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Hi my name is Dona. I'm 16 years old and have been dancing for about four years. My goal is not to be a professional but i would definetly like to better myself while i'm doing this because i enjoy it very much. So my question is how do i get higher of my heels with absolutely not arches?
Hi Dona. There's a wonderful book I recommend that discusses every aspect of strengthening and stretching feet. You can find it at http://www.linkbrander.com/go/54727
I also talk about the care of feet a lot in my blog entries and articles at http://www.theballetstore.com
Care of the feet involves stretching and relaxing more than the foot muscles, too long to go through here.
Check the material I recommend above, and feel free to ask any more questions. And be very gentle when you stretch!
All the best, Dianne
Hi again Dona. It came to my attention that the link I gave you above, http://www.linkbrander.com/go/54727 was not working for a few days. It is fixed now, and I apologize for any inconvenience.
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Dianne M. Buxton
Expertise
I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".
Experience
dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer
Organizations
I.S.T.D. Actra, Actors Equity
Publications
http://ezinearticles.com
http://ballettoeshoes.blogspot.com
http://streetarticles.com
http://balletconnections.com
Education/Credentials
Graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada where I studied Cecchetti, Bournonville, Vaganova and Graham technique. Taught at the National Ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard University.
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