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Expert: - 6/6/2009


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QUESTION: I need ballet tips for strengthening my ankles in preperation for pointe, a
good diet for a twelve year old who is active a lot, ankle strengethening
excersizes, ways to improve my arch, and upper body strengthening
excersizes. Any tips?

ANSWER: Hi Julia. Here are some articles with exercises that will help you.

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

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/10/use-of-theraband-for-balle

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/09/healthy-fats-for-ballet-da  this article is about healthy fats, something dancers routinely neglect to learn about. Other than that, a balanced diet of proteins, salads and vegetables will keep you healthy, providing you do not have a medical condition.

From the blog mentioned above there are more articles on diet as well.

All the best, Dianne

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QUESTION: Do you have any idea where I can get a theraband? That would help a lot!
Thank-You muchly! Sorry about the grammar, it's just a thing I like to say.

Answer
Hi Julia. I believe you can get them at Target. Also you can check the Sports stores like Big 5 - they will be in the area with the weights and dumbells.

You would also find them anywhere that sells supplies for doing as yoga.

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

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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