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Question
i am 20 years old and i want to star taking ballet classes i just afraid i am unable to maintain the required physical strength i have been making cycling for about 10 months 4 days a week for 50 minutes but i am not sure if have the resistence and flexibility necesary ballet is a demanding sport do you think i need more time and exercise to be able to take ballet clases
Hi Erika. If you were to take ballet 4 days a week, you would build the strength necessary to do it. Flexibility improves as well, and if you are not flexible you would learn the appropriate stretches and add stretching to your daily practice.
If you would like to read more about ballet and stretching, there are many articles at http:/www.balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/
A list down on the left sidebar shows titles of the posts in different categories (pointe, turnout, etc.,) where you can get a little familiar with the demands of ballet.
All the best, Dianne.
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Dianne M. Buxton
Expertise
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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