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Question
I need to improve the STRENGTH of my back in all the ways so I can have a much better arabesque than the sad almost 90 degrees it is right now. Please tell me, which exercises or anything can I do?

Answer
Hi Hilde. Here are some exercises you can do, from an article I have written about this.

http://balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com/2008/02/ultimate-ballet-line-arabe...

The links in the article direct you to the site where you can buy the DVD "Analysing Arabesque" if you wish to learn more about it in that way.

All the best! 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".

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dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer

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I.S.T.D. Actra, Actors Equity

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http://ezinearticles.com http://ballettoeshoes.blogspot.com http://streetarticles.com http://balletconnections.com

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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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