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    Your worst theatre injury

    I was dropped by a fellow dancer from about 3.5 feet. Pulled every tendon, ligament, acl, etc. from around the knee. Had to have reconstructive surgery and while I still work as a director of middle school productions (choreography, building, etc.) it was a career ender. BEEEEEEEEE careful! It...
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    About the thread Flying without all the rigging

    I was a ballerina for years 8 of which were professional. I was dropped not by a fly rig but by a male dancer. It pulled every ACL, ligament, etc. from around the knee and I have reconstruction. I also performed as Peter in Peter Pan in 9th grade and we used a pro company. Here's my question...
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    Fly System In A Gym?

    All of you have been very helpful. As a teacher and theatre director safety is always a HUGE concern and certainly our first priority. I'm also the cheer coach and we do many technical stunts while this is different I just wanted everyone to know I knew I'd need a professional and there's no no...
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    Fly System In A Gym?

    I'm the theatre director at a middle school - we hold all our productions in a school gym. I want to do Peter Pan can I do a fly system (for people) in the gym?
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