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Ask the Dance/PE Expert
Ask the Dance/PE Expert Below is a list of all of the Secondary Dance and PE questions submitted to our experts. Use the search to see if your question has already been asked. If not click on the submit button to send in your question to our experts from Birmingham Royal Ballet, Dance Exchange and Sampad.
There are 18 FAQs at this time. Showing FAQs 1 to 5.
How do you keep your body in shape for dance? (Like the ankles, legs, arms, etc.) Any exercise?

Dancers always start their day with class: a series of exercises starting slowly, supported by the barre and gradually building up to big jumps and lots of turns.

1) Ankles need to be strong so lots of rises are necessary. Start by holding on...

I used to take ballet when I was around 5 years old for 3 years. I am now 17 and I was wondering if I have to start as a beginner or intermediate?

It is difficult to say which class to start in as the standard of classes vary considerably!

If you find somewhere that offers classes, why not  ask if you could go and watch some and speak to the teachers who would be able to advise you on...

My daughter want to learn how to play tennis, I don't know where to bring her for tennis learning courses?

There has been an excellent partnership between Birmingham City Council and Tennis for Free for the last two years, in which free coaching and advice has been on offer to Birmingham children,

For the latest in free coaching, either in Birmingham or elsewhere, you can check out...

Is it possible to injure your feet permanently on pointe shoes?
Yes, but if you start dancing ‘en-pointe’ when you and your body are ready you will be less likely to injure yourself.
 
The most important thing to reduce injuries from pointe work is to only wear pointe shoes and dance...
Hello I am a male dancer and have always been lifted in school dance. Now I am getting older I want to be able to lift other people with ease, but I dont have the strength. How can I become stronger so I can lift people with ease.
It is very important not too lift someone too heavy for you too soon. Talk to your dance teacher to make sure they are happy for you to start lifting. They will make sure you have strong arms but also have a strong body or “core...
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