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| INFO | 11/20/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: .thank you very much
A: You need to find the best teacher you can and just keep dancing. Use the internet to discover all ...
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| Classes | 11/18/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I write to you beacause I'm a bit confused. I'm 15 years old and I have been danceing for 4 months ...
A: I cannot see you dance, but can imagine that if you are slim and flexible, it is very easy for you ...
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| should i give up on adult beginner ballet | 11/18/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I am a 29yo female and have just started an adult beginner's ballet class. Out of the 5 people in ...
A: I don't think you should give up. The part of the class where you have to memorize combinations is ...
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| Pain in big toe en pointe | 11/17/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I am 13 years old and have been a ballet dancer for 8 years. I have started pointe 2 months ago. I ...
A: I recommend that you see a chiropractor who can both examine your foot for misalignment in the big ...
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| Ballet wear | 11/17/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I am just getting back into ballet after 25 years. I am 43 and I have a child, so I don't exactly ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by yoga pants - loose fitting I assume. The point is whether you feel ...
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| Pointe shoes! | 11/16/2009 | Connie |
Q: My dream has come true... My teacher is putting me en pointe! I'm the only one in my class who's ...
A: If your teacher thinks you're ready it sounds like you're good to go! I would first ask if your ...
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| i have problems with my turn out !!! =S | 11/8/2009 | Connie |
Q: !! I'm from Mexico and I've been doing ballet four years ago...the problem is my turn out It's ...
A: Improving turn out is a difficult thing to do. Our bodies are all different, with different amounts ...
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| could i get into it again? | 11/5/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: i did ballet from age 5 to age 11..but since i moved so much i stopped after that, I'm 15 now and i ...
A: It's not too late to dance ballet again. Get the best teacher that you can, and while it may take ...
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| high arch and pointe shoes | 11/4/2009 | treivilo |
Q: My 12 year old daughter just started en pointe, but we're having some problems with her very high ...
A: Good Morning, Her teacher's right, adding a vamp elastic may help her in keeping the right ...
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| muscles in plies | 11/4/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I would just like to know if you are allowed to use the gluteus maximus muscles when doing plies? ...
A: http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2007/07/ballet-shoes-and-pointe-shoes-and-more_22.html ...
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| toe pain | 10/26/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I have a student that is double jointed in her toes and is suffering pain while on pointe. She ...
A: Your student is hyper-mobile in the toe joints. What about her other joints? Is she hyper-mobile all ...
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| starting pointe | 10/24/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: How old should a girl be before starting pointe? Her teacher would like her to start pre pointe to ...
A: I get this question almost everyday, so below are two of my answers - but first, 12 years old is the ...
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| Summer Intensives: What are they? | 10/20/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I was hoping if you could help answer these questions on summer intensives. What are they? What do ...
A: Rocio. Just google /search ballet summer intensives. You'll get an idea of how many there are! It's ...
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| ballet | 10/19/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: Okay... here it goes. I love to dance ballet and I'm starting beginning pointe but I can afford only ...
A: One thing you can do is to go to the studio owner and ask if there is any clerical/promotional/admin ...
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| Finis Jhung? | 10/16/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: i have recently started taking ballet at a small studio near my hme.im 19 yearsold and this is the ...
A: Your determination and efforts are admirable! I think that Finis Jhung is a good choice, but I have ...
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| 20 year old total beginner | 10/15/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: "Hi :) I'm a twenty year old who's never been very athletic. Literally, never. From lack of ...
A: There is no reason why you shouldn't do a dance class. There will be other adult beginners who also ...
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| developes | 10/10/2009 | Connie |
Q: One more question.. At my dance school there is a certain standard to get into the company. My only ...
A: Unfortunately, the best way to improve them is through taking class every single day. You could ...
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| Ballet as a career. Am I too old? And tips for a higher arabesque. | 10/10/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I am 15 and have been dancing since for 10 years now. The studio that I dance at is in a little town ...
A: To pursue ballet as a career, you would need to get into classes at a professional school. There is ...
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| getting en pointe | 10/2/2009 | treivilo |
Q: I haven't been dancing that long, about 2 and a half years and most of it was just jazz. I recently ...
A: Good Morning Elise, Thanks a lot for your question. I understand your question, and your ...
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| im 12 never danced but would like to | 10/1/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: im 12 and have never dance in ballet but would like to start.I am not sure im am able.
A: 12 is not too late to start ballet. Not at all.... It will be challenging - but get into a ballet ...
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| going en pointe | 10/1/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: My daughter just turned 11 3 weeks ago, she finished her RAD grade 5 ballet and is at the cross road ...
A: I appreciate your concern. Normally, an 11 year old who is not in a professional ballet school would ...
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| pilates | 9/30/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I am 13 and am a new student at ballet and I want to also take up pilates. Will pilates make my ...
A: Pilates will not make your thighs bulky. In fact, Pilates is known for developing long lean muscles, ...
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| Am I too old? | 9/28/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I have danced since I was 4 years old. I have had ballet training, but nothing too rigorous. I quit ...
A: It is not likely that someone with interrupted training could become a professional ballet dancer. ...
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| What standard are ballet schools looking for in auditions? | 9/25/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: Ok so I'm 15 (16 in December) and I am thinking of applying to English National Ballet School, ...
A: I recommend that you audition for any or all of the ballet schools you mentioned as soon as you can. ...
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| running for ballet dancers | 9/19/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I love to go for a run every day for cardio as an addition to my ballet classes, but my teacher has ...
A: I'm going to answer you with a myth-buster: running or any other kind of "aerobic" activity does not ...
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| How Long? | 9/18/2009 | treivilo |
Q: I just started ballet about 2 weeks ago. I had been doing hip hop and jazz, but I like ballet SO ...
A: First of all, be sure your passion for ballet is good, and taking as much lessons as possible will ...
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| Ballet questions from a teacher | 9/18/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I was trained to engage my Lats, press my shoulders down, close my ribs and keep my abs tight for ...
A: You're welcome April, as far as getting back to you... The scapulae are not supposed to be pulled ...
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| Teaching | 9/18/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I completed my exams up to advanced when I was 16 and decided not to go to a ballet school to ...
A: I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with your area. See if there are studios near you that teach the ...
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| Ballet questions from a teacher | 9/18/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I was trained to engage my Lats, press my shoulders down, close my ribs and keep my abs tight for ...
A: Yes, you are right about the temps de fleche. The support for spinal posture is in the lower abs. ...
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| Classes! Less or more? | 9/17/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I came back to ask you about classes. I was supposed to take just one class of ballet, but then my ...
A: To become professional in ballet you need to take more classes now, not in high school. Also you ...
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| ???????????????????? | 9/16/2009 | treivilo |
Q: Ballet dancers are so thin and in shape. What do they eat(diet)/
A: Good morning Chanel, Actually, Ballet Dancers do not _really_ diet,they are just careful about ...
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| Ballet | 9/16/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: why is proper body alignment so important to maintain during the duration of class
A: Neglecting proper posture and alignments in ballet positions will create chronic wear and tear on ...
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| ballet diet | 9/16/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: Hey Dianne, i was just wondering if you could tell me about the diet of a ballerina, what they can ...
A: Like any other athlete, ballet dancers weight and nutritional needs will be relative to their ...
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| teaching after 15 year gap | 9/15/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I had ballet teaching qualifications before I had my family and am considering taking this up again ...
A: I would contact all the studios near you and see if any of them teach the syllabus you qualified in ...
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| Ballet dream! | 9/15/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I'm a sixteen year old boy just starting ballet because I never had the chance when I was younger ...
A: here is an interview I was asked to give at at http://www.balletconnections.com/DianneBuxton which ...
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| Panties? | 9/12/2009 | Connie |
Q: I'm going back to ballet and am really excited! Except for one thing; underwear. I wasn't allowed to ...
A: In a class taught by a kind teacher, it is unlikely that you will be forced to go 'pantiless.' ...
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| I'm scared . . . | 9/12/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I an retaking ballet classes since I stopped about two years ago. I am really glad to be coming ...
A: All dance injuries can be avoided with correct technique. True understanding of anatomy and how your ...
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| My daughter wants to stop ballet! | 9/10/2009 | Connie |
Q: My daughter has been doing ballet since she was 5 years old, she is now 13 and a half andwants to ...
A: If your daughter feels that she wants to quit, it may be best to take some time off. Hopefully this ...
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| pro ballerina | 9/7/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: I know that at age 12 its a little early to be thinking about the future but.. I want to go to ...
A: It's not too early to be thinking about this. Pro ballet dancers are working while their peers go to ...
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| ballet | 9/7/2009 | Dianne M. Buxton |
Q: im rachel and i know you can pretty much start ballet at any age but i was wondering if its okay to ...
A: Rachel, use google to find the studios in your area (which you didn't tell me so I couldn't look for ...
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