Ballet/stiff feet

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Expert: - 7/4/2009


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any alternative ways to help students with stiff feet in placement and control while developing strong feet?

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Hi Joey. Below are links to 4 articles I wrote about help for stiff feet, and proper use of foot muscles. While the theme of each article is a little different, it is all about feet. I think you will be able to extract the information you are looking for.


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

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/05/men-in-ballet-how-to-get-m...

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2009/06/ballet-pointe-shoes-and-ho...

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2009/06/care-of-shin-splints-or-pr...

If you want further or more detailed information, get The Perfect Pointe Book. I got it at http://www.linkbrander.com/go/70655 That author outlines foot exercises in relation to placement, or correct ballet positions, control, core muscles, and much more. You can become an incredible expert as a teacher or coach with this book. Also, the author is very available to ballet teachers through the community she is building through the users of this book.

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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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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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