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	<description>Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet</description>
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		<title>Do you have any advice on staying in shape with a back injury?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 09:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently had a severe back spasm and have had to take four days off of dance. I may have to take more days off, but in the meantime, do you have any advice on how to stay in shape while having a back injury? Thanks, Mica]]></description>
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		<title>What do you mean about 180 degrees turnouts?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-do-you-mean-about-180-degrees-turnouts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was confused by what you meant about 180 degrees turnouts. On many tutorial videos there are young girls doing perfect turnouts but there is nothing to suggest they have done it wrong and their teachers say they are doing it right? Should they be able to do it naturally or do you think they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Could I ever make it as a professional ballet dancer without going to the Royal Ballet School?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/could-i-ever-make-it-as-a-professional-ballet-dancer-without-going-to-the-royal-ballet-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I looked at all the ballet dancers dancing professionally and noticed that all of them went to the Royal Ballet School in London. Could I ever make it without going there? Thanks, Kelley P.S I do three ballet classes a week and I live in Ireland.]]></description>
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		<title>Do you have any tips on doing a triple en dehour pirrouette?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/do-you-have-any-tips-on-doing-a-triple-en-dehour-pirrouette/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/do-you-have-any-tips-on-doing-a-triple-en-dehour-pirrouette/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have any tips on doing a triple en dehour pirrouette? Thanks, Kaitlyn]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>9</slash:comments>
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		<title>How can I get a good double on both sides?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/how-can-i-get-a-good-double-on-both-sides/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/how-can-i-get-a-good-double-on-both-sides/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello. I can&#8217;t seem to get my double. I&#8217;ll be able to do one perfectly in class but the next class I will only be able to do singles. I don&#8217;t twist my body and I spot really well but I just can&#8217;t seem to balance. My teacher expects us all to be able to [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>12</slash:comments>
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		<title>Balance on pirouette</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/balance-on-pirouette/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/balance-on-pirouette/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m finding it hard to stay balanced on my pirouette. Could you help me out please? Thanks, Mary]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>11</slash:comments>
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		<title>Which grade do you go on én pointé?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/which-grade-do-you-go-on-en-pointe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/which-grade-do-you-go-on-en-pointe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:57:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks, Trudy]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>20</slash:comments>
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		<title>Keep balance while spinning</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/keep-balance-while-spinning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/keep-balance-while-spinning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I want to know how to spin and keep my balance. Thanks.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>8</slash:comments>
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		<title>Can you do a 180 degree turnout?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/can-you-do-a-180-degree-turnout/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/can-you-do-a-180-degree-turnout/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can I as adult (I&#8217;m 35 year old) exercise the 180 degrees turnout and the split? Best regards Stephane]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Do you have tips &amp; tricks to succeed on pointe?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/do-you-have-tips-tricks-to-succeed-on-pointe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/do-you-have-tips-tricks-to-succeed-on-pointe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am getting my first pointe shoe fitting in about 4-5 weeks and I was wondering if you have any tips and tricks for me to succeed on pointe. Thanks, Anna &#160;]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Can I start ballet at the age of nearly 18?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/can-i-start-ballet-at-the-age-of-nearly-18/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/can-i-start-ballet-at-the-age-of-nearly-18/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 11:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.balletinfo.com/?p=1141</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have wanted to do ballet for a long time&#8230; since grade 4 in 2004. But didn&#8217;t want mum to worry about it. I would like to start now, but I&#8217;m not sure if I have the right body type for it. I just want to do it for a bit of fun and to [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>19</slash:comments>
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		<title>What are the five positions of ballet?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-are-the-five-positions-of-ballet/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-are-the-five-positions-of-ballet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could you please try and explain the five positions of ballet to me? Are there any basics that I should know before I enter my ballet class? Thanks, Isabel]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Do I have any chance of being a professional ballerina?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/do-i-have-any-chance-of-being-a-professional-ballerina/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/do-i-have-any-chance-of-being-a-professional-ballerina/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My name is Olivia and I&#8217;m 14 years old and in year 9. I have only ever had 13, one hour ballet classes but I really enjoy them and cannot wait to learn more about the style and grow.  I know I don&#8217;t have really any experience but I am eger to learn and grow. [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>17</slash:comments>
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		<title>I can do at least a triple pirouette on pointe but only a double on flat. Any suggestions?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-can-do-at-least-a-triple-pirouette-on-pointe-but-only-a-double-on-flat/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/i-can-do-at-least-a-triple-pirouette-on-pointe-but-only-a-double-on-flat/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I can do at least a triple pirouette on pointe but only a double on flat. Any suggestions? Thanks, Ginny]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>Does the fact that I have had no formal training reduce my chances of become a professional ballet dancer?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/does-the-fact-that-i-have-had-no-formal-training-reduce-my-chances-of-become-a-professional-ballet-dancer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/does-the-fact-that-i-have-had-no-formal-training-reduce-my-chances-of-become-a-professional-ballet-dancer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does the fact that I have had no formal training reduce my chances of become a professional ballet dancer? Thanks, Alasks]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>Are the risks of self-teaching pointe worth it?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-the-risks-of-self-teaching-pointe-worth-it/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-the-risks-of-self-teaching-pointe-worth-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are the risks of self-teaching pointe worth it? Thanks, Alaska]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>12</slash:comments>
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		<title>What should be my goal weight?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-should-be-my-goal-weight/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/what-should-be-my-goal-weight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m 14 and a 1/2 and 5 foot 1 inch. Im around 135 pounds and I&#8217;m a ballerina. I&#8217;m trying to lose weight, but what should be my goal weight if I were to pursue dancing and auditioning for the Houston School of Performing and Visual Arts? Thanks, Abby]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>8</slash:comments>
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		<title>How long would it take to finally know how to do a split?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/how-long-would-it-take-to-finally-know-how-to-do-a-split/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/how-long-would-it-take-to-finally-know-how-to-do-a-split/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you work hard, really hard, and exercise everyday for splits, how long would it take to finally know how to do a split?]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>Am I ready for pointe?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/am-i-ready-for-pointe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/am-i-ready-for-pointe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am 13 going on 14 and I wanna know am I ready for pointe? I train constantly and do things a lot. I practice at home and try my rises and I have good balance. Thanks, Megan]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>10</slash:comments>
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		<title>Is Vaganova too aggressive me?</title>
		<link>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/is-vaganova-too-aggressive-me/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/is-vaganova-too-aggressive-me/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Aug 2012 02:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anita Leembruggen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m a 21 year old beginner ballet student&#8230; I know it&#8217;s late in the game, but I want to dance professionally and I&#8217;ve recently been considering formal training (I&#8217;m currently doing a Barre class on DVD 2 or 3 days a week). But the school I&#8217;m looking into is based in the Vaganova method. Among [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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