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		<title>I don&#8217;t know a thing about ballet and I&#8217;m trying to select a school for my children. Where should I look? And what should I look for?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-dont-know-a-thing-about-ballet-and-im-trying-to-select-a-school-for-my-children-where-should-i-look-and-what-should-i-look-for/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My twins are eager to start ballet lessons, but I don&#8217;t know where to start. Where should I look to find a good school for them? Are there any special points that I should pay attention to? Thanks, Richard]]></description>
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		<title>I&#8217;m thinking of returning to ballet after 7 years. How should I start?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:25:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I took ballet lessons from ages 7 to 15. Life got in the way and I haven&#8217;t danced since I was 15, but I&#8217;d like to return to ballet now. I am 22 years old. Is this advisable? How do I start? Thanks, Diane]]></description>
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		<title>When should my daughter start taking ballet?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My 5-year old daughter is showing interest in ballet, but my husband and I are not sure when is the best time for her to start getting ballet lessons. When should my daughter start taking ballet? Thanks, Catherine]]></description>
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		<title>How do I know I got the right fit for pointe shoes?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/how-do-i-know-i-got-the-right-fit-for-pointe-shoes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I notice that I sometimes feel pressure when I wear my point shoes. But I was quite sure I bought ones with the right fit when I did. How do I know I got the right fit for pointe shoes? Many thanks Caroline]]></description>
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		<title>Is it O.K. to buy shoes with room for growth?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/is-it-o-k-to-buy-shoes-with-room-for-growth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My daughter has been dancing for a few months now. I&#8217;d like to save some money so I&#8217;m thinking of buying shoes with room for growth. Is it okay to do that? Cheers Marion]]></description>
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		<title>Where is the correct place to tie the ribbon knot? I&#8217;ve heard different stories</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve observed that dancers seem to tie the ribbon knot at the same place, but I can&#8217;t be sure if it&#8217;s the right way to do it. Where is the correct place to tie the ribbon knot? Thanks Karen]]></description>
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		<title>My son wants to dance. What do I do? Should a boy take pointe?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/my-son-wants-to-dance-what-do-i-do-should-a-boy-take-pointe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My son wants to study ballet. My husband is not keen to let him learn because of the notion that ballet is for girls. I&#8217;m willing to give it a shot, but I&#8217;m hoping to get sound advice. Should a boy take pointe? If so, at what age? Thanks Juliet]]></description>
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		<title>What about ballet shoes? Which soft slippers are best?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-about-ballet-shoes-which-soft-slippers-are-best/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My daughter just started learning ballet. I hear all sorts of advice about shoes, so I&#8217;m a bit confused. Which soft slippers are best? Are pointe shoes made of wood? When can I try pointe? Many thanks Jennifer]]></description>
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		<title>Does weight matter?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/does-weight-matter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My child is a bit heavy and not as graceful as some of her friends, but she wants to study ballet. Will ballet be helpful to her? Thanks, Lexi]]></description>
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		<title>What exercises can you do to improve your extension in dance?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-exercises-can-you-do-to-improve-your-extension-in-dance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-exercises-can-you-do-to-improve-your-extension-in-dance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My 14-year old daughter has been studying ballet for about three years now. I was told by her teacher that she needs to improve her extension. What exercises can you do to improve your extension in dance? Cheers Ana]]></description>
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		<title>What is the difference between classical ballet and contemporary ballet?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-is-the-difference-between-classical-ballet-and-contemporary-ballet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have just seen my first ballet performance and I find it very interesting. I was told I watched a contemporary ballet, but it looked like the usual &#8220;classical&#8221; ballet that I&#8217;ve always imagined it to be. What is the difference between classical ballet and contemporary ballet? Thanks Richard]]></description>
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		<title>What is the ideal weight for ballerinas?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m 5 foot 4 inches tall and I&#8217;m concerned that I&#8217;ve gained weight. Is there an ideal weight for ballerinas like me? Thanks, Jessica]]></description>
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		<title>How can you become involved with the ballet world besides dancing?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/how-can-you-become-involved-with-the-ballet-world-besides-dancing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have always loved ballet and it is something I have always wanted to do but my parents could never afford to pay for lessons. Now I&#8217;m 27 and I still really love ballet. I want to get involved and experience some of what I missed out on. Problem is, I have a foot injury [...]]]></description>
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		<title>how to be better</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/general/how-to-be-better/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/general/how-to-be-better/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dancinboi08</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[i&#8217;m a new dancer and i am constantly reminded of how im not as good as everyone in my class&#8217;, so i woul like to know some ways on how i can make my exensions better, how i can get higher, and how i could get my extension better, also how i can get better [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can I still get into the School of American Ballet (SAB)?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/can-i-still-get-into-the-school-of-american-ballet-sab/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/can-i-still-get-into-the-school-of-american-ballet-sab/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NYCB_Ballerina</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi! I am a 12 year old girl who will soon be en pointe. When I started ballet (at age 3), I did it for fun and never really thought of it professionally. However, I took some interest in a professional career about 2 years ago. My dream ballet company is NYCB and consequently I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What should I do?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/articles/what-should-i-do/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>darlingdarcy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am sixteen and a Junior in High School. I took a beginning ballet class for a half a year when i was a freshman but i quit because the studio closed and i didnt know where to go. I have just started beginning ballet again at another studio and am taking an hour of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Late starter -Can I ever be good?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/late-starter-can-i-ever-be-good/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/late-starter-can-i-ever-be-good/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Helena</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, Im looking to start ballet but Im a very late starter (just about to turn 19). Obviously I know theres no chance of being a professional, and I dont think Im cut out for the life anyway(performances stress me out!!), but I want to be good at ballet, not just mediocre. I have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is the ballet bible for real or is it some scam?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/is-the-ballet-bible-for-real-or-is-it-some-scam/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/is-the-ballet-bible-for-real-or-is-it-some-scam/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2007 06:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It sounds good but i don&#8217;t know if it is a scam or not&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>WHAT IS THE BALLET BIBLE!?!?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-is-the-ballet-bible/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-is-the-ballet-bible/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is the ballet bible? What is so cool about it? Is it worth investing in?]]></description>
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		<title>Gamba 93 Pointe Shoes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:36:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone, I am 16 years old and have been doing ballet since i was 4 or so years old. I am now at grade 6, although I don&#8217;t just stick to exam practise and lessons. My ballet teacher has said I am ready for my first pair of pointe shoes, and I have been researching [...]]]></description>
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