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| 3 year old dancing on toes | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have recently enrolled my 3.5 year old in ballet classes-just this month. For the past year she ...
A: Unfortunately, you will have to persuade your daughter to give this up, right away. Being as young ...
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| starting pointe | 8/23/2008 |
Q: i'm currently seventeen and am starting up taking ballet classes again becuase a was sick and ahd to ...
A: You may need a year or two before you go on to do ballet classes in pointe shoes. Your core ...
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| Should I start again? | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I started dancing when I was about 5 and did ballet, tap, and jazz on and off until I was about 16. ...
A: My suggestion would be this: get into classes at least twice a week if you can. Go for 6-8 months ...
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| Performance | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Some of the music I write seems to have a balletic feel, which made me wonder: during performance, ...
A: Actually ballet choreography is written down in Benesh or Laban notation. What area of choreography ...
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| the age and the feet.. | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I am 16 i started ballet when i was 10 and stopped before turning 13 . I now want to start again . ...
A: No there is no problem with your physique. Starting ballet again might feel different than it did ...
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| Health | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what I could do to get in shape (especially my abdominals) for Ballet?
A: I'm going to list below some articles I wrote that will give you information about your question. ...
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| Performance | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Some of the music I write seems to have a balletic feel, which made me wonder: during performance, ...
A: Maybe the sound and visual wasn't synched.....classical ballet traditionally has the steps go with ...
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| Wanting to begin Ballet at 16 | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I would really like to start ballet, but I have concerns... one is, is it too late to start? I'll be ...
A: Ballet would be a challenge for you starting at 17, even if you were more physically like the ballet ...
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| Switch turns | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have been dancing for about eight years now, and I am having some trouble with leaps, such as ...
A: A switch leap requires a lot of height and obviously, quick leg work. Since I can't see you dance, I ...
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| Leaps | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have been dancing for about eight years now, and I am having some trouble with leaps, such as ...
A: Yes, you are just doing a grand battment, to see where your technical error is. You could releve up ...
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| Ballet Tutions for a 3year old | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 3yrs 9months now i wish to know if it is suitable to send her for a Ballet class. ...
A: http://www.accessplace.com/moreinfo.htm http://www.accessplace.com/moreinfo.htm Those links are ...
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| Leaps | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have been dancing for about eight years now, and I am having some trouble with leaps, such as ...
A: Since I cannot see you dance, I am going to follow logic and see if that helps you. Ballet is ...
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| diet for 11 year ballet student | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Diane My eleven yeat old daughter goes to a dance school. She is in the preprofessional program. ...
A: This is a big topic, and I hope you don't feel put off if I suggest you look at a place where I've ...
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| too big to be a ballerina? | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I'm 17 going on 18 and have danced the Vaganova method of ballet for 12 years.I have lots of ...
A: It's true, there is a bias in ballet that rejects most but the long and lithe, meaning skinny. ...
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| Too early for pointe? | 8/1/2008 |
Q: Dianne, When is the "best" age to begin pointe work? I think that if you start at too young of an ...
A: You are right. The softer parts of the foot bones, the growth plates, do not fully harden until ...
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| Abdominals and Alignment | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have a general alignment question. I know that you're supposed to use your abdominals to maintain ...
A: There is a difference between the Pilates description of pulling the bellybutton to the spine, which ...
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| too much turn out | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have been battling with my turn out for months and now I'm being told that I'm over compensating ...
A: As I'm sure you already kmow, the required turnout in ballet is anatomically correct for no one. ...
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| Ballet | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I'm 14 years old. I have never really been interested in anything until about the last year or so. I ...
A: No, it would not be too late to learn ballet. Many people start later than that, in fact it seems to ...
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| ESSEY QUESTION | 7/25/2008 |
Q: WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE EFFECTIVE CHOREOGRAPHY IN DANCE? ANY IDEAS, BOOKS, ARTICLES. iM WRITING ...
A: Appreciation of art is subjective, as all views about art are. I love the classics in ballet and ...
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| Increasing flexibility and turn out | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I'm Bel, I'm 15 years old and I started taking ballet classes almost a year ago to get better at ...
A: Here are the the links to some articles I've written on stretching and turnout: ...
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| Technique and Turnout | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I'm 15 and in class we are doing leg extensions and it seems that I don't know how to disengage my ...
A: Extensions are indeed a challenge in ballet, and here's what I think will help you feel the right ...
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| Jumps and turnout | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I'm an adult beginner and I'm having some trouble with my jumps. We are only doing saute jumps in ...
A: Yes, there is a very simple exercise that will strengthen your turnout muscles. I got it from ...
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| ballet class for beginners 6 to 12 years old | 7/20/2008 |
Q:
A: I'm afraid I couldn't begin explaining here, how you teach ballet. If you had a framework like ...
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| starting pointe | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I began ballet when I was 3 right up to when I was 11, then I quit. I'm 14 now and I started again ...
A: I thought I had answered this question before, and maybe somehow it didn't get to you. Sorry about ...
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| Cross-Training Outside the Studio | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am a 14 year old ballet dancer and am looking for ways to improve my endurance and conditioning as ...
A: By the way, 2 hours of ballet a day is plenty of training. That is what professional students in ...
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| Adage | 7/9/2008 |
Q: could you help me improve my adage? 2 years ago I pulled the muscle on the inside of the leg just ...
A: http://www.thebodyseries.com/newsletters/2004/08/08_13_04%20Injury.html Above is a link to Deborah ...
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| Too far over the box! | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I'm an 18 year old pre-professional dancer at the end of her rope! I was blessed with extremely high ...
A: Holding your ankle back is a technique that ballerinas use, in specific places in choreography. So ...
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| An Indianapolis Ballet Studio | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I am 13 and looking for a good ballet class in Downtown Indianapolis or in just in Indianapolis. ...
A: http://www.indyballet.org/WHY_ISB.html The faculty above is pretty impressive. I would investigate ...
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| Me Taking a Ballet Class | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I am 13 and I am trying to find a good ballet class. It's so hard to find a good one!! I've looked ...
A: http://www.indyballet.org/WHY_ISB.html Hi Johnny. I don't know if you looked at this site, but the ...
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| back to ballet | 6/26/2008 |
Q: i had to leave ballet at 18 due to an injury(i started at 3), i am now 22, and have been told i can ...
A: I have a lot of articles at http://www.balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com, on all the above. If ...
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| Mens Ballet | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Just have a few questions hope you can answer them. 1. when is too old for men to start ballet? 2. ...
A: When is too old for men to start ballet? Any man who is fit to do any kind of exercise, and does not ...
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| Pointe Questions | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I am starting pointe on Tuesday and I have a few questions... 1. How should pointe shoes feel? I ...
A: Congratulations on starting pointe work! I think you should try on some more shoes. Your toes ...
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| becoming a dance teacher | 6/16/2008 |
Q: i have been learning ballet since i was 3 years old, first with RAD, then BBO. I stopped dancing at ...
A: www.rad.org.uk www.radusa.org http://www.nationalballetschool.org/pages/teacherprograms/index.html ...
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| pointe shoes and thighs | 6/13/2008 |
Q: i have a couple questions to ask.I am getting my pointe shoes in the fall(coming up soon),and i was ...
A: You'll be glad to find out that everything you do to strengthen your feet and ankles for pointe ...
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| pointe shoes and thighs | 6/12/2008 |
Q: i have a couple questions to ask.I am getting my pointe shoes in the fall(coming up soon),and i was ...
A: http://ezinearticles.com/?Build-Strength-For-Long-and-Lean-Ballet-Muscles---Highly-Effective-Tips&id ...
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| Unequal strength from left to right leg | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I take a ballet/ beginner pointe class once a week for two hours. I noticed a little before I went ...
A: It recommend that you see a chiropractor, and if possible one that does the Activator Method and ...
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| swan lake | 6/8/2008 |
Q: i need to discribe the difference between the characters and how they are potrayed from the original ...
A: I suggest you rent a couple of the traditional Swan Lakes - maybe a very old one, and a newer one. ...
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| pionte shoes | 6/6/2008 |
Q: when buying shoes what should you look for as in the fit
A: http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Point-of-Getting-Exactly-the-Right-Pointe-Shoe&id=645508 ...
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| Shoe ribbons | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how wide ribbons should be on ballet slippers? My pair are leather and size 5 1/2? ...
A: If your teacher doesn't specify, it is whatever is comfortable for you. Narrow 1/4 " ribbons might ...
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| Please Help!!! | 6/3/2008 |
Q: My question for you is that I am currently a hip-hop dancer and i want to further my dance career by ...
A: http://allegroweb.sectorlink.org/orball/SchoolLocations.html Hi Ricky. The link above is the page ...
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| could i still do ballet | 6/2/2008 |
Q: i wanted to do ballet from a early age i started a dance school called italia conti and i did a tap ...
A: 13 years old is considered not the best age to start ballet if you wanted to become a professional ...
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| How to get more ankle flexibility | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I'm 12 years old and have been taking ballet since age 3. I've been on pointe for almost 2 years. My ...
A: http://theballetstore.com/content/view/151/1/ is the link to an article at ...
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| Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical and Fouette turns | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I saw your site and wanted to ask how many years of training of ballet you think would push me up to ...
A: Let me ask you the following so maybe I can answer yourHow many years have you studied classical ...
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| Unable to dance like she use to | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter was told last year in the mist of mid season dance classes that she should stop all ...
A: Wow, this is tough for you and your daughter. Replacing all that dancing is not easy! Has she been ...
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| guest dancers dancing on opening night | 5/29/2008 |
Q: i just wanted to know... do international guest dancers or local guests dancers ever dance on the ...
A: This happens. A classical ballet company may hire a guest ballerina or premiere danseur to open a ...
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| Pointe Worries | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have been training for 11 years in ballet and have been in an advanced ballet class for two years. ...
A: Since I cannot see you dance I can't say when you should start dancing in pointe shoes. It does ...
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| getting into collage | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I'm 19 years old and have been dancing on and off all my life, but never seriously. Lately I've ...
A: I do not know what area you are in and what is accessible to you - though it sounds like you are ...
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| Ballet types | 5/14/2008 |
Q: what other types of ballet are there? ive forgotten them i know theres the italian version ...
A: http://library.thinkquest.org/21702/lite/tech7.html Hi Dazie. The above link is to a short article ...
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| I am a beginning 27 year old ballet student | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have a question what road do i need to go to if i want to become a ballet dancer or modern dancer ...
A: Then I would start there and see how it goes after a few months. All you can do is start. At some ...
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| Cecchetti ballet vs RAD Ballet | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My son is currently doing Grade 1 RAD ballet (+ jazz & tap and has done contemporary). It looks like ...
A: Cecchetti grades work is considered a very good syllabus. The allegro has a lot of Bournonville ...
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| I am a beginning 27 year old ballet student | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have a question what road do i need to go to if i want to become a ballet dancer or modern dancer ...
A: I do not know if you can become a professional dancer starting at 27 - I recommend you go to the ...
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| ballet | 5/8/2008 |
Q: how do i make pirouettes easier
A: I'm going to direct you to http://www.theballetstore.com where I have posted a lot of articles and ...
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| 9 yr old danseur enpoint | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a gifted nephew who performs at 9. I caught him in his sisters pointe shoes and promised not ...
A: I think it is a great idea for boys to do some pointe exercises. It is strengthening and helps them ...
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| my friends in my class........ | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My friends in my ballet and point classes are always making fun of the teacher and they will lie to ...
A: I don't know how old you all are and what the basis for this behavior is - but if you're getting ...
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| weight and age | 4/27/2008 |
Q: ok i have two questions. First I'm 5'1" and i took a break from ballet for a while and put on a lot ...
A: I can't give you an exact answer because I don't know what your body type is - however, if you diet ...
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| role of male dancers | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Balanchine said,"Ballet is woman." What role does the male dancer play; accessory to the woman or ...
A: Hmmm....sounds like a pop quizz. But seriously, of course male dancers are necessary to the dance. ...
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| Tips for an adult restarter with health issues? | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Hey! I have just recently restarted ballet after a hiatus of many years (Recently = I have my 3rd ...
A: I have two or more articles at http://www.theballetstore.com - on hyper-extended knees.They may not ...
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| Tips for an adult restarter with health issues? | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Hey! I have just recently restarted ballet after a hiatus of many years (Recently = I have my 3rd ...
A: You are doing everything I would recommend - I think The Perfect Pointe Book is fabulous - I ...
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| Beginner Ballerina | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I am 16 years old. I have always been interested in Ballet. I love it actually, I used to be quite ...
A: So you are already on the right track and it sounds like everything is ok. That's great! I think ...
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| Beginner Ballerina | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I am 16 years old. I have always been interested in Ballet. I love it actually, I used to be quite ...
A: You are always welcome to ask me any questions... Please let me know about your knees - one is "ok" ...
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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: I think that the first thing you should do is ask your teacher. Find out what she thinks about when ...
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| starting at age 12 | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I'm 12 years old and been doing tap and Jazz for about a 1 year. I also been singing since I've been ...
A: You can do any of the strengthening exercises I write about at http://www.theballetstore.com. There ...
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| Weight/pointe | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I'm almost 15 years old am about 5'3 and weigh over 170. I take 3 dance classes a week that are all ...
A: I recommend you see a medical doctor. Be really honest with your doctor. If you are over-eating, you ...
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| Ballet Restarter | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I took ballet for eight years and got to intermediate foundation (Vocational equivalent of Grade ...
A: After you get back into shape muscle-wise you can start planning to work up to pointe work. If you ...
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| Pointe | 3/22/2008 |
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: I think you should just keep on doing what you're doing. It may be boring, but ballet is YEARS of ...
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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: It's no bother at all to answer your questions. Unfortunately I cannot encourage you to learn ...
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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: No, it is never a good idea to do pointe at home. You need to be assessed by a teacher or a health ...
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| HELP BALLET | 3/20/2008 |
Q: my name is Joeanne and i started ballet when i was about to turn 11 . My problems are i am in level ...
A: I'm afraid you have to trust your teacher right now. Pointe work depends on strength as well as age ...
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| Ballet :NOT TALENTED | 3/19/2008 |
Q: My name is Sarah and i started Ballet when i was 11 i am 12 now .I Really really want to be a ...
A: I don't know if you are too old to train for professional ballet or not. I cannot see you or your ...
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| Breaking in Pointe Ballet Shoes... | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Hey I'm just recently starting pointe and I was wondering how do you break them in? I've heard so ...
A: There is a video at http://www.theballetstore.com, by a dance medicine specialist, showing how to ...
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| answer please is 4 a home work | 3/17/2008 |
Q: well hi i am 13 years old and im in Bronx dance academy well i need to know how is dance unique and ...
A: On http://www.theballetstore.com there is an article about SAT scores being higher in students who ...
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| bones | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Okay, so i have been taking ballet for a long time (8 years) and i am only 12, but since a while ...
A: No, that is not a general problem. I recommend that your parents take you to a chiropractor, ...
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| ballet trouble | 3/9/2008 |
Q: Are there any online ballet classes that I can use? My ballet teacher said to practice at home, but ...
A: There are a many dance DVDs on the internet. I have viewed a few of the best. Unfortunately, the ...
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| turns | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I have two questions, the first is I have slightly hyperextended legs, which make it difficult to ...
A: Yes, with hyperextended legs, you hold them straight. It is a challenge, and you need to do this all ...
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| Training exercises Fouette of adage | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Could you please give me some idea of training exercises for the COMPONENT STEPS that make up ...
A: This sounds like a teacher question, so that is how I will answer it. Fouette in adage depends on ...
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| Another Older Male | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I am a 44 year old male and have just started taking adult beginner ballet classes (it seems to be a ...
A: Good for you for choosing ballet! It's a wonderful way to get more fit. I'm going to make a couple ...
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| restarting ballet | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I took many years of different types of dance and was very serious about my studies. I have done ...
A: I would recommend a few months of a class or two a week before getting onto pointe - however, I ...
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| Books on technique | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I am training on a teaching course at the moment for ballet. A lot of work that needs to be done is ...
A: I cannot think of one with a an entire class analysis at the moment, that is professional level ...
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| Expectations for a Beginner Ballerina | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I decided to start ballet class and had my first class yesterday evening. I felt like I did well for ...
A: Good to hear from you. The best bread product I've found to date is a brand called Ezekial - and ...
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| Expectations for a Beginner Ballerina | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I decided to start ballet class and had my first class yesterday evening. I felt like I did well for ...
A: The following link is an article by a dance medicine specialist, Deborah Vogel, regarding shin ...
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| Technique in pointe shoes | 2/20/2008 |
Q: Our daughter typically takes only one or two technique classes on flat. The rest (6 x 90 minutes ...
A: It sounds like your daughter works very hard. I cannot answer your question but I can point out some ...
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| foot pain caused by pointe shoes | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I'm 15 nearly 16 but i have only been doing pointe work for around a year or so because I went to a ...
A: Sarah I'm sorry to keep you waiting for an answer - somehow I didn't get this till today, yet I see ...
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| extension | 2/8/2008 |
Q: i know that a strong back is key for extension, what are some exercises i could due to strengthen ...
A: A routine exercise for strengthening extension is doing a developpe, lowering the leg 2 inches, and ...
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| Foutte of Adage en lair | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I would like to know how to break down the steps and teach the steps of a foutte of adage.
A: If you've read any of my articles at http://www.theballetstore.com, you'll see a lot of movement ...
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| 5th position | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have a guy friend who says he can't stand in 5th with straight legs because his thighs are too ...
A: Big thighs could be the case. I have seen male dancers who trained and developed very bulky muscles. ...
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| Chaînés | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have been dancing ballet for 20 years I have a BFA in ballet, I am dancing professionally, and I ...
A: The most common form of chainees is keeping the legs and heels tightly together, so you would be ...
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| I want to start NOW | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I'm a 20 year old guy, and I want to start learning ballet now. I know it's hard to say whether ...
A: You have a lot of choices in NYC. Start calling all the studios nearest to you, or near where you ...
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| 15 year old male, Too old to start? | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Recently I've become really interested in learning ballet but don't know whether I'm too old to ...
A: First of all, I'll tell you that I taught a young man named Tedd Robinson, and he started at the age ...
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| Arches | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I'm 16 years old and have been dancing for about four years. My goal is not to be a professional but ...
A: There's a wonderful book I recommend that discusses every aspect of strengthening and stretching ...
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| Pointe work | 1/24/2008 |
Q: How old should a child be when starting pointe work in ballet is there a set age. My daughter is ...
A: Generally the guide is this: a student should have taken three years of ballet, and at least three ...
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| ballet | 1/20/2008 |
Q: why is it that i always have an injury in the ankle? is it because of the wrong technique in plie?
A: Ankle injuries can occur for various reasons - advancing too quickly with not enough strength and ...
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| TOO OLD FOR BALLET?? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Are you TOO OLD for ballet recital work over 40? None of our local ballet schools do ANY coed ...
A: I'd love to get more on the forum at theballetstore.com, re any topic. Would you consider talking ...
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| pointe shoes and foot health | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about the dangers of permanent damage to my feet, ankles, legs if I go on pointe too ...
A: I am siding with the doctors too! You need very accurate and very strong ballet technique to proceed ...
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| overweight or to skinny? | 1/14/2008 |
Q: so i'm very self conciouse about my weight. All my friends say im sooooo skinny but when i look into ...
A: Most dancers have a different perception of skinny than other people - nothing to do with anorexia. ...
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| tall dancer | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am a very tall, very thin pre-pro dancer needing a strong partner for yagp. Is there anyone over ...
A: I'm sorry but I'm not in your area and I can't help with that. The best of luck! Sara, why don't ...
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| Sports Massage in Ballet | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Buxton, I am currently researching Sports Massage in its relation to Ballet. For our assignment ...
A: http://www.bodyhealing.net/deeptissuemassagenyc.html ...
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| ballet | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I need help with my extensions!!! I want them to be much higher. Any tips or excercies? Also how to ...
A: I have a lot of strengthening and stretching exercises at http://www.theballetstore.com, both in the ...
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| Ballet at 42 | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I'm 42, in good shape. I did 3 years adult training 20 years ago. My passion has been ballet, but ...
A: Doing pointe work is possible. It depends on strength, accuracy of technique and flexibility of the ...
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| I was wondering if I can attend a summer program? | 1/8/2008 |
Q: My name is Jearim and I am totally in love with ballet, since I first danced I felt like it was the ...
A: I cannot answer as to whether you are "fat" at 110 pounds, though I doubt it. It would be relative ...
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| ballet | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I'm 15 years old and i'm really interested in ballet it is one of my favortie things. anyway i'm ...
A: I noticed this question was addressed to Lisa - I wanted to know if that is a mistake and if you ...
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| ankle and wrist weights | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 8 years old and is in Jazz, ballet, tap, 12 hours a week. The studio is requesting ...
A: I would say approach with extreme caution! Most pediatricians would say weights for 8 year olds is ...
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| genre | 1/6/2008 |
Q: The past few years I danced in the winter/color guard at my high school. I know that I'm dancing ...
A: Ballet is ballet whether you use pointe shoes or not. Some people take ballet classes for years and ...
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| About Starting Ballet | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Buxton, Now i'm 15 years olds. I never attend a class of ballet but I really love it. Is it too late ...
A: Thu. First of all, go to http://www.balletshoesand pointeshoes.blogspot.com. There is, down the left ...
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| Knee pain | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I just started ballet a few months ago and I'm working on my flexibility. When I do stretches like ...
A: You do not need to stretch the ligaments around your knees. However, if you are working hard at ...
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| Leg injuries | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I am training in ballet, and one night just before class I was stretching my left leg to the side, ...
A: Rips and tears in muscles create scar tissue, immediately. If that is in fact what happened, and ...
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| too old for pointe? | 12/28/2007 |
Q: .. am i too old for that? and i really wanna do the pointe... how long will it take me?...
A: You are not too old to start ballet. If you proceed to keep training for two or three years, and ...
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| foot injury | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I've been told lots of times that I have very good ballet feet; my arches are extremely high. ...
A: India, it seems that my answer did not get sent, I'm sorry that you were kept waiting. You should ...
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| job | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Greetings! I search for work! But I do not know where to me will address. I the professional ...
A: I regret to say that I am not an expert regarding the hiring policies of companies. Since you have ...
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| arabesque and pointing feet | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Any excercises for a higher arabesque/atitude? I am very flexible actually and can bring my leg to ...
A: Lack of strength in arabesque could be in your mid back muscles, in your deep abdominal muscles, in ...
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| I'm 15, am I really too old to start ballet? | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm 15 years old and I have really wanted to take ballet since i was small, i tried a few ...
A: Any disadvantage taking ballet at your age would be relative to your goals with ballet. If you ...
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| flexibility in young students and some extra syllabus | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I'm a dance teacher, yet without much experience (I've just finished my BA in dance teaching, and I ...
A: It sounds to me like you are doing all that you can do under the conditions you have. Not having a ...
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| pointe shoes | 12/4/2007 |
Q: What is your opinion on Gaynor Minden pointe shoes? ANSWER: Hi Rachael. I have never worn Gaynor ...
A: This is starting to sound like an interview for a school project....which is fine, I don't mind. ...
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| pointe shoes | 12/4/2007 |
Q: What is your opinion on Gaynor Minden pointe shoes?
A: I have never worn Gaynor Minden's. I just did a google search and here are 2 different answers I ...
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| Balance | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My name is Jessica and I have been doing ISTD Grade 5 ballet (I don't know if that's the same in ...
A: First of all, building strength takes time. In ballet you may be advanced to a more difficult level ...
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| Getting better at ballet | 12/3/2007 |
Q: This is the first time I'm asking a question, so I'm sorry if this question is poorly asked. I ...
A: Good for you! 5 days a week at ballet is great. My best advice to you has to do with both your ...
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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: I recommend you call all your local studios, tell them how old you are, and ask if they have adult ...
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| pointe | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have been dancing 11 years and from pointe my toes are turnin in and the bone on the side of my ...
A: It sounds to me like you have bunions. This can be an inherited dispostion, but can also be caused ...
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| my 3 yr old ballerina | 11/30/2007 |
Q: my daughter has started ballet 8 weeks behind everyone else and its obvious she needs help but the ...
A: I'm not sure what the best thing to do is. If her teachers are not worried about the recital dance, ...
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| I have a couple of questions | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Well, i have a few questions well first i was wondering if you can tell be if I'm ready for pointe ...
A: Since I cannot see you in class, or see your technical accuracy, I cannot tell if you're ready for ...
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| Is it too late to try? | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I'm not positive if I'm asking the right person, but it's worth a shot. I used to do ballet when I ...
A: I'm sorry you and your mom are fighting about this. She may be trying to protect you from investing ...
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| fouettés | 11/28/2007 |
Q: What exercises can I do to strengthen myself for fouettés?
A: What a coincidence - someone just asked me about problems with fouettes recently. I ended up writing ...
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| Too old...? | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I am Nina and I am 22 years old. I used to take ballet lessons a few years ago - to be more specific ...
A: You can definitely go back to ballet now. There is no reason why not, if you can find a good teacher ...
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| ballet | 11/24/2007 |
Q: i'm twelve and i would like to begin ballet lessons am i too old? ANSWER: Hi Giulia. You are not ...
A: I don't know what your goals are, with ballet. I think you should just start, learn and choose one ...
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| ballet | 11/23/2007 |
Q: i'm twelve and i would like to begin ballet lessons am i too old?
A: You are not too old to begin ballet, you are at a good age. If you are serious about becoming a ...
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| andrew kelly | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I have been trying to find out the age of Andrew Kelly when he starred in the film For a Lost ...
A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voor_een_verloren_soldaat Hi Edward. Above is the link that tells you ...
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| Turn-Out and Is it Too Late? | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I started taking ballet when I was 12 and I continued until I was 17. I had a great teacher and I ...
A: Regarding the turnout, you can lose flexibility in any muscles by hard work but not enough ...
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| is it to late | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Im 15, and I was wandering if it was a good idea to go to ballet, even thought i never had a ...
A: It would be difficult for you to catch up in training at a professional level, but for learning and ...
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| Adult student | 11/16/2007 |
Q: and thank you for any information you can give me. I am a beginning student of ballet. I am 21 and ...
A: Generally, once you've worked up to three classes a week for at least a year, a teacher would be ...
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| Fouette turns-compensating for a stiff neck | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I'm on a mission to get fouette turns, so i've started looking on the internet for tips as well, and ...
A: Spotting doesn't seem to be your problem, as you've described. In other words if you could spot ...
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| Starting Ballet at 18 | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I've read some previous replies, but nothing seemed to fit my need. I'll be 18 this (Australian) ...
A: No, you are not too old to learn ballet. Yes, I'm sure you will find a school there on google. Be ...
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| late starter | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I started ballet a couple of months before I turned 14. I absolutely love it, and have a passion and ...
A: Normally, a professional training schedule for ballet is 1-2 classes a day. I can't see you in ...
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| 20y/o starting ballet? | 11/8/2007 |
Q: my name is Jessica and I was wondering if 20 years old was to late to start ballet. I have never ...
A: Here's the statistics: pro dancers usually start around the age of nine. The exceptionally gifted ...
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| Extentions | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Im 20 years old and an advanced ballet student. Could you give me some advice on how to strengthen ...
A: http://www.thebodyseries.com/newsletters/2006/07/07_21_06%20Arabesque.html is a great letter - ...
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| starting ballet | 11/7/2007 |
Q: im 17 and iv never done ballet before but iv been told i need it to do musical theatre in the ...
A: http://www.dancetheatreireland.ie/pages/classchedule.htm Hi Hannah. Here is a link I found on a ...
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| never been a skinny girl... but why not? | 11/7/2007 |
Q: This seems like a silly question... but how late is too late to make the jump, so to speak, to ...
A: Since I cannot see you, but you indicate you are heavier now, I would have to go on what your ...
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| iam 15=[ | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Well.. I am 15 at the moment and I've been doing bale since March. I really love doing bale. But I ...
A: Typically, you would do 3-4 years before doing pointe work. The accuracy of technique and strength ...
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| When should I start pointe? | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Hey, I am Kyra. I am turning 13 this month and have been taking ballet for 7 years. I just started ...
A: Kyra I don't think I can help you any further. Your taking classes is dependent on what your parents ...
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| I want to be dedicated! | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I'm 14 years old and i started ballet about 2 months ago and I LOVE IT! but i only practice 1 hour a ...
A: Would it work to go different schools, or take more than one class at the same school? Are you able ...
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| My age is my concern about starting ballet | 11/4/2007 |
Q: Before I decided to ask this question I looked to see if anyone asking the related question anywhere ...
A: I think you have a dream that can be fulfilled. There are teachers courses at all the major ...
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| Pro and cons of toe pads | 11/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter's pointe teacher wants her to give up her toe pads. What are the pros and cons of ...
A: I honestly don't know what a teacher means by "feel the floor", in regards to pointe work. Teachers ...
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| When should I start pointe? | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Hey, I am Kyra. I am turning 13 this month and have been taking ballet for 7 years. I just started ...
A: I don't know what to say Kyra. Is your teacher approachable enough to talk to further? Every ...
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| Bad ankles! | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I've been dancing for about 8 years now, but not until about 2 years ago did I notice my horribly ...
A: The actual structure of your foot bones may have more to do with the degree of flexibility you have ...
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| Ballet .. Helping? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I contacted you a while back. Saying how i just started at 13 and is it too late. I am determined to ...
A: There are several articles on http://www.theballetstore.com about stretching. Let me know if there ...
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| max age for pointe? | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I grew up overseas and did a ton of dancing throughout my teen years. None of which was Ballet. I ...
A: If you plan to stick with ballet for a few years, then you will advance according to often you go to ...
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| Ballet C.D.s with vocal instructions wanted.... | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of trying to find a ballet C.D. with vocal instructions to teach a small class ...
A: I don't know of any. Personally, I would recommend Classical Stretch. (DVD) There is one on ...
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| Getting healthy | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I want to start getting healthy and get fit - is dancing alone enough to tone up and lose a little ...
A: That would depend on how "unfit" you are, and what your background with exercise is. If you have no ...
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| dancer with back pain | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have a new student (from a studio that closed), 16 years old, who wants to go on pointe. I feel ...
A: I recommend that this dancer see an Activator chiropractor. Activator because this method does not ...
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| When should I start pointe? | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Hey, I am Kyra. I am turning 13 this month and have been taking ballet for 7 years. I just started ...
A: I think you should ask your teacher, specifically, when you can go into a pointe class. Also ask her ...
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| dance??? maybe? maybe not? | 10/5/2007 |
Q: OK,my name is April. I am 17 years old and am a senior in high school i have been dancing for about ...
A: You know, April, sometimes Dance just doesn't let go! And I hope your mom reads this too, because I ...
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| help!??? | 10/4/2007 |
Q: hey im mantha! was just wondering... im doing dance at college! and im doing it for 3 yrs!! i love ...
A: I don't know anything about student loans - you could ask at your college. If you are the business ...
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| pointe-am i ready? | 9/26/2007 |
Q: i'm 14 and i've been takin ballet for 6 yrs. and 2 months. i have strong leg and ankle muscles, my ...
A: I can't tell if you're ready for pointe because I can't see you. The best thing to do is ask your ...
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| Fitting Pointe Shoes | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Im 19 years old and starting pointe this month I went with my teacher to buy some pointe shoes. We ...
A: Yes, that would be normal. The shoe is stiff enough that it would pop off without ribbons and ...
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| 11yr old daughter | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have an 11 year old that has been taking ballet for 3 years seriously. The last two years, she has ...
A: There is no formula - and that leaves it up to every teacher to assess correctly, every student. ...
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| 11yr old daughter | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have an 11 year old that has been taking ballet for 3 years seriously. The last two years, she has ...
A: My first question is what does your daughter feel about this? Does she feel confident? How long a ...
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| Fitting Pointe Shoes | 9/21/2007 |
Q: Im 19 years old and starting pointe this month I went with my teacher to buy some pointe shoes. We ...
A: New pointe shoes are not comfortable even when they are exactly the right fit. I could go into a lot ...
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| Pointe | 9/19/2007 |
Q: Other dancing schools do not let students go on pointe until they are atleast 12 or 13. Could she be ...
A: I can't tell if your daughter is strong enough without seeing her. What I would look for is this: if ...
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| Too old | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm 15 and I know I'm too old to be able to do it professionally but in ballet does your age ...
A: Your age doesn't matter. What does matter is your basic technique. It must be correct enough for you ...
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| Ballet Issues! | 9/17/2007 |
Q: !! A few questions on ballet... I am very inflexible! I can not do a split for anything, in dance ...
A: I'm going to answer the splits stretch and diet part of your question by referring you to ...
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| Tombee | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I work at a gym that offers dance and today they gave each coach a dance term to find out what it ...
A: I'm going to refer you to the glossary at http://www.theballetstore.com. Tombee means literally, ...
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| late age? | 9/13/2007 |
Q: im already 18 can i still develope? cause i feel that im to old for it! and how can i loose weight ...
A: Yes, you are too old to train for ballet professionally, but you can still take ballet to enjoy it. ...
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| To old to go pro? | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I really love to do it but I was wondering if thirteen is to old to go pro?
A: It's really hard for me to tell, since I cannot see you dance. It has been done before, by the ...
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| TOO OLD FOR BALLET?? | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Are you TOO OLD for ballet recital work over 40? None of our local ballet schools do ANY coed ...
A: The truth is, Danny, that partnering takes a dancer who has as much training as the ballerina he's ...
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| TOO OLD FOR BALLET?? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Are you TOO OLD for ballet recital work over 40? None of our local ballet schools do ANY coed ...
A: I think it probably is, Danny. Studios gear the classes toward getting the most students. Partnering ...
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| Ballet to Help a Gymnast | 9/3/2007 |
Q: My question is when is the best time for my daughter to get back into ballet given our unique set of ...
A: Growth plate injuries do require a very long term follow up. I wouldn't worry about your daughter ...
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| Pointe | 8/31/2007 |
Q: Hey! I studied ballet when i was 3, then quit at 7. I am now 13 and am starting again, but i don't ...
A: Your first project now is to find the best teacher in your area. http://www.theballetstore.com and ...
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| aprentice | 8/27/2007 |
Q: im thinking about becoming a aprentice in a ballet company. on there website it says a aprwentice ...
A: Dancers' salaries usually start around $400 per week and go up from there with experience and ...
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| Pros and Cons | 8/27/2007 |
Q: What good does ballet do for you? Does ballet make you taller? Does it give you good posture? I'm an ...
A: It depends on whether you think you will like it or not. Do you enjoy watching ballet? Ballet is a ...
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| In-toeing | 8/24/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 11 & has been dancing since she was 6. She does ballet & Modern Jazz & loves it. I am ...
A: That's a hard question to answer. Have you been told if her toeing-in is related more to her thigh, ...
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| ballet shoes | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I have a question about ballet shoes. I would like to wear my ballet shoes to a dance at my ...
A: I don't think there is such a shoe. However, you could get some satin ribbons and sew them on to any ...
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| Too old? | 8/23/2007 |
Q: First thank you for the time you put into all of your answers--they're great! When I was little ...
A: I think I have the perfect thing for you. Classical Stretch. If you go to this link: ...
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| Ballet | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I am 17 and I have started ballet about six months ago. I really enjoy it. My teacher said that I ...
A: Sports can impair your flexibility - as you have already experienced, but it is definitely possible ...
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| flexibility | 8/20/2007 |
Q: i am 15 and have been doing ballet since i was 3, i really enjoy it however i am naturally ...
A: Here's a couple of exercises that will help: To stretch your lateral rotators, your turnout ...
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| too big for pointe? | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I'm 17 and I've been dancing fairly seriously (~10-12hrs/week) for the past year. I'd like to go on ...
A: Your teacher will know when you are strong enough to do pointe work. It sounds like you are going to ...
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| pointe work | 8/17/2007 |
Q: last year i was at a dance school and they told me i was to go on pointe next year(this year) but ...
A: It's possible that the all-ballet academy has stricter technical requirements and they just want to ...
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| Can I Start....AGAIN? | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have taken dance classes from the time I was 2 to until I was about 11. When I was 14 I took a ...
A: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Choose-A-Ballet-Teacher&id=239395 ...
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| ballet | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i am interested in buying pointe shoes but dont know if i should get some or not. i take dance as a ...
A: No, Nikki, it is not normal in that most people cannot do that. And I highly recommend being very ...
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| ballet | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i am interested in buying pointe shoes but dont know if i should get some or not. i take dance as a ...
A: It sounds like you have a lot of natural strength and ability, but I would say no to getting pointe ...
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| Pointe work | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I started doing ballet in 2004 and i continued until May 2006. I am now starting ballet again after ...
A: I can't answer that because I don't know how strong you were before and how accurate your technique ...
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| Am I really Ready?? | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have been taking ballet for 4 years in a very serious dance school with a teacher who has been ...
A: It depends on how your teacher approaches pointe work. Many teachers only do very basic pointe ...
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| stretching | 8/6/2007 |
Q: do you know of any really good ballet stretches for turnouts. my legs are impossible.im sixteen just ...
A: To stretch your lateral rotators, your turnout muscles, do the following: lying on your back, bend ...
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| ballet/ running | 8/6/2007 |
Q: you know how you need strong feet and legs for point, can you go straight to point if you are a 5 ...
A: No Lisa, you can't if you have had no ballet training. You will have some strong muscles from ...
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| help | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have been dancing ballet for the past 4 years so far..my problem is that everytime im on vacation ...
A: This everyone's challenge! I guess it depends what you do on vacation - lots of activity or ...
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| a good turnout | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to increase your turnout after the age of 11? I read in some ballet exercise book ...
A: Kim. You can still stretch your turnout muscles - in fact an eighty-year old could so safely with ...
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| Ballet! | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I am doing pointe everyday, and doing rigorous ballet work everyday too. My calf had been bothering ...
A: It sounds like you have a strain of the muscle. Stretching is good, but once the muscle is strained ...
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| Injured knee | 7/29/2007 |
Q: During my training i have been going to two studios and one where the instructor has really been ...
A: I think you should see a chiropractor. Likely, your knee went out of alignment when you first felt ...
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| Split leaps | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I'm a dancer and ballet is my favorite. I'm very flexible and can do the splits without stretching ...
A: For a split jete, timing is important. Both legs have to reach their height just before the height ...
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| Turn Out! | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I read one of the question/answers on turn out, and like all of my teachers and the reply answer ...
A: Rachel, would you mind if I forwarded your last question to Deborah Vogel? You can read about her at ...
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| diet and energy requirements | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I'm doing a school project on ballet at a professional level. one of the things i need to have is ...
A: I have performed some ballet, jazz and modern dance, but not hip-hop nor Latin and ballroom. I'll ...
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| Turn Out! | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I read one of the question/answers on turn out, and like all of my teachers and the reply answer ...
A: I'm sorry for the delay. I had an answer ready to send last night and when I hit "send" I realized I ...
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| ballet at 59 with knee problems | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have studied for the last l l/2 years with a wonderful voganova trained teacher. I am 59 - have ...
A: I can't answer your question since I cannot see you or your teacher. It's possible there is ...
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| Websites | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Dianne. do yoou know any good websites for ballet? I'd like to know them. Also,How do I lose weight? ...
A: Firstly, some web sites: http://www.theballetstore.com has articles, books, DVDs, a store, a full ...
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