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Question
I want to start getting healthy and get fit - is dancing alone enough to tone up and lose a little weight?
Hi Becky. That would depend on how "unfit" you are, and what your background with exercise is.
If you have no medical issues, then dancing is great for toning muscles, and for general health. However, if you have previous injuries, or are older and out of shape, Pilates, Classical Stretch, or swimming might be a better alternatives for you.
Do you plan to do something at home or get into classes?
Dance, being an art form definitely has that as a plus over exercise regimens.
Sorry I can't answer more than that. Please ask me again if you feel like giving me more specific information.
All the best, Dianne
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Dianne M. Buxton
Expertise
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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