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Expert: - 2/10/2011


Question
What are some of the best methods for training to become a better dancer in terms of eating right, stretching and avoiding injuries?

Answer
Hi Haley.

It would take me a year to answer this question so I will refer to what has already been written:

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com

http://balletpointeshoes.wordpress.com

http://linkbrander.com/go/85295    a site offering DVDs, and books on functional anatomy and dance training

This is a lot of reading, but will answer all your questions.

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

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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