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hola soy carolina cruz arrieta y despues de 8 años quiero volver a bailar danza clasica, hace 2 meses empese con algunas clases y me sorprendi que me he recuperado bastante tengo 25 años y estoy muy motivada, yo quisiera saber si a mi edad yo puedo superar la flexibilidad que ya habia obtenido antes, por ejemplo me gustaria mejorar mi mi arabeske.

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Hi Carolina. Sorry I didn't reply immediately - I had to get a translation first! I understand that "after 8 years of not dancing can you can still recuperate your flexibility. You are 25 years old and you already took couple classes and you are very motivated..." etc.

Yes you can! It may take a few months until you feel flexible like before - or even longer, but no matter. If you work patiently and stretch safely, you will recover most or all of it.

If you need any more tips, I have a lot of articles on technique and stretching, relaxing the muscles properly, and strengthening the feet at http://www.balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com and also at http://www.theballetstore.com

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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