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70 || MOST FITNESS || APRIL 2016ballet dream off at a very young age because my parents couldn%u2019t afford it. So it was my way of reliving that little girl%u2019s dream.MFM: With a ballet background what would you say was the most difficult dance? What was the most fun and came most naturally to you? Do you have an interest in doing more ballroom or exploring dance further after your experience?JK: Quick Step was definitely the hardest and my worst dance. That one was my least favorite. My favorite I would say was the futuristic Paso because it was so cool and totally different then what has ever been done on that show. To top it off, it was nominated for an Emmy! After DWTS, I haven%u2019t pursued dancing because it%u2019s hard to continue it without having a partner like Derek Hough to teach you. I loved doing the show, but to continue dancing on that level takes up your whole life as it is many hours a day of rehearsals.MFM: Dance is a great workout-but what is your daily workout regimen like?JK: I try to work out 2-5 times a week. I take classes at Equinox, mostly consisting of a total body workout from cardio to strength training to barre classes. I like to change it up so that I never get bored, and it challenges the body.MFM: You have said that Poland%u2019s Next Top Model is more fun than the American version-What is something you learned from doing that show? Best advice for future contestants?JK: It%u2019s definitely shot as a better quality show than the USA version, plus our finale is live so anything can happen which makes it exciting. Also, the judges don%u2019t choose the winner, only the viewers do, so we all find out who the winner is at the same moment and get to live in that anticipation with the contestants. I always tell the contestants and anyone else who asks me for advice about getting into the business that they need to build thick skin because it%u2019s a cutthroat business, and there is tons of competition. And most of all they need to be professional by always being on time and respecting the client.MFM: Who are your go-to designers? JK: I love Stella McCartney handbags because she is a huge animal lover, and her whole line is vegan and cruelty free.MFM: What is your favorite look/style that you wear the most often?JK: When I%u2019m not working and don%u2019t need to be out and about I love to be casual with no makeup, hair pulled up in a bun, and sweat pants on. But if I want to dress up for an event or a dinner with friends, my favorite are small, super sexy dresses that show some curves and a nice pair of stilettos. MFM: What is your ideal of a perfect date night with your husband?JK: Being at home with him and the dogs and being lazy on the sofa and watching movies. Nothing beats that as it doesn%u2019t happen very often in our household, so when we have that moment we cherish it.