Ballet/Dance team

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Expert: - 3/3/2009


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Hi,
I really want to tryout for my high school dance team this year. I tried out last year and didn't make it.I do ballet, jazz, and tap. Do you know of anything I can do to get in shape for dance team? and do you think should I practice all the dance steps I know in order to prepare for the clinics? If you could answer these questions that'd be great!

Thanks in advance :)

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Hi Sydney. I'm no expert on dance teams. But yes, I think you should practice all the dance steps you can do. If you have been watching the team, practice a routine that is very similar to one of the team's routines to show at the audition.

All the best with this! 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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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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