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Hi Dianne!
I am a 13 year old girl %26 I am VERY serious about dance. I have good technique, but my turnout %26 flexibility is borderlining horrible! I need some techniques that I can use to strengthen my turnout %26 flexibility. I need work on sustaining my extension in second, front, %26 back develope. Thank you SO much. i know I may be asking a lot, but I hope you can help! =D
Hi Francesca,
There is a book called "Tune Up Your Turnout" by Deborah Vogel, a dance medicine specialist.
You can get it through this site:
http://squidoo.com/increaseballetturnout/
It explains everything about turnout, and how to strengthen it. You will also see some information on Deborah's site about improving extension. She is one of the best experts!
I have also put links to those books on my blog:
http://www.balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/
and you will also find many articles there about turnout and extension as well.
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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