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Question
So I've been trying to do the splits lately but I haven't been able to yet but I don't know why, I can touch my nose to my knees, I can bend my legs behind my back and reach it around to my head, I'm only like 3 inches away from the ground when I try to do the splits but I still can't do it. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks!
Hi Ella. I can't see you so I can't say specifically what you may be doing wrong.
Doing the splits requires a lot of flexibility in all the large muscle groups.
Here is an article I wrote a while ago about ballet stretches, with some help on doing the splits. See if it helps you.
http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2007/09/ballet-shoes-stretching-an
Be patient and you will get there!
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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