Deborah Bull Quotes

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• Body language is a very powerful tool. We had body language before we had speech, and apparently, 80% of what you understand in a conversation…
• It's not about weight, it's about fitness, and one component of being fit is to have relatively low body fat, because fat is not very…
• It's not magic! It's physics. The speed of the turn is what keeps you upright. It's like a spinning top.
• As you get older, the physical abilities decrease, which is particularly frustrating because your brain gets so good! So as you are becoming less technically…
• Because muscle is heavier than fat, dancers weigh more than you might think, but they are usually very lean.
• You increase muscle bulk by training against resistance. For example, weights. And in ballet, this isn't the case.
• But you do have to start young as a dancer if you're going to achieve the physical skills necessary.
• A good dancer is an educated one, so dont abandon school.
• I think the shape of our bodies has as much to do with the shape of our parents as it does with training.
• It's another myth that dancing distorts or destroys your feet. If you have the right shaped foot to start and a good, strong technique, your…
• At the moment I'm enjoying a new challenge at the Royal Opera House, but I'm also keen to pursue my interest in television and particularly…
• Dancing is a tough career, but I'm glad I spent it at the Royal Ballet.
• Dancing's not always stressful, but I always make sure that I'm prepared as I can be, both physically, mentally, and practically.
• I always recommend a sensible diet, including lots of carbohydrates and avoiding too much fat. Dancers don't need different fuel from other people - they…
• I do take class because I still dance, and yes, I do slip into class with the Royal Ballet from time to time.
• I get to the theatre in plenty of time; I prepare my shoes in advance; I eat and drink the right things at the right…
• I have lots of interests, but it's true that dancing is a very full-time job.
• I've always believed that the facts about dancing are more interesting than the myths, and this was a great chance for me to explore how…
• People often argue about this. Obviously one of the skills in performance is acting, and you can't expect every Romeo to really be in love…
• I enjoy the freedom of modern dance as well as the constraints of classical dance.

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