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	1)  the number of years your child has devoted to training; explain
	    the commitment; iterate the time and expense you have
	    contributed to support the pursuit of her dream;
	2)  show the state's minimum PE requirement in minutes per week,
	    compared to the number of minutes per week your daughter trains
	    --usually the ballet training exceeds the PE requirements by
	    four- or five-to-one.
	3)  show the body of evidence that you presented to your physician,
	    along with the physician's exemption.
	4)  explain the damage that PE commonly inflicts on a serious ballet
	    student.
	5)  Impart the information that if your daughter does suffer
	    injury, you will request damages based on a full ballet career,
	    which has been denied her because of the school's inflexibility
	    and shortsighted stupidity.

    In these times, authorities prioritize matters by legal threats, thus
    attracting what they hope to avoid.

    Best of luck.  Write back if you are successful.

    --William Fitzgerald   wdfitzgrld@pplant.ucdavis.edu


3.29. How can I build a proper floor for dancing?

	First, the reason for this question:  A hard, unyielding surface
like concrete is a killer.  To avoid injuries, you need a resilient floor.
These floors are termed "sprung floors," because the construction makes
the floor springy.

	My own opinion is that this is a job best left to professionals.
But for a discussion of ways to make a sprung floor, look at
http://www.dancers-archive.com/rec-arts-dance/topics/dance-floor-FAQ.txt
which is a collection of e-mail messages discussing various aspects of
making, finishing, and maintaining dance floors.


3.30. How high should a ballet barre be?

	For a studio, the short answer is, 3 feet 6 inches (107 cm) to the
top surface of the barre, at least in the studios I've heard about or been
able to measure myself.  It's a good idea to have a second barre 8 to 10
inches (20 to 25 cm) below the first for children, shorter dancers, or
those with limited extension.

	For private use, the answer is less clear-cut.  Waist-high is one
answer.  Robert Joffrey, on the other hand, used to say that the hand on
the barre should be the same height as the other hand when the free arm is
in second position.  This would place the barre even with the bottom of
your breastbone.  In any case, it's best if the height is adjustable to
accommodate the dancer's height, especially if it is for a growing child
(or children).


3.31. I'm job hunting.  Any tips for preparing a resume?

There is information available on line: look for
    http://wolfram.org/writing/ydr/index.html
or consult the bibliography for Eric Wolfram's book.

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