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Expert: - 1/5/2009


Question
What are the benefits of teaching Classical Ballet to children?

Answer
Hi Hayley. You mean for the children? This sounds like a homework question and I would only be able to tell you the standard answer - training strength, reflexes, coordination, memory, balance, and grace, is all to be gained by studying ballet. That could all be elaborated upon up to the point of writing a book.

Perhaps importantly, why ballet classes and not swimming, track or team sports? Because any art engages an individual on a soul level, that's my belief. It opens up a vista on life that otherwise cannot be experienced.

Children instinctively know this and appreciate it. That is what I believe anyway.

Hope that is a good answer for you! All the best, Dianne

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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".

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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