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About Dianne M. Buxton
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I can answer questions about ballet technique, training, pointe shoes, mens training, diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, been ballet mistress, and director, with dance companies. For any answers related to health questions will offer my experience, but will also automatically include "see a professional".
Experience
dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress
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I.S.T.D. Actra, Actors Equity
Education/Credentials
Graduate of the national Ballet School of Canada. Taught at the National ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard Universtiy.
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You are here: Experts > Music/Performing Arts > Dance > Ballet > toe pain
Expert: Dianne M. Buxton - 10/26/2009
Question
I have a student that is double jointed in her toes and is suffering pain while on pointe. She feels as though her toes are buckling and unstable in the shoe. We have tried taping the toes individually, but this did not help. Is there anything else we can do to fix this problem?
Thank you,
Suzanne
Answer
Hi Suzanne. Your student is hyper-mobile in the toe joints. What about her other joints? Is she hyper-mobile all over, which would include her ankle and other foot joints?
The strength of the sole of the foot is needed for pointe work, so that the toes are not trying to do all the work of holding the foot up in the shoes.
The shoes may be too long or too wide and the foot is not held firmly enough by the shoe.
I am not certain what the pain is from - is the pain in her toe joints, or on the surface of her toes, which buckling, are rubbing on her tights?
I don't think I am able to be too helpful with this since I cannot see the situation.
If you are certain that your student is completely ready to dance in pointe shoes, and that the shoes fit, then have her see a chiropractor or physio therapist to make sure all is right with her feet.
At my blog http://www.balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/
there are articles about dancing in pointe shoes, and exercises to prepare for pointe. The titles are posted in a list down the left sidebar. Perhaps there are some tips in those for you to check out.
All the best to you, Dianne
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