Quotes from Cheryl Burke

Dancing is the best exercise. Not only is it great cardio, but it works everything, strengthening your whole body.

I always lose weight - around 5 to 7 lbs. It's because of our strenuous rehearsals and long hours, which is not relatable to anybody because you're working out 8 to 10 hours a day.

Since a lot of dance movements begin and end with the legs, there is a lot of attention drawn to them. The more sculpted and toned the better!

It's really hard for me to beat around the bush or lie, so sometimes the truth hurts.

Jazzercise classes are a fun way for me to stay fit and dance - and it doesn't require a partner.

I have two sisters and neither one of them are dancers.

I'm not really good on skates. But dance shoes I can dance in!

Just being known for a skill you've worked on your entire life is an amazing feeling.

Sometimes it's harder to untrain somebody with dance experience than it is to teach somebody with a new skill.

My mom is Filipino and my dad is half Russian and half Irish.

When I work out I always focus on activating my core so I'm engaging at all times no matter if I'm doing yoga or if I'm on the treadmill.

I just want everyone to know you are beautiful in your own skin.

I started competing internationally when I was still in school. Every summer I would travel abroad to England because England was the place to be for ballroom dancing.

If you don't have time, just run on a treadmill. It makes you want to eat better.

When I'm not dancing it's important I stay in shape, and for me, because I've been so active my whole life its hard for me just to go on a treadmill and run for a few miles.

You have to embrace your body, whether it's curvy or whatever you may be. You have to embrace who you are. Beauty comes from the inside not out.

You don't have to be a size zero to be beautiful.

You've got to tune out the other people and tune in to what's going on inside. Love yourself. Nourish your body.

Obviously there's a lot of power in a tweet from Trump.

I believe in everything in moderation, including exercise.

After doing 'Dance Moms,' I've been super inspired and motivated to work with girls.

I dance in a three-and-a-half-inch stiletto heel - but it took me a while to get to that level. You really have to be careful not to break your ankle or twist your ankle.

It's tough... My real father - I have my stepdad, my mom remarried - but my real father lived in Thailand, so I barely saw him as it is. So it was really hard for me to go back there and just, I feel like I have a lot of unanswered questions.

I love boxing because it's similar to dancing, you have to memorize certain moves... and it's not just challenging for the body but you have to use your brain as well.