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Expert: - 9/16/2009


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Hey Dianne,
i was just wondering if you could tell me about the diet of a ballerina, what they can and can't eat, how much of each thing.....etc. Also, is there a specific weight you need to be to be a ballerina? If so, what is it? thanks very much
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Hi Amber. Like any other athlete, ballet dancers weight and nutritional needs will be relative to their skeletal type and height.

Here is a link to an interview I was asked to give at at http://www.balletconnections.com/DianneBuxton

which covers a lot about good diet for dancers. Here is a link to a protein calculator:

http://www.criticalbench.com/protein-calculator.htm

which gives a formula anyone can use.

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

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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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