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Okay... here it goes. I love to dance ballet and I'm starting beginning pointe but I can afford only one class a week... AND there are no scholarships available... I am supposed to take at least 2 classes a week... What should I do?
Hi Emily. One thing you can do is to go to the studio owner and ask if there is any clerical/promotional/admin help that is needed, and could you trade 2-3 hrs of work a week for an extra class.
Studios need help most of the time, especially with performances, answering phones, even cleaning. Sometimes assisting a teacher in a ballet class full of 4-5 year olds is needed. Ask!
Other than that (and I don't know how old you are), working and paying for your class may be an option - babysitting? Tutoring a younger child with homework? Use your imagination and see what you can come up with.
I hope this helps...
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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