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Dianne M. Buxton

U.S.

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Expertise

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".

Experience in the area

dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress

Organizations

I.S.T.D. Actra, Actors Equity

Education/Credentials

Graduate of the national Ballet School of Canada. Taught at the National ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard Universtiy.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Richard	11/23/09	10	10	10	10
Sandra	11/22/09	10	10	10	10
Emma	11/10/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much. I have a .....
liz	11/06/09	10	10	10	10
Shannan	10/27/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Dianne M. Buxton

2009-11-20 INFO:

Hi Sandra. You need to find the best teacher you can and just keep dancing. Use the internet to discover all the teachers in your area. It is possible for you to train to be a teacher, if you want that

2009-11-18 Classes:

Hi Mathilde. I cannot see you dance, but can imagine that if you are slim and flexible, it is very easy for you to "look the part" of a ballet student who has trained for longer than you have. The

2009-11-18 should i give up on adult beginner ballet:

Hi Lia. I don't think you should give up. The part of the class where you have to memorize combinations is the hardest for adult ballet beginners, when you have so much else to think about. However, it's

2009-11-17 Pain in big toe en pointe:

Hi Clara. I recommend that you see a chiropractor who can both examine your foot for misalignment in the big toe joints, (and then adjust as needed), and also take an x-ray if he/she deems it necessary

2009-11-17 Ballet wear:

Hi Kelli. I'm not sure what you mean by yoga pants - loose fitting I assume. The point is whether you feel confident in your ballet technique, or do you want your teacher to see what you are doing in

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