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Expert Profile: Sarah M. Adams

Expertise:  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.

Experience in the area
Freelance dancer, teacher, and choreographer, 2002-present. Professional dancer, Les Sortilèges (Montreal), 2002-2006.

Education/Credentials
L'École Supérieure de Danse du Québec, 1996-2002.

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Prestige Points: 80
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
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Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
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Total Questions
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17
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User Comments
thank you sooooo much! my friend and i have been arguing about this for a while!
(Sydney on 07/30/08)
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Recent Answers from Sarah M. Adams
2008-08-26  Origin of word "battement" Hello Kate! Like for many expressions from French to English and vice versa, literal translations are misleading. "Battement tendu" would be one of them. 'Un battement' can be loosely translated...
2008-08-04  size Dear Cathy, It depends on the ballet company. The French prefer shorter dancers, while most American companies based on George Balanchine and the Russians prefer taller dancers. Still, these are just...
2008-07-22  knees Hi Rachel, Easy to fix! Start practicing off pointe first. Just repeat élevés with the following in mind: 1- The floor is your friend. Use it as though you were sprouting roots; 2- The crown of...
2008-07-17  Ballet. Dear Tae, To be completely honest, I have not done much pointe work in the past years. The training remains, but it's deep in the recesses of my memory! I'll try to help you as best I can, and perhaps...
2008-07-14  about contemporary Dear Agatha, Many would tell you that it would be nothing but a pipe dream to consider both medicine and dancing. Both are insanely time-consuming and demanding, both on the physical and mental level...
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