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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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