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| Subject | Date Asked |
| pre pointe | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: im starting pre pointe in a few month and would like to know if you can give me some exersices and ... A: Prepointe beeing one of the most important moment in pointe learning, all I can say is "wait and be ... | |
| Ballet concerts | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: My daughters ballet studio is putting on a in house concert at the end of the year, the studio has ... A: I do not know in the USA but, in France, a Dress Rehearsal (so called an Italian Rehearsal) always ... | |
| Ballet Training | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I am 18 and starting beginner's ballet in the fall. I have never danced ballet before but have ... A: No worries, you will not make a fool of yourself because you are a beginner, everybody's been a ... | |
| Is there a possibility for me becoming a professional? | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm almost 17 years old and I've been dancing for 10 years now. But the main problem is that I've ... A: Sorry for the delay ; There is something very very efficient to improve your turnout ... keep your ... | |
| Any Tips? | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I really love ballet. I took it for 4 years when I was little. Then I switched studios and the new ... A: Unfortunately, no secret here ; Work, work, work and work again will bring you where you want to be, ... | |
| Is there a possibility for me becoming a professional? | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm almost 17 years old and I've been dancing for 10 years now. But the main problem is that I've ... A: First, please be sure your english is pretty perfect, absolutely no problem with that ! As I often ... | |
| audition | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: and was told she was not strong enough for it but her friend got in i do not understand as my ... A: There is not a single answer to your question, and I really can not explain what is your daughter ... | |
| Foot problems | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: Well, I've just recently watched a vidoe on youtube called "the dreaded hooking big toe" and I have ... A: You are perfectly right, Theraband is a very good aid for pointe shoes work but, keep in mind the ... | |
| performances | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I love performing , but for some reason I shake on stage, even if I'm not really nervous. how can I ... A: Shaking, actually, is a physiological reaction of stress. It is something you can not have any ... | |
| flat feet and big toe pain on pointe | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I started pointe work about 5 months ago, and I have flat feet. I feel like my feet are getting ... A: As soon as pain appears in a regular way, I am sorry I can not take the responsibility of answering ... | |
| pointe shoes | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: hey there! I am 14 and I have not got my pointe shoes yet, but will be later this year. I have only ... A: Good Morning Kiz, Thanks a lot for your question ; Most of the time, 1 to 4 years is(are) needed ... | |
| fitting pointe shoes | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm starting pointe work soon and I have to buy my first pair of pointe shoes, but I have absolutely ... A: Good Morning Liz, You are right, first pointe shoes fitting is something not to miss, as this may ... | |
| pronating ankles | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: My daughter was diagnosed with pronating ankles 2 years ago. She wears orthotic inserts in shoes ... A: I will not provide any medical information or advice. Your question basically calls a specific ... | |
| Ballet size | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm fairly flexible and I've always wanted to do ballet is this the wrong body frame for it am i too ... A: Too big, too small, too fat, too skinny, too this ot too that. What does this all mean ? Nothing ... | |
| ballet | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: hi my daughter who is 11 went to a dance school where they were nasty to her so i took her out and ... A: Good morning Steph, My answer will just be very few ballet %26 ballet school related, as I feel ... | |
| college audition | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a college audition in 3 weeks time it for a big dance course and i'm really worried i won't ... A: Good Morning Gabrielle, Calm down and relax. Why wouldn't you get through this audition ? If you ... | |
| Toe Pads | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: i would like to know how many types of toe pads are there and which would b suitable for me. i feel ... A: I can not tell how many different types of toe pads there are, sorry. What I know is that the type ... | |
| ballet | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is 11 and has her pointe shoes she does intermediate foundation and was going to do ... A: If there is one thing I can tell you ... Find an other ballet teacher for your daughter. She (your ... | |
| ballet classes and pointe shoes | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: hi ummmm my question is well me and i friend wanted to do ballet and we did colorguard together for ... A: First of all, thanks a lot for your question. You've been taking colorguard for 2 years, and would ... | |
| Pointing toes & turnout stretches. | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I've just started ballet and I've been working on trying to get my feet to point properly. My main ... A: I am not sure I do understand the first part of your question, mostly "knuckle". For the second ... | |
| Pointe | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have had some experience with ballet but I quit for a while. I just recently turned thirteen and ... A: As you state in your message, it is quite impossible, without seeing you dancing in person, to say ... | |
| Ballerina Body | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I am 19 years old and am 5'6" and 110 lbs. I currently am dancing with a small company but am ... A: Who are those instructors that consider you do not have the right body to take ballet ? Your body is ... | |
| Pointe Work | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My name is Nicolette, and I have a question concerning pointe work. I know that you can't see my ... A: Good Morning Nicolette, Sorry if I was not clear !! You must not be afraid of asking questions to ... | |
| need help?? | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I am fifteen years old I always had a passion for dancing but my parents were not able to pay for ... A: Good evening Aleeza, and Happy New Year !! First, you seem more than motivated to take ballet ... | |
| Pointe Work | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My name is Nicolette, and I have a question concerning pointe work. I know that you can't see my ... A: First, you must consider one thing ; Ballet is not Dancing en Pointe only. If pointe dancing is a ... | |
| sewing pointe shoes | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been doing pointe for a few years and I have heard many different ways to sew pointe shoes. I ... A: Good morning Stephanie, To make what I say more "clear", please find attached a (wonderful) ... | |
| sewing pointe shoes | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been doing pointe for a few years and I have heard many different ways to sew pointe shoes. I ... A: Good morning Stephanie, Definitely, I would say "do not use this" ; When sewing a ribbon on a ... | |
| ballet | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm 13, and I want to do ballet as a hobby very badly. I don't want (or expect) to be a professional ... A: Good Morning Sarah, Definitely, if you take ballet seriously, if you enjoy taking ballet, if you ... | |
| sewing pointe shoes | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been doing pointe for a few years and I have heard many different ways to sew pointe shoes. I ... A: pointe shoes ribbons should always be sewn in a manner that will avoid putting any pressure on the ... | |
| Ballet | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: but i don't know if him too old and were to start.also i can do spits already and would like to know ... A: Good Morning Brandi, Your friends may be right, you may take ballet. But, you must not do it ... | |
| high arch and pointe shoes | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My 12 year old daughter just started en pointe, but we're having some problems with her very high ... A: Good Morning, Her teacher's right, adding a vamp elastic may help her in keeping the right ... | |
| getting en pointe | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I haven't been dancing that long, about 2 and a half years and most of it was just jazz. I recently ... A: Good Morning Elise, Thanks a lot for your question. I understand your question, and your ... | |
| How Long? | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I just started ballet about 2 weeks ago. I had been doing hip hop and jazz, but I like ballet SO ... A: First of all, be sure your passion for ballet is good, and taking as much lessons as possible will ... | |
| ???????????????????? | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Ballet dancers are so thin and in shape. What do they eat(diet)/ A: Good morning Chanel, Actually, Ballet Dancers do not _really_ diet,they are just careful about ... | |
| pointe shoes | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm an advanced dancer at hawaii state ballet. Right now, my arch is pretty good. the problem that ... A: This is probably due to an either too long shank, or too hard shoes. You should try to use less hard ... | |
| Ballet in College | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I started ballet at 3 and danced until i was 12 right before I was to go on pointe. I am now 16 and ... A: First of all, and I always say this to people asking if they can become pro ballet dancer, what is ... | |
| Too late to be professional? | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I am just starting ballet, and I just turned 14. Ballet and all sorts of dancing comes very ... A: Good Mornin Ayr, Thanks a lot for your question ; One thing is very important to keep in mind, ... | |
| turn out | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon! I attend ballet classes and I need to improve my turn out (en dehors). I do not how ... A: Good Morning Angelina, Yes, you can work your turn out, and make it a bit better. First, you need ... | |
| pointe dancers with flat feet | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a student with flat feet & has been dancing en pointe for about 1 1/2 years now! She is very ... A: Good evening Melody, First of all, as English is not my primary language, please forgive my typos ... | |
| ballet and heights | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: my daughter has been learning ballet since she was five. she is now 9 years old ans was selected to ... A: Good Morning Jenny, Russian method - and also Russian teachers - is very strict. At 9, your ... | |
| i'm going on 16 i wanna learn ballet | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: i am crazy about ballet but I'm old to start it but i hope to start a ballet lessons can i & can i ... A: Good Morning Rana, 16 years old is far from too old to start ballet. Do you know that some people ... | |
| ballet | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm really interested in doing ballet. but I'm not sure what to tell my parents (sense I'm only 14). ... A: Good Morning Elizabeth, Depending of the view your parents have about Arts & sport, you may ... | |
treivilo
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can help and explain things related to ballet dancing, ballet learning and ballet performances. I can support people asking questions about pointe shoes, either they are beginners, intermediate or advanced ballet dancers.
Experience
Performing artistic assistance and support for more than 10 years to major French ballet companies made me meet all sort of ballet dancers, both men and women, "self made" or advanced ones.
Education/Credentials
French Baccalaureat
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