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Hi my name's Christi and i haven't been doing for ages but i have a problem with the balance how does it work in know it goes side to side and i thought you went down up up to the side but in the videos ive watched they go down up then spring to the other side i hope this isn't to confusing i wasn't sure how explain it.
Hi Christi. Yes, you go 'down, up, down' and rise on the "AND" count in the music so you can go "down' on the other side.
So if you're counting a waltz, a 3/4 , you go "AND" down on 1,up on 2, down on 3, then up on "AND" and down on 1 on the other side.
I hope this clears the timing up for you.
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
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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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