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Expert: - 11/20/2009


Question
hello well I've been doing ballet for 4 years and I love it a lot I am 22 now and I know I may be too old to become a professional but I want to know if there is a possibility or what kind of training I have to follow to become better..thank you very much

Answer
Hi Sandra. You need to find the best teacher you can and just keep dancing. Use the internet to discover all the teachers in your area.

It is possible for you to train to be a teacher, if you want that. I don't know what area you are in so I can't help, but try to find a studio with good credentials.

You are right in that it is probably not possible at 22 to train to be a professional ballet dancer.

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".

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dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer

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I.S.T.D. Actra, Actors Equity

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http://ezinearticles.com http://ballettoeshoes.blogspot.com http://streetarticles.com http://balletconnections.com

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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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