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Question
my first question is whats the best way to practice fouettes?
my second question is should you switch your right shoe with your left shoe and left shoe with right shoe or is that bad for your feet(if so why?)?
thank you for your time and consideration
-dancer101
Hello dancer 101. Here's an article on practicing fouettes:
http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2007/11/7-highly-effective-tips-fo...
Switching shoes might work for some dancers, but that depends on the shape of your foot. Pointe shoes tend to mold to your foot shape, so switching shoes for many would be very uncomfortable. I knew a couple of dancers who always did and said it was so the shoes would wear out evenly, and might last longer. Now I would think that for example, if the shoe was wearing significantly on the big toe side, the dancer is pronating, or rolling in a lot.
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
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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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