American born Royal Ballet Soloist Tristan Dyer talks to us ahead of World Ballet Day (2 Oct), giving us an insight into life with the prestigious ballet company, his favourite roles, and how he prepares for the stage.

Listen to Tristan talk about what he loves most about dancing, what inspired him to join The Royal Ballet and one of his favourite career moments of dancing with the gorgeous Sarah Lamb (pictured above - photo by Bill Cooper).

Tristan also shares his experiences of studying with The Royal Ballet School, The Australian Ballet School, The National Ballet of Canada School and shares his advice for aspiring dancers.

Follow Tristan on Instagram: @tristandyer

You can read the interview here.

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Tristan Dyer in rehearsal for The Age of Anxiety ©ROH. Bill Cooper 2014

Tristan Dyer and Yuhui Choe in rehearsal for Scènes de ballet, The Royal Ballet © ROH Tristram Kenton, 2014

Tristan Dyer and Akane Takada in rehearsal for Within the Golden Hour, The Royal Ballet © 2016 ROH. Photograph by Andrej Uspenski

Sarah Lamb as Elizabeth and Tristan Dyer as Victor in rehearsal for Frankenstein, The Royal Ballet © 2016 ROH. Photograph by Bill Cooper

Leticia Stock as Clara, Tristan Dyer as Hans Peter and Artists of The Royal Ballet in The Nutcracker, The Royal Ballet © 2017 ROH. Photographed by Karolina Kuras