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Expert: Dianne DeLeeuw - 6/4/2009


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hi. my name is cassy. i am a 16 year old novice skater and have tested some dance. im noy that good to go to the olypics or be that competitive. i have choreographed some of my own programs. but i want to become a professional choreographer. i was wondering of how i could do that.

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Hi,
This is a tough field.  You need to become versatile in all forms of dance, take alot of classes.  At some point hook up with a coach that you can work with to create programs.  You also need to study and know all the rules.  Check the PSA website for requirements to become "rated" as a choreographer.

Hope this helps,
Dianne

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Dianne DeLeeuw

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I can answer questions about figure skating, choreography, ISI or USFSA. Also questions about competing (my Olympic experience or your own competition). I`m a National referre for ISI. Recently I also have been appointed a National Technical Specialist for US Figure Skating. But remember I am not your substitute for a coach! They can see what you are doing! To correct or instruct you on manuevers is really not what I want to do.

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Experience: World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist, coaching all levels of skaters at in California. I coach all levels and ages of skating from tiny tots to adults, first timers to International competitors. I also do choreography, music editing, teach specialty classes and give seminars.

Organizations: USFSA, ISI, PSA, Los Angeles Figure Skating Club

Publications: Recreational Ice Skater, The Edge

Awards: 1976 Olympic Silver Medalist, 1975 World Champion, 1976 European Champion, 6 time National Champion, US and Canadian Double Gold Medalist, 1999 ISI Great Skate Award, 2002 Woman of the Year

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