Hello. I trained in classical ballet for eight and a half years; first at a local dancing school for 3 years in Manchester, then for 3 years at the Northern Ballet School in Manchester . Then from age 16 as a full time student at the Urdang Academy of Ballet and Performing Arts in Covent Garden, London. I became a Professional Dancer when I auditioned at Pineapple Dance Studios [more or less next to my old Ballet School] for a contract as a dancer at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. I danced there for a year. Also in Japan for three years, and 6 months in Hong Kong. I also danced in Manila, Athens and London, and did some great television work, thanks to my Equity Card. Now, not only can I no longer dance the Can Can but I can't even bend down to touch my bloody toes.!!!!