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Connie
U.S.
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| I can answer lots about ballet, specifically the Vaganova syllabus. I'm still training, but both my parents were professional dancers, so most answers will be coming from them, not me. :) They're the experts. Obviously, questions about difficult technique, etc, would be better answered with someone else, but if you're just becoming interested in dancing, or are having problems with basic steps, like pirouettes or plies, then I may be able to help | Available
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Lisa
U.S.
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| I am able to answer nearly all questions about classical ballet technique, terminology, choreography, staging, history, education, costuming, pointe shoes, ballet slippers, etc. I enjoy answering questions, and can also answer most questions about other types of dance technique,(especially modern and jazz) or other things regarding dance in general. I won't answer questions better left to a medical professional. | Available
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Dianne M. Buxton
U.S.
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| I can answer questions about ballet technique, training, pointe shoes, mens training, diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, been ballet mistress, and director, with dance companies. For any answers related to health questions will offer my experience, but will also automatically include "see a professional". | On Vacation
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Sarah M. Adams
Canada
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| I can answer questions in French as well as English. I can answer general questions about classical and neo-classical ballet, contemporary and modern dance, as well as most hybrids and folk dances from Canada, Europe, the Mediterranean, and Mongolia. I am familiar with almost all terms and methods, though I have only touched upon Vaganova briefly. Questions on training (where/when/with whom to train), injuries, the dance industry, and choreography for children, teens, opera, amateurs and semi-professionals are my specialty.
I may also serve you in French, ballet's official language. | On Vacation
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2008-07-02 Too far over the box!: Hi Sarah. Holding your ankle back is a technique that ballerinas use, in specific places in choreography. So it's ok to do that sometimes. Strengthening the metatarsal area will help. Here's one exercise...
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2008-07-01 An Indianapolis Ballet Studio: http://www.indyballet.org/WHY_ISB.html The faculty above is pretty impressive. I would investigate the classes there. http://www.ballerinasacademy.com/ I think this faculty looks good too. Go...
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2008-06-30 Me Taking a Ballet Class: http://www.indyballet.org/WHY_ISB.html Hi Johnny. I don't know if you looked at this site, but the faculty is pretty impressive. I would investigate the classes there. http://www.bangkokcompanies...
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2008-06-26 back to ballet: Hi Anna. I have a lot of articles at http://www.balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com, on all the above. If you read through them, and have any unanswered questions, please get back to me. The weight...
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2008-06-26 ballet lessons: It's definitely not too late to start! You might be best off finding an adult beginning ballet class to start with. Those are slightly slower and will teach you the basics without you having to be in...
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