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| Pointe shoes! | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My dream has come true... My teacher is putting me en pointe! I'm the only one in my class who's ...
A: If your teacher thinks you're ready it sounds like you're good to go! I would first ask if your ...
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| i have problems with my turn out !!! =S | 11/8/2009 |
Q: !! I'm from Mexico and I've been doing ballet four years ago...the problem is my turn out It's ...
A: Improving turn out is a difficult thing to do. Our bodies are all different, with different amounts ...
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| developes | 10/10/2009 |
Q: One more question.. At my dance school there is a certain standard to get into the company. My only ...
A: Unfortunately, the best way to improve them is through taking class every single day. You could ...
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| Panties? | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I'm going back to ballet and am really excited! Except for one thing; underwear. I wasn't allowed to ...
A: In a class taught by a kind teacher, it is unlikely that you will be forced to go 'pantiless.' ...
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| My daughter wants to stop ballet! | 9/10/2009 |
Q: My daughter has been doing ballet since she was 5 years old, she is now 13 and a half andwants to ...
A: If your daughter feels that she wants to quit, it may be best to take some time off. Hopefully this ...
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| I'm 15, is it too late for me to start Ballet? | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I've been interested in ballet for years, but never really had the opportunity to take any ...
A: You're never to old to begin! Many studios even have adult classes, where forty or fifty year olds ...
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| Training clothes | 8/26/2009 |
Q: .. I'm starting to take ballet classes in two weeks (for the first time), and I was wondering what I ...
A: You can't go wrong with a plain black leotard and pink tights. Bring some black shorts along as ...
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| Ballet | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I really would like to be a pro ballerina, but I don't have the tools I need for it. I asked my ...
A: Ballet companies don't care about your training; they care about your dancing! If you have solid ...
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| Practicing Time? | 8/24/2009 |
Q: my name is Stephanie. I love to dance and want to become a pro ballerina, but I don't know if I am ...
A: It sounds like you have the dedication and passion to be a professional. However, you really do ...
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| Does this mean I'm good? | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I am 13 years old and have been doing ballet for six months, and my ballet studio has decided to put ...
A: If your teachers say you're strong enough, than you probably are. Also, because you're 13 your bones ...
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| Ballet: starting again? | 8/11/2009 |
Q: my names Alana and im 12 yrs old. i started ballet AT 7, stopped at 9, started at 10, stopped at 11 ...
A: You can definitely start again! Many people don't start serious ballet training until the age of ...
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| BFA in Dance/Ballet - Where to Apply | 7/17/2009 |
Q: My daughter has been training in classical ballet her entire life. She dances as an apprentice in a ...
A: First of all, if your daughter wants to be a professional ballet dancer, college at this point is ...
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| what should i do | 7/16/2009 |
Q: ok so im 16 and I know a good amount of ballet. im in this thing called colorguard and it helps with ...
A: It would be difficult to start now and become a professional ballet dancer. Difficult, but not ...
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| Ballet | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I'm 20 years old and I use to dance ballet, but its been 3 years. Is it too late for me to start ...
A: It's not too late to start dancing. There are plenty of adult ballet classes that people from age ...
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| development of strong feet | 7/4/2009 |
Q: how the hip role & turn out will affect the development of strong feet?
A: If you use your natural turnout to its fullest extent, it should not impair the development of ...
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| cheap?arizona?jazz? | 7/1/2009 |
Q: im 13 and im turning 14 in Nov. I have never been in jazz dance and I REALLY want to get in it!! But ...
A: Unfortunately I don't know much about the AZ area. However, there are many schools that offer ...
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| flexibility | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have already asked a question on here and I left out one thing, Im 13 and Im turning 14 in nov. Im ...
A: The best way to gain flexibility for ballet is to take ballet class. However, you can work on your ...
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| Ballet wonders | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I am a 12 year old girl......... I want to do ballet, but I don't want to be placed in a class with ...
A: I would go with the teen/adult classes. You'll be most comfortable there. If, after taking these ...
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| starting up after being out of dance for 2 years | 6/4/2009 |
Q: my granddaughter is 15 years old.She had taken ballet along with other dance forms for 8 years. As ...
A: If she wants to major in dance, it is important to have some training beforehand, so she can place ...
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| starting up after being out of dance for 2 years | 6/4/2009 |
Q: my granddaughter is 15 years old.She had taken ballet along with other dance forms for 8 years. As ...
A: It's going to be tough for her to return after two years off. However, it shouldn't be impossible! ...
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| Starting Ballet At A Late Age | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have always loved watching dance, I have always wished I could dance but I am really shy so I ...
A: You're definitely not too old! You can start ballet at any age. I know of a few studios that offer ...
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| beginner ballet | 5/18/2009 |
Q: and how to ballet? thx ur the best!!
A: Yes definitely! In the Vaganova school in Russia most children start training at nine, so you're ...
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| Ballet | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know what type of ballet the Swansong is by Christopher Bruce. Thankyou for your time. ...
A: I'd never heard of this ballet before, thank you for letting me know about it! It looks like a ...
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| none | 4/30/2009 |
Q: im doing this 12 paged essay on want you want to be when you grow up. i want to be a dancer and i ...
A: To be a professional ballet dancer, most people start training by the age of nine. They take an ...
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| Beggining Ballet | 4/18/2009 |
Q: , I would really like to try ballet. I'm 14, and kind of overweight (but pretty flexible) and i ...
A: Ballet is a good workout! It's not necessarily a cardiovascular workout, especially not in a ...
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| beginner class? | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I am fourteen and do you think it's to late to start? And yet where do I start? Plus can we learn ...
A: It's definitely not too late to start! I would do some research and find a ballet studio that has ...
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| Mental training for ballet | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have heard that ballet is 50% mental. I have looked up training the mind, now I was wondering: ...
A: Everything, sports, ballet, working out, has a mental aspect to it. With ballet, physical ability ...
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| Ballet Auditions | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I am a fairly new dancer and I am auditioning to be a dancer at a performing arts high school. I am ...
A: It sounds like you should stick to your strengths. I would ask your teachers what they suggest, as ...
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| Ballet | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I'm 14years old and started doing ballet only 3months ago. I am doing grade 5 and training in the ...
A: For back strengthening, lying on your stomach and doing "supermans" (arching up) are good back ...
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| ballerina body type | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I know ballerinas come in all shapes and sizes and im not a ballet dancer myself, but i was ...
A: Most ballerinas are at least five four, and usually no taller than five eight. Their weight should ...
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| costume management for nonprofit dance company | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I just took on the volunteer responsibility of managing costumes for the local dance company of ...
A: The cost of costume rental should be related to the fees for that costume, for example, cleaning. A ...
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| history of ballet | 2/22/2009 |
Q: when did ballet start and its origin?
A: I could tell you the basics, but you're going to find the most information by looking at Wikipedia ...
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| Adult Dance | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I used to dance ballet, tap, and jazz for 6 years until I was 12. My teacher wasn't that great, and ...
A: What type of classes are you talking about? In ballet classes, usually a teacher will vary ...
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| Adult Dance | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I used to dance ballet, tap, and jazz for 6 years until I was 12. My teacher wasn't that great, and ...
A: It's great to hear that you love the performing arts. =] It's definitely possible to find some ...
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| Pre-pointe ballet shoes for a ten year old | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My daughter has started pre-pointe lessons. She has been learning ballet for two/three years and ...
A: When taught properly, a child's feet should be prepared for pointe class by the time their technique ...
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| Ballet turn out | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Helooo! I'm Becky I'm 16 and i have been doing ballet for three years and am on grade 6 (RAD ...
A: that's fine! attitude is tough. you want to make sure that you are thinking of your knee being ...
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| Ballet turn out | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Helooo! I'm Becky I'm 16 and i have been doing ballet for three years and am on grade 6 (RAD ...
A: Hmm, I'm not quite sure what you mean. You should know that arabesque does sometimes just look ...
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| Is it to late, am I to old? | 1/16/2009 |
Q: my name is Sophie and I'm 15 years old. I don't know if I am to old and to late to become a good ...
A: Sophie, There's no set age for when you have to start training. Becoming a ballet dancer is much, ...
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| Ballet and exercise | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I am in my early twenties. I want to get some exercises for my health benefits. Can I get those from ...
A: Ballet is terrific exercise. It's low aerobic activity, since there are many stops and starts, so ...
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| ballet | 12/24/2008 |
Q: i started doing ballet this year again. i did it when i was little and some time after that. i quit ...
A: It all depends on your strength, your technique, and the opinion of your teachers. It sounds like ...
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| ballet | 12/3/2008 |
Q: what different types of ballet are there
A: There really only is one type of ballet. It is called classical ballet. There are different ...
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| is there a limit to age when learning ballet.. | 12/2/2008 |
Q: i am 20 years old and i love ballet it has always been a dream of myn to dance. unfortunately i grew ...
A: You're definitely not too old to learn! Studios offer adult classes all the time. It might be ...
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| Ballet- grand jeté | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I was wondering, how many grand jetés would a male dancer be able to do in a row? Thank you.
A: There isn't really a definite answer to this question. Probably as many as their legs and endurance ...
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| Ballet Summer Intensives 2009 | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Are there any summer intensives out there that are good and those not on pointe can get into and ...
A: It might be best to look into smaller summer intensives. These small intensives will offer a more ...
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| ballet for gymnastics | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I am a competitive gymnastics coach and I am looking for some basic excercises for my girls to ...
A: Specific exercises are tough to give. I used to do gymnastics, so I know that the girls already are ...
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| Ballet/ Becoming a professional dancer | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I started ballet at the age of fourteen and I really enjoy it. My dream is to get into Juilliard, ...
A: I am not totally familiar with the application process at Juilliard, but I doubt that they ask what ...
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| ballet | 11/4/2008 |
Q: ...... I am twelve years old and i really want to start ballet! my mother and father say I'm to old ...
A: Your mom and dad are right in acknowledging that 12 is older than the age most dancers start at, but ...
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| too old and too big? | 11/3/2008 |
Q: my name is Maddie and ballet is the love of my life. I danced when I was little and then I quit :( ...
A: I'm glad to hear you're taking six classes a week! That's very important for improvement. Make ...
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| The effects of pointe work | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Im currently in year 12 and i was interested in doing one of my major works on the effects on long ...
A: I'm not a doctor, and I've only been dancing on pointe for 3 or 4 years, so I'm not an expert in ...
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| satin ballet shoes | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Well my competions for dancing are on sunday the 28th of october my ballet satin shoes 08 and it is ...
A: This site should totally cover anything you need to know about how to sew on ribbons: ...
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| Ballet Research | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I am writing a research paper on ballet and I need to have an "interview" for one of my sources. Any ...
A: All right. You should check out the http://michaelminn.net/andros/. It has a ton of ballet history ...
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| Ballett Pointe | 10/6/2008 |
Q: When should children be put in Pointe shoes? How long should they be in them at one time (when just ...
A: At the Vaganova Academy in Russia children are put into pointe shoes at the young age of nine. In ...
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| ballet dancer from germany.... | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I'm 23 years old and I'm a ballet dancer from Germany. I moved to Los Angeles three month ago.I ...
A: Food is a hard thing for every dancer to regulate. I'm not a doctor, so I can't really give great ...
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| Ballet, too late? | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I am 16 years old and will be 17 soon. I started about two years ago dancing at my highschool, ...
A: I would find a serious training school as soon as possible. Look for a ballet school that ...
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| pointe sheos | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I need some help strengthening my ankles for my pointe work because when I try and go up on my ...
A: To strengthen your feet try doing 8 releves on each foot and then 16 on both. Repeat this. Also, ...
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| 3 year old having problems with dance class | 9/24/2008 |
Q: my 3 year old daughter just started dance. We signed her up for the tap/ballet class, we thought ...
A: I think this question is very specific to your daughter. I would talk to the teacher and see if ...
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| beginning ballet | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I am a graduate with a degree in ballet Performance but right now I am teaching to help ends meet. ...
A: It's extremely difficult to teach little kids. I would first recommend finding a teacher training ...
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| About ballet school | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I am a Mom for a little girl. I want to send her to a ballet school to receive formal training. We ...
A: I checked out their website, and it looks like a pretty good school, especially for someone as young ...
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| ballet dancer from germany.... | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I'm 23 years old and I'm a ballet dancer from Germany. I moved to Los Angeles three month ago.I ...
A: Unfortunately I'm not familiar with the California area at all. If I were you I would do some ...
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| Knee pain | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I am 31 and have danced on and off all my life but never consistently until the last two years.I ...
A: I'm not a doctor, so I can't really give too much advice. It sounds like you need some stretches ...
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| Help! | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I am 13 years old, almost 14 and a dancer of hip-hop for 4 years and tap for 2 years. I recently ...
A: Jetes are small jumps where you start with the right leg front. The left leg brushes off to the ...
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| Help! | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am 13 years old, almost 14 and a dancer of hip-hop for 4 years and tap for 2 years. I recently ...
A: I would get a copy of the book "Basic Principles of Classical Ballet" by Agrippina Vagonova. This ...
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| ballet | 9/18/2008 |
Q: hi i have been dancing since i was 4 i have been doing ballet for the longest but it is not my best ...
A: I unfortunately don't know what it takes to be a professional in tap and jazz, but for ballet you ...
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| Pas de Deux | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I do not know how to ask this but here goes! I have just started doing pas de deux. I enjoy it ...
A: Sometimes this cannot be avoided, but your teacher may have you standing too close. Most of the ...
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| 2 1/2 year old wants to dance. | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old that is always on her tiptoes dancing around the room, their straight up and ...
A: It sounds like she's ready for a creative movement class! those usually start around 3 or 4, but ...
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| beginner | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I'm an adult and interesting in possibly taking some ballet just for fun. If I bend down on my ...
A: i'm not a doctor, so i would talk to one before taking ballet class. hopefully ballet would help to ...
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| To become professional or not? | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I know this is not the type of question you would normally answer, but I would just like some advice ...
A: I guess I can't really tell you if you feel strongly enough about dance to do it professionally, but ...
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| Help please! | 7/9/2008 |
Q: im 16 years old and have recently took an interest in ballet. I really would love to start mainly ...
A: First of all, I would look into some physical therapy for your knee, or at least get a doctor's ...
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| getting serious | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I am in a huge pickle. I started ballet when i was 13 and got on to pointe within a year because I ...
A: That's horrible! Sit down and talk with your dance teachers. If you really love it there should be ...
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| Turns. | 7/7/2008 |
Q: How do you perfect your foute turns besides practice?? Because I can practice all day but i still ...
A: You can do drills for fouettes by doing them without a turn and one hand on the bar. Then do them ...
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| Point. | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Have you ever wanted or have been on point?? How did you work or strive to be on pointe besides ...
A: I dance on pointe regularly. The best thing you can do is to take class, but you can also ...
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| ballet lessons | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am a beginner to ballet and would very much like to begin lessons. I am thirteen going on ...
A: It's definitely not too late to start! You might be best off finding an adult beginning ballet ...
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| en pointe | 6/13/2008 |
Q: My name is Elizabeth and I am a singer/actress.. I have been dancing continually for only about ...
A: It's not good to be on pointe before you're ready because injuries can occur. However, you can ...
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| hope? | 6/3/2008 |
Q: i just started dance this year and i am 13. i absolutely adore it! i have done some ballet and ...
A: It's definitely possible! It may be more difficult for you, starting later, but if you work hard, ...
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| pirouettes | 5/29/2008 |
Q: but i am really struggling with my double pirouettes, i know all the things that help e.g spotting ...
A: Unfortunately there's no magic trick for pirouettes. Practicing will always help. However, there ...
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| dance assignment | 4/26/2008 |
Q: my dance teacher gave me an assignement on what does it take to be a professional in the performing ...
A: Wow. I'm not sure if i can put everything it takes into this one response. I'll try to give you ...
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| special requirements | 4/17/2008 |
Q: are there any special requirements needed to do ballet?and how much can one earn by doing ballet?and ...
A: Anyone can start ballet! It helps to be musical, graceful, and slightly flexible, but don't let a ...
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| improving extensions | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Do you know of any exercises that will help raise extensions to the front, side, and arabesque? i ...
A: Instant fixes for extensions are tough to come by, if not impossible. (If you do find some, let me ...
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| Ballet | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My Name is Elizabeth and I'm 14 years old.I have been taking dance for about 10 years now (if you ...
A: Well first of all I suggest talking to your teacher about what is preventing you from doing pointe ...
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| starting ballet @ 18 | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I am 18 years old. I started ballet when I was a child, but was withdrawn shortly thereafter due to ...
A: You're never too old to start! Classes will help your feet get stronger right away, and unless it's ...
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| Ballet Problems with: | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I started Dance when i was 9 and i,ve been haveing some problems lateley I want to start pointe ...
A: Flexing and pointing and side to side ankle movements are good theraband exercises. You can look up ...
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| Is it possible... ? | 3/28/2008 |
Q: So, im living in Costa Rica. Im 15 years old (turning 16 in SEptember) I have been dancing for a ...
A: It's not impossible to become a ballet teacher, but you will probably need to reach almost a ...
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| too old? | 3/27/2008 |
Q: So i took private ballet lessons for a few years when i was younger probably 11 to 14, and I loved ...
A: You can definitely dance again! Many places offer adult classes, and colleges often have beginning ...
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| for the love of dance | 3/23/2008 |
Q: i love to dance ballet. it means the world to me and i want to be thinner to carry out my dream of ...
A: It's really tough to lose weight, but it can be done. Obviously the best way is diet and exercise. ...
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| Pointe | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I just have a quick question about pointe and if I am able to do it. You see I used to take ballet ...
A: Taking pointe at home is probably not the best idea. It's best to train with a teacher who knows ...
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| pointe shoes | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My dance studio is losing a lot of business and its starting to go downhill. I only get 1hr of ...
A: It sounds like it's time to look for a better school, one that offers pointe class and more ballet! ...
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| ballet | 3/17/2008 |
Q: i have learned a lot, but i don't have money to go and take classes outside of school. I want to ...
A: Normal exercises you would do in a gym can strengthen your legs. To work on your flexibility splits ...
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| can i pointe? | 3/11/2008 |
Q: i love to dance and it has been my dream for a long time to dance ballet point. i used to take dance ...
A: You really need a strong background in ballet before you can start pointe. Because pointe is just ...
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| Studio Switching | 3/10/2008 |
Q: The studio I'm at is very small and does nothing more than a spring recital. I've been dancing ...
A: I think it would be a very good idea to switch to a more serious studio. However, don't make your ...
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| ages grade pointe shoes | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I just started taking classical and modern ballet lessons at the age of 13. Do you think that I can ...
A: I started ballet at 13 and was on pointe by 14. It varies depending on circumstances. It's ...
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| Re: Mens Pointe class's | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Wow i am enjoying my ballet class never knew how much fun ballet would be and being the only male in ...
A: Men rarely do pointe unless they are specifically training for a company like Les Ballets Trockadero ...
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| flexibility | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I'm 18 and I just started Ballet class and I love it, but I'm not very flexible how can i improve my ...
A: Just continuing to take ballet class will eventually improve your flexibility. You can also look ...
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| 13 and begining pointe | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I'm 13 and i want to start pointe i have taken ballet for 8 years but i have never done pointe ...
A: I'm not familiar with the Colorado area, but do some research. Look for a school with a specific ...
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| a girl who loves ballet | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I started again about 4 weeks ago.I have extremely high arches in both my feet and all my teachers ...
A: It's not too old! You will have to work harder and be more dedicated than other aspiring dancers, ...
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| Tights | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I am 32 years old and have been doing ballet for a month now. I was a triathlon athlete for many ...
A: I would not worry about it. It's probably more noticeable to yourself than to anybody else. In ...
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| pointe shoes | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I'm getting mixed opinions about ballet pointe shoes. Our pediatrician says NO! The orthopedic ...
A: You will not damage your foot and ankles if they are strong and you truly are ready to go on pointe. ...
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| am i too tall for dance? | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 13 year old serious dancer and I have been dancing since i was 5. My teachers say that I am ...
A: 5'10 is not that bad at all! It will be a bit harder for you to get a job than normal height ...
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| summer intensives | 1/2/2008 |
Q: do know of any good summer intensives? I love ballet and would like to take my dancing farther!!!!!!
A: Would it be possible for you to tell me where you're located? I'm really only familiar with ...
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| Grades and age | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I have no dance experience whatsoever, but I've been thinking about taking up ballet for a long time ...
A: hmm, our clases are not in grades. most people i know who start ballet at an older age feel the ...
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| i need help | 12/27/2007 |
Q: i've been taking ballet classes once a week on and off since i was 4. i've always loved it, but ...
A: Unfortunately, getting really good obviously takes a lot of practice. However, it sounds like you ...
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| question | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I am 16. I am about 5'2" and weigh 106. I have just started taking ballet. I have been dancing ...
A: Hmm, it sounds like you are at a pretty healthy weight. Sometimes dancers do have to be thinner ...
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| pirouettes | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Is there a way to make doing more pirouettes in a row easier (other then spoting)?
A: Gosh, i wish there was a solution that would make doing pirouettes easier. Unfortunately, there are ...
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| too old? | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I'm interested in starting ballet classes, but I'm 19 and have never had any experience in dance at ...
A: You're not too old at all! As long as you can find an adult class you should be fine! Ballet ...
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| pirouettes | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have difficulty going up on pointe with a straight knee, to execute my pirouette from 5th. ...
A: I would practice going from fifth to pirouette position without turning and just balancing there. ...
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| Why am I being 'forgotten'? | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I am 15 years old, Having been in ballet for only three years but working very hard. Last year, I ...
A: Maybe this school just isn't the one for you. If you want to stay at the school I would first make ...
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| Dance | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I used to dance when i was about 11 or 12 years old (jazz,tap,ballet), I did this for about 4 ...
A: It will be harder to become a professional the later you start. However, it's definitely not ...
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| pointe problems | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know how do we know when our pointe shoes are too old? My teacher gave me used pointe ...
A: You know when shoes are dead when a) they hurt a lot b)they don't help you stay up on pointe or c) ...
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| running and dance | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I'm 17 and I run about 40 km a week in training for long distance races but I've always wanted to ...
A: Definitely not! I have no idea why she runs on her tiptoes, that's very strange. The only problem ...
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| Is it to late | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I'm 16 years old. When i was 7 i did ballet for two years and then stopped because of an operation. ...
A: You're never too old to start ballet! You will probably have to make up those two years since most ...
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| Is it too late?? | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I'm 13 and really want to become a professional in ballet, but many say it's too late for me to be ...
A: I think that if you do try your hardest and get the best training you possibly can then you have a ...
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| Starting ballet... | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am 15 and have taken jazz classes for about five years, and I've also done a year or so of ...
A: It seems like you'll probably be able to start pointe pretty soon, especially if you are getting the ...
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| pointe | 10/21/2007 |
Q: First of all, you should know that I am turning 13 this month, and I have 7 years ballet experience. ...
A: Well, if the dance school doesn't offer any pointe classes and you really want to take them it ...
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| Am I going to be able to get there...? | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I LOVE to dance... the only thing is that I have no turn-out, which has to do with my hips. I also ...
A: Ballet is really tough to get a job in if you don't have the ideal body. However it's not ...
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| pointe | 10/13/2007 |
Q: one of my friends said that she tauught herself how to stand en pointe and dance en pointe. she did ...
A: It's actually quite dangerous to teach yourself how to dance en pointe. You will most likely not ...
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| tendu | 10/13/2007 |
Q: um I've been studying ballet for 3 years now and none of my tendus look right at all! i would like ...
A: it sounds like your problem is that you're sickling your foot. first of all, make sure when you ...
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| ballet | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have spent years doing various sports. For the past 10 years I've mostly done weight training and ...
A: It sounds like you're in great shape. Cross training is always good for ballet. Swimming is ...
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| turn out | 9/23/2007 |
Q: i am 15 and ive been doing ballet for 9 years, my turn out is terrible and i was wondering if you ...
A: Unfortunately most of our turnout is set by the time we turn 13. What you can do now is make sure ...
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| Strengthening ankles for pointe | 9/13/2007 |
Q: My daughter just turned 12 and began learning pointe last year- 30 minute class/week. Full hour ...
A: For the weak ankles she can do releves (8 on each foot, and then 16 on both), circles (15 slow each ...
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| Splits, Pirouettes and extentions? | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I am having alot of trouble with my pirouettes, especially spotting and stopping (controlled) I can ...
A: All right, pirouettes first. Make sure you are using your basic stance. Your stomach should be in ...
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| Teaching 5-7 year old ballet | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have trained in all the genres but since graduating college have been focusing on hip hop and ...
A: Some great books if you're teaching for five to seven year olds are ones about creative movement or ...
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| muscles for extensions | 8/14/2007 |
Q: My extension aren't very high but im very flexible so im assuming i need more strength. Except i ...
A: It's good that you have the flexibility. Now, to get your legs up higher you have to think about ...
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| leaps | 8/4/2007 |
Q: i recently turned 13 and im having rouble with my leaps. i can DO A SPLITS BUT I JUST CAN GET HIGH ...
A: Well, it's good that you can do a split, so you know you have the flexibility. It sounds like what ...
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| Toes | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Well I have been on pointe for four years and during this past week my toes seem to hurt worse. It ...
A: I went through a while when i couldn't take pointe class because my feet hurt so much. I tried out ...
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| LOST | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I'm 14 years old, and i play tennis. I like ballet as much as my younger sister. She's 8 and she ...
A: Unfortunately the training you get for ballet is really important. In other dance forms your ...
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| weight! | 7/13/2007 |
Q: i apsolutley love my dancing have been doing it all my life and i dance everyday! however there is ...
A: The tough thing about dance is that you really do need to be at a certain weight. I would tell your ...
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| Starting Ballet | 6/20/2007 |
Q: um, I'm 18 and I'd really like to take up ballet its something I've always been fascinated by but up ...
A: You can start ballet at any age! It sounds like you'd be quite good at it. You do still have a ...
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| my not-so-arched foot | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I am 14 years old and i am going to be starting pointe in about 3 weeks. I feel really discouraged ...
A: You are pretty much stuck with the arch you have. However, every time your point your foot your ...
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| pointe shoes | 6/14/2007 |
Q: are you supposed to tear the satin off of your platform on your pointe shoes? and how do you break ...
A: you don't have to tear the satin off the platform, but it's often a lot less slippery if you do. ...
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| weight and pointe exercises | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I have taken ballet previously but haven't taken in a long time. I took for 6 years until I was 14 ...
A: Yay for restarting ballet! Ask for preparing yourself the best excercises would be some releves to ...
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| is commitment enough? | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I started ballet when I was six years old for a year or two. But then my family moved and I was not ...
A: If you love to do something like it seems you love to dance then you should go for it. Since your ...
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| Beginning ballet-too old? | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I'm Tiffany, and I'm going to be taking ballet in college soon. I was just wondering if it is silly ...
A: It's never too late to start dance! There may be a possibility of starting pointe, but you have to ...
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| Pointe vs. Demi pointe | 4/9/2007 |
Q: What exactly is the differance between pointe shoes and Demi pointes?
A: Demi pointe can be achieved in both soft shoes and pointe shoes. Demi pointes may also be another ...
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| adult beginner ballet class | 2/24/2007 |
Q: why do men have to were tights. i just started to take a class at age 28. i really like it its good ...
A: First of all, the tights issue. Men usually wear tights so that the instructor can see all the ...
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| Re adult beginners ballet class | 1/26/2007 |
Q: My name is Keith i've not long started doing adult ballet how come in a ballet exam you have to ...
A: To adress your exam problem; don't get too nervous. I sure you'll be great, and your body will ...
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| ballet/modern dance | 1/24/2007 |
Q: is ballet and modern dance the same?
A: ohh no. ballet is characterized by the turnout of the hips and only ballet dancers dance on pointe. ...
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| differences between Cecchetti and Voganova | 1/12/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 8 years on and have been taking ballet at a classical ballet studio for four years. ...
A: Ceccheti is an Italian method, while Voganova is Russian. Voganova is a newer technique that ...
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| problems | 12/29/2006 |
Q: i am 11yrs old and this is my 3rd year in dance im am about to go to the next level wich is the ...
A: landing which turns? Are they from fourth, fifth or second? Are they normal pirouettes or grand ...
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| knee pain/pointe shoes | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I've been dancing for a few years now but i only have one year of experience in ballet. I absolutly ...
A: 1) DO NOT FORCE YOUR TURNOUT! If your knees hurt in turnout, don't turn out that far. If your ...
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| stretching | 12/28/2006 |
Q: Hey, I have been training in ballet since the age of 3 and I am now training in a Russian method. I ...
A: Unfortunately some of us just aren't born with 180 degree hip turn out and crazy hip flexibility. I ...
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| Ballet intensives and schools | 12/26/2006 |
Q: I'm 19 years old and i have just started ballet a few months ago and i love it and am very serious ...
A: I can't really give you any names for intensives, but I can recommend that instead of looking at ...
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| Crash course in pointe for actors | 12/21/2006 |
Q: My college is putting on a production of "You Can't Take it With You" this spring. One of the ...
A: I would not worry too much about this. If worst comes to worst all you'll have to do is work on ...
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| pointe shoes without training | 12/21/2006 |
Q: i am 13 years old and i used to do ballet but i quit a few years ago, and i am starting it up again ...
A: Well, obviously the best way to learn ballet is to take a ballet class, which you'll soon be doing. ...
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| Help me out with pointe | 12/20/2006 |
Q: 1) my right pointe shoe squeaks? Though my left doesnt. I do not want to bash them because i want ...
A: All right. 1) Don't worry too much about the squeaking. And, you don't have to 'bash' them to get ...
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| Pointe | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I got my first pair of pointe shoes in June, but I quit going to the ballet studio where I was ...
A: Many people's feet are strong enough to start pointe before the age of 16. If you really feel the ...
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| 6 positions? | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I've been taking dance since I was 2 years old and I learned my 5 ballet positions at that age. Now ...
A: Well, first of all, there is more than one way to teach ballet. There are Russian Syllabuses, ...
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| too old to over weight | 12/15/2006 |
Q: my name is Annie and I'm 15. i took ballet for many years when i was younger but then i stopped. Am ...
A: I don't see why you wouldn't be able to start up again. You probably would need to lose some weight ...
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| Pointe work to soon? | 12/7/2006 |
Q: Hey! I'm Becky and i'm 14 years old. I started ballet early last year on grade 2. (Haha how pathetic ...
A: First of all, don't worry about starting late. My dad started at the age of 20, and he was a ...
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| DO SOME MEN ENJOY WEARING ''TIGHTS''? | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I'M DANNY AND I'VE ALWAYS BEEN ATTRACTED TO BALLET FOR THE CHANCE TO WEAR TIGHTS AND BALLET ...
A: I suppose some guys do like wearing tights. They obviously don't hate it too much or they wouldn't ...
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