At aged eleven, you’re learning taking criticism every day and making it a positive thing – otherwise you will never make it in ballet. Francesca Hayward Read Quote
I sew my own shoes – I don’t trust anyone else to sew the ribbons exactly how I like them. Francesca Hayward Read Quote
When I’m performing I just want to tell the audience something. I want every person watching to walk away feeling something. Francesca Hayward Read Quote
I remember being asked for the first time about my race, and it really took me by surprise, just that it was a point that needed to be raised – and then I quickly realised that it was a point that everyone wanted to talk about! Francesca Hayward Read Quote
I love acting, but that’s also kind of what I love about ballet – the acting. So, obviously, film is like an extension of that, which is amazing, but it’s also something I can do a bit later on as well. Francesca Hayward Read Quote
I feel that while my body’s able and I’m young, I’d have so many regrets if I didn’t go for it now with the ballet, because that’s everything I’ve always wanted to do. Francesca Hayward Read Quote
It’s not a normal every day thing to see yourself with fur, but I loved it. Francesca Hayward Read Quote
Finding ways to unwind and switch off is just as important as working very hard. Francesca Hayward Read Quote
