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I dance everyday for two and a half hours and seeing as I'm so used to the routine I don't get tired that quickly.
I was sick last week and had to take a week off dancing and I did my dancing today but after an hour I was really hot and bothered, tired and had a headache.
Is it because of my week off or something else?
and if it's because of my week off is there anyway I can get back into my routine?

well it could be because of ur week off, but it could also be because you were sick and being sick def. slows you down and makes you tired. maybe your still sick. try going back to your doctor, hope ive helped!

Laura(DanceAdvice)

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When I was younger I used to be really skinny because I stayed with my cousins a lot and we were always swimming, running around, or riding bikes. Since then I've gained a lot of weight cause I haven't exercised much. My stomach is flabby and my thighs are kind of big. I want to tone down before school starts up again in August.. so does anyone know any exercises I could do? I'm not saying I'm fat or anything but I've gained about 20 pounds in the past year and I just wanted to tone down some. Thanks. :)

I also have another question about this. I love to dance & I have about four movies that have dancing in them. Does dancing help tone you down any?

Dancing is an excellent way to lose a few pounds. Just look in the phonebook for a studio, go in and try a few classes. other ways to lose weight, um go to a gym maybe, run, do sit ups, crunches etc all that good stuff, and if youre really interested in losing some pounds maybe try a diet, like healthy foods, salad, fruit, veggies etc. hope ive helped!

Laura(danceadvice)

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im a dancer, and i recently outgrew all of my dance shoes. (tap, jazz, and lyrical) i ordered new ones, but the companys shoes ran reaaally small and none of them fit me. i have really long narrow feet...do any of you have the same problem and do u know where to find dance shoes that will fit?
than you so much

well yeah i guess i do have narrow feet lol... try discountdance.com, they have a catalog too...and they have some great prices too.
hope ive helped...Laura(DanceAdvice)

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Hey, I really want to get better at dance. Like, ballet? I can't get my leg high enough and my 5th position stinks. My teacher is getting on our case because most of us can only get to 3rd position. So does anyone know any exercises (tried and true) that me and my friends can do to get our legs higher and get our 5th position good? Oh and only if you know what I'm talking about or are/have been a dancer. Thanks so much!

hun, every dance faces these problem sometime in their life. exercises for turnout: laying on ur back with both feet in the air, practice turning out and in. when you are standing, and your teacher says more turnout, DO NOT FORCE YOU TURN OUT FROM YOUR KNEES! you turn out from the hips. if you turn out incorrectly, you can get knee problems which are very serious. ways to get your legs higher: well it takes time, but, just always strech whenever you have time, even when you watch tv maybe sit in a straddle or split. and every day in class just work super hard and eventually, they'll get there. exercises for split: theres not many exercises to get your spilts better, just everyt time u get the chance just go into a split and hold it, it will eventually happen! pirouettes: take a good preparation before the turn, have good posture, push off form 2 feet, spot, and just go for it. yes, its easier said than done, trust me! but my dance teacher always said, "you just gotta go for it!". well give these a try and hope i've helped!

Laura(danceadvice)

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Well i used to dance when i was 4-7 but then i quit because of the teacher who used to pick on me. I REALLY wanna' dance, i might become a perfessional dancer if i will make it.. But i think its too late to start dancing? What is the best group to start if i start now and want to be a hip-hop dancer? Do i start hip-hop straight away or ballet or what? I'm so cunfussed plus mum thinks its a 5 minute thing for me.. she is like "No your go for 5 minutes and want to quit!" just because i done that will girl scouts, art club and other clubs but i know i want this.. I want it bad but she dont believe me! How can i make her believe me that i want it!!
Please answer my 2 or 3 questions i rate ***** 5 *****

first of all, how old are you? your never too old to dance! i would start up ballet as soon as possible because believe me, ballet is the hardest type of dance to go professional in. then i would start hip-hop. most "pro" hip hop dancers are in music videos and on dance teams. and ways to get ur mom to let you, well show her that you have a passion for dancing and its not some 5 minute deal this time. maybe ask her to let you take a class at a studio, and have her watch. or just explain to her how youre feeling. i wish you the best of luck, and i hope i have helped!

Laura(DanceAdvice)

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Here is the thing, I have been a dancer for this is my 11th year. Ive been dancing at the same studio all my life and ive grown to know and love the place and the people associated with it. But there was a fire a few months ago in a building in the same plaza. Now the ceiling of the studio needs to be taken off. Now my teacher is looking for a new place to go. She found something but it requires fixing up and whatnot. Bottom line: What are some good, ORIGINAL, fundraisers we could do? Not selling candy bars. xO ali (toxic x babii x3)

Wow! I'm sorry to hear that! anyways, at our studio we did a bake sale, car wash, popcorn stand, had a day where people could pay to come in and take a class just for fun, and if there are festivals in town maybe set up a booth at one and raise money. all things like that would get you some money.

hope i've helped,

Laura

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Well when i get older I'd love to be a professional dancer and dance in videos, maybe teach a few moves to celebs, I cant spell the word lol chroglfier lol whatever. Anyway yeah and maybe just dance and stuff but what qualifications do I need and like do I got to 6th form and what do I have to study to become a professional dancer? What do i need to achive, what do i need to study at college and university also I want to be a author im really good at writing books so what qulifications do I need for that to? Please help I rate thanks Love Lil-Keaney!

well, it depends what your favorite type of dance is. most professional dancers are ballerinas. and most ballet choreographers were pro dancers before they were a choreographer! if you want to major in jazz and hip hop etc... try out for a dance team, or even a music video. i'm not sure what to tell you about being an author, just maybe practice your writing skills all the time and write short stories and enter them and competitions and different things like that!

Hope I Helped! Good luck!

Laura(DanceAdvice)

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