Dianne M. Buxton - Ballet - Dance - Music/Performing Arts

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Expert Profile: Dianne M. Buxton

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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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 3130
Knowledge	9.82 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.81 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.91 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		340

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/26/08
7	7	10	10	08/20/08
10	10	10	10	08/21/08
10	10	10	10	08/19/08
10	10	10	10	08/16/08

User Comments

Thank you very much for your response. I will be taking your advise. I had never thought about it possibly damaging her toes.
(Tracy on 08/26/08)

Thank you for your prompt answer. I thought out-of-beat dancing would be like trying to sing one thing while listening to another. Your article gav
(David Lawrence on 08/21/08)

Thanks!!
(Denise on 08/19/08)

Thanks so much!
(Mara on 08/16/08)

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Recent Answers from Dianne M. Buxton

2008-08-26 3 year old dancing on toes: Hi Tracy. Unfortunately, you will have to persuade your daughter to give this up, right away. Being as young as she is, she may not feel strain with her tiny weight on her toes. But, dancers do not go...

2008-08-23 starting pointe: Hi Lucy. You may need a year or two before you go on to do ballet classes in pointe shoes. Your core muscles and ballet positions all need to be very strong before you start pointe. Also, and just...

2008-08-22 Should I start again?: Hi Aimee. My suggestion would be this: get into classes at least twice a week if you can. Go for 6-8 months and see how you progress. Learn some Pilates - do a few classes, and maybe continue with...

2008-08-21 Performance: Actually ballet choreography is written down in Benesh or Laban notation. What area of choreography do you want to learn? I believe I have seen choreographic lessons advertised - on DVD. I'll try to track...

2008-08-20 the age and the feet..: Hi Andreina. No there is no problem with your physique. Starting ballet again might feel different than it did before. The faster you gain strength, the better ballet class will feel. Also, you...