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Dianne M. Buxton U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.86 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 18.3 --Last 90 Days(hr) 11.1 Total Questions 872	I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".
treivilo France Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.91 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 61.7 --Last 90 Days(hr) 403.9 Total Questions 122	I can help and explain things related to ballet dancing, ballet learning and ballet performances. I can support people asking questions about pointe shoes, either they are beginners, intermediate or advanced ballet dancers.
Connie U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.75 Clarity of Response 9.87 Politeness 9.93 Response Time(hr) 28.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 34.4 Total Questions 389	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

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Dianne M. Buxton

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I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".

treivilo

France

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I can help and explain things related to ballet dancing, ballet learning and ballet performances. I can support people asking questions about pointe shoes, either they are beginners, intermediate or advanced ballet dancers.

Connie

U.S.

Available

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

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2012-02-08 associate ballet:

Hi Carla. I have not been through the kind of process myself, so searching, I found this site: www.idta.co.uk which offers membership and information. They offer the following books, among many others:

2012-01-27 Weight... sure you here this one a lot... a few other things:

Hi Ashton. Since you are still growing, it is hard to know what your weight should be. Rather than count calories, try a carbohydrate reduced but healthy diet for a while. You can truly live well with

2012-01-19 Ingrown tonail pain on pointe .:

Hi Kayla. If you can,try to lift up the point that is hurting you and trim it or file it into a more rounded shape. If this is difficult or too painful you may have to see a podiatrist to do this

2012-01-12 Ballet rotation and turnout:

Hi Maddy. You can ease out the tension in your rotator muscles with a Pinkie Ball. http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2009/10/understanding-myofascial-r is a link to where

2012-01-12 flexability:

Hi Sam. It's too bad your daughter hates the Front Splits Fast routine. It takes a lot of patience, and also I hope she will come to understand how the myofascial release factor influences how flexible

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2012-02-08 associate ballet:

2012-01-27 Weight... sure you here this one a lot... a few other things:

2012-01-19 Ingrown tonail pain on pointe .:

2012-01-12 Ballet rotation and turnout:

2012-01-12 flexability:

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