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Dianne M. Buxton

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 617
 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".

Miranda Trygg

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
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  • Total Questions 1
 I can answer questions about ballet technique, as well as how ballet technique can be applied to other forms of dance. I would be happy to advise you regarding choosing a school, evaluating a teacher, and artistic expression in dance. I can give some advice regarding fitness for dancers and injury prevention, but please note that I do not have any medical qualifications.

treivilo

France
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.86
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 43
 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.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.76
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Timeliness 9.76
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 307
 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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2009-11-05 could i get into it again?:

Hi Gaby. It's not too late to dance ballet again. Get the best teacher that you can, and while it may take some time to get into shape, you will in time. I recommend The Perfect Pointe Book for getting

2009-11-04 muscles in plies:

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2007/07/ballet-shoes-and-pointe-shoes-and-more_22.html http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/01/finer-details-in-daily-rou

2009-10-26 toe pain:

Hi Suzanne. Your student is hyper-mobile in the toe joints. What about her other joints? Is she hyper-mobile all over, which would include her ankle and other foot joints? The strength of the sole

2009-10-24 starting pointe:

Hi Carrrie. I get this question almost everyday, so below are two of my answers - but first, 12 years old is the usual guide age for putting a student on pointe, providing that their technique is accurate

2009-10-20 Summer Intensives: What are they?:

Rocio. Just google /search ballet summer intensives. You'll get an idea of how many there are! It's almost overwhelming. An intensive is a chance to do ballet all day long and see if you even like doing

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