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Expert: - 7/24/2011


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Hello I am hoping you mite be able to answer sum questions I have first of all to reduce my stress level and improve my stamina I would run I also did yoga I ended up stress fracturing my left fibula not knowing what I had dun I kept on running and dancing thinking that the pane would go away "ya I now!" not only did it not go away it got worse until I fell in a pot hole and noticed the next day that the bone was bending outward I had it splinted for nearly a month and it is now in a cast witch will be off on September 7 wot should do sow I can return once more to dance? My second question is I have been home and self schooled my hole life and I am often  told that I will not ever dance pro wot can I do to prove them wrong and fulfill my dream   thank you ....

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Hi Airen. Sorry to hear about your injury.

I recommend that you do Pilates mat work to keep your muscles strong. You can buy DVDs that teach you how to do this, though taking a few classes if possible would be the ideal way to start. Pilates is very much like ballet in the way that the muscles are used.

If you want to dance ballet professionally, you must study in a professional school. This is for sure, and once your injury has healed, go back to the most professional ballet school you can find in your area. I hope this is possible for you.

Learning a simple meditation with deep breathing is excellent for stress management. You can probably find some articles about that on your computer, or a book at your local library.

Swimming, by the way, is a very safe cross training for  dancers to do. There is no joint stress at all, and it is very strengthening.

I hope all goes well with your recovery, 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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