I think the shape of our bodies has as much to do with the shape of our parents as it does with training. Deborah Bull bodyparentshape Change image and share on social
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 or physically able, younger dancers are emerging who need the space to perform. Deborah Bull abilitybraindancer share on social
I think it's useful to experience other types of dance and other cultures, and the life of a classical dancer these days is certainly not all tutus! So experience of other dance forms is a good idea. Deborah Bull classicalculturedance Change image and share on social
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 is read through the body, not the words. Deborah Bull apparentlybodyconversation Change image and share on social
But you do have to start young as a dancer if you're going to achieve the physical skills necessary. Deborah Bull achievedancerphysical Change image and share on social
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 time. The rest you have to leave to luck! Deborah Bull advancedrinkeat Change image and share on social
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 just need more of it because they use more energy. Deborah Bull avoidcarbohydratedancer share on social
I have lots of interests, but it's true that dancing is a very full-time job. Deborah Bull dancefullinterest Change image and share on social
Young dancers are training at a very vulnerable time in their lives, through adolescence, and while they are trying to work out who they are as people, never mind as a dancer. So train the whole person, not just the dancer. Deborah Bull adolescencedancerlive share on social
You increase muscle bulk by training against resistance. For example, weights. And in ballet, this isn't the case. Deborah Bull balletbulkcase Change image and share on social
