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Expert: - 2/26/2011


Question
I am preparing to start pointe classes, and my instructor wants me to build ankle strength. What are some exercises, whether ballet or not, that will accomplish this?

Answer
Hi Madeleine. I recommend a dancers guide which you can review here:

http://balletpointeshoes.info  It costs $47.77 USD

If you can't buy this right now, you can get some exercises here:

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/ - scroll down the left sidebar and you'll see some blog titles on exercises for dancing in pointe shoes. These are good, do them 6 days a week and you will gain strength.

Regards, 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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