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Expert: - 5/10/2009


Question
Hi, I was just wondering if you could tell me some safe stretches and exercises to increase my pointe range? Thanks.

Answer
Hi Liz. There are two links below. The first one is a short post from my blog that gives a link to some good diagrams of the feet and lower leg.

The second one is  a post about creating more flexibility in your ankle for an increase in your range of motion.

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2009/02/great-site-for-more-about-...

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-create-more-flexibi...

Please feel free to ask if you have any further questions. 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".

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 http://ballettoeshoes.blogspot.com 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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