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Luba Mushtuk

From her ballroom dancing and choreographing to her current role as a professional dancer on the popular TV show Strictly Come Dancing, Luba has captivated audiences around the world with her exceptional talent and dynamic performances. In this exclusive interview, Luba shares her personal journey to success and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

You’ve had the opportunity to work on several seasons of Strictly Come Dancing, how has that experience influenced your approach to choreography and teaching dance?

It’s definitely made me a much more open-minded choreographer, as everyone is so different and needs a different approach. Strictly also allows me to work with a wide range of dance ability. I absolutely love teaching and finding ways to make it easier for people who haven’t danced before to understand and learn. As a choreographer I like to bring out the strong sides of them through dance. It brings me so much joy to make a person feel comfortable and confident when they’re dancing.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start dancing but is concerned about their fitness level or physical limitations?

I would say do what you can, with what you have – don’t overthink, just do. Motivation won’t come knocking on your door – You just need to do it. And most importantly, have fun!

As a professional dancer, how do you prioritise your physical and mental health?

I believe that both physical and mental health are connected – I really look after myself as a dancer and as a person. Movement, nutrition and general self-care are important for all humans, not just dancers. When I’m on tour, eating the right foods that fuel me with the right nutrients is key to keeping me going during a very busy schedule.

What are some of your favourite foods or meals to fuel your body before or after dancing?

I love to eat healthy and clean. My usual day to day meal plans have a lot of plant based foods. I will occasionally have some fish. I never eat late at night, that’s just become a habit of mine over the years, so my dinner will always be before 7.30 pm. I also do a detox day during the week, usually on fresh juices. Once a year I do one week of Jason Vale’s juice program or go to his incredible retreat. I always feel incredible after that, keep my gut and body happy!

How have you been able to maintain a healthy mindset and cope with any mental health challenges whilst on tour? It all comes with experience. After so many years of touring I have become stronger, physically and mentally – I know my routine and know what works and what doesn’t. But that again comes with experience.

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