to fire their imagination about the joys of being… — Darcey Bussell Dance Copy Share Image
I do a Zumba class at least twice a week, which entertains me and keeps me fit, and I have two dogs… — Darcey Bussell Class Copy Share Image
When I had kids, I had to work out how to keep my stamina up. I learned the power of protein and… — Darcey Bussell Keep Copy Share Image
I've come to realise that being on 'Strictly' is like being in another theatre company and performing a live production. — Darcey Bussell Being Copy Share Image
When I coach dancers, I always like to get on the dance floor with them or describe something by showing them. — Darcey Bussell Always Copy Share Image
Classical ballet is very extreme. You're doing it six days a week, and it's a kind of obsession of perfecting a move.… — Darcey Bussell Ballet Copy Share Image
I've got that personality where I've always been determined. As a dancer, I was constantly improving and perfecting. I guess it's innate. — Darcey Bussell Always Copy Share Image
The best thing is to lie in a warm Epsom salts bath for 15 minutes and then go straight to bed. You… — Darcey Bussell Best Copy Share Image
When I started, there was a very strong image of what the ballerina was supposed to be in her tights and her… — Darcey Bussell Ballerina Copy Share Image
I know, for me, dance did inspire me. Not just in how I feel but that confidence of being able to hold… — Darcey Bussell Body Copy Share Image
Fonteyn was our first proper British ballerina, and from the moment I started dancing, her image engulfed me. In my first year… — Darcey Bussell Ballerina Copy Share Image
When I was at the Royal Ballet School, I remember receiving my first eyeshadow palette from Marks & Spencer as a gift.… — Darcey Bussell Beauty Copy Share Image
I loved gymnastics, and my gymnastics teacher said ballet was essential to help my dance routines in competitions. I only really went… — 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 Always 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 Astaire 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 Best Copy Share Image
I know some people aspire to a ballerina's body, but I looked forward to feeling more feminine. — Darcey Bussell Ballerina Copy Share Image
I'm a size 8-10. I never weigh myself - I go on how tight my jeans are. — Darcey Bussell Go Copy Share Image
