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I am 13 and I am trying to find a good ballet class. It's so hard to find a good one!! I've looked online, and anywhere else you can think of, but I can't find one! Can you tell me a good class in Indianapolis, Indiana? If not, could you tell me someone who can?

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http://www.indyballet.org/WHY_ISB.html

Hi Johnny. I don't know if you looked at this site, but the faculty is pretty impressive. I would investigate the classes there.

http://www.bangkokcompanies.com/Dance/indiana_dance_schools.htm

scroll down past the dancewear for the site just above. I couldn't find more either, Johnny and I'm not familiar with the current ballet scene there. But there are a few on this list.

Keep looking! And all the best, Dianne.

http://www.ballerinasacademy.com/  Here's one I missed. I think the faculty looks good, especially for the first couple of years of training.  The school has a smaller feel to it, but the teachers have good backgrounds.

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Dianne M. Buxton

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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".

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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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