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Question
out of curiosity, what should be the diet of a dancer? (what NOT to eat, what TO eat)
thankyou!

Answer
http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2010/12/whey-protein-is-useful-for...

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2010/11/muscle-building-foods-and-...

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-eat-right-for-early...

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2009/04/what-ballet-dancers-need-t...

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-tell-what-makes-you...

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-cant-stand-green-veget...

Hi Kiz. The above links are to articles I have written on a diet for dancers. It is by no means complete information but will give a guide as to what to read more about.

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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