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24 || MOST FITNESS || JUNE / JULY 2016MFM: Who was your inspiration for dancing and fitness? Why did they inspire you?AC: My parents always wanted an artistic child, and I was given that role by them. I seek and find inspiration time and time again from old movies and classic performers like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. I love %u201cSinging in the Rain%u201d and %u201cTop Hat.%u201d Old movies in general inspire me so much; I really love old Hollywood.MFM: Would you like to go to Russia to be a guest dancer or to perform?AC: I would love to go back to Russia to perform. My entire career has taken place in the United States and the UK; it would be great to go back to my roots.MFM: When you decide to stop dancing on television, what would you like to do?AC: I would love to continue to do something in the dance world, like direct or choreograph. I feellike it definitely helps being a dancer, to direct dancers. I%u2019d love to tap into the healthy lifestyleworld too and create a fitness program.MFM: What was the best advice you received about maintaining fitness and nutrition?AC: Treat your body well. Be good to it!MFM: Have you ever experienced Cryotherapy? How do you reduce pain and recover from dancing?AC: I%u2019ve never used cryotherapy, but I%u2019ve heard good things and would be open to it. For recovery, I always use the Russian bath houses. Going from the hot to cold water does the trick every time.MFM: Do you see dancing as a fitness alternative instead of going to the gym?AC: For me, I don%u2019t see dance as a fitness alternative. I think my body has adapted to dancing because I%u2019ve been doing it for so long. Going to the gym is also beneficial for me, but for a person who doesn%u2019t dance professionally, dancing is definitely a great workout.MFM: Would you like to dance in Cuba?AC: I would LOVE to go to Cuba. I%u2019ve always been mesmerized by the Cuban culture, and going toCuba is definitely on my bucket list!