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Hi, I was wondering what I could do to get in shape (especially my abdominals) for Ballet?
Hi Julia. I'm going to list below some articles I wrote that will give you information about your question.
http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/02/build-strength-for-long-an...
http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/03/build-strength-for-ballet-...
http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/02/ultimate-ballet-line-arabe... (scroll down in this article for a super ab exercise).
Mostly, Julia, just doing ballet will get you in shape. Read as much as you can, my articles and the other professional info on line, to make sure you are doing things right. Then, with ballet, repetition builds strength. The above ab exercise will add to that greatly!
All the best, Dianne
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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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