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Expert: - 8/16/2009


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I did Ballet from the age of 6 till 10, then stopped as the school closed down, I am now 15 and have taken Ballet up again I am in Grade Four at the minute. I have in the past passed all my exams with distinction, and I skipped ahead a Grade as my teacher thought I was very good. I am planning to audition for the Royal Ballet School (Upper School) in about 6-7 months. Do you think I will be prepared enough?.

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Hi Callan. I couldn't say because acceptance would depends on the competition at the time, as well as your physical abilities and your talent.

You will be assessed for the potential of what you can do in 4-5 years you have left to train. Do all you can - read a lot about ballet technique, and fine tune your own as much as possible.

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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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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