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Expert: - 6/24/2009


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I started ballet last year to help me with my agility for football and now I am hooked. One of my goals this summer is to be able to do the splits. Do you have a good stretching routine that you do with your classes?

Answer
Hi Tim. Following is a link to an article about stretching.

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2007/09/ballet-shoes-stretching-an...

It's quite detailed, and should help you out. Always be warmed up to stretch, and be  patient with it.

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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