There is a huge need for comprehensive quality dance information to educate young dancers about their bodies, to extend their boundaries and their perception of what they are capable of, and learn about the prevention and treatment of injuries. Far too often in the dance community, the old adage of, if it hurts, it is good for you is far too prevalent, and despite the many wonderful teachers who embrace safe dance techniques, many young dancers are getting serious injuries at very young ages. Many young dancers cannot differentiate between the pain of a stretch, and injury pain. They are often working into areas best left to heal, and not addressing the real causes of their aches and pains.
The development of an extensive online dance community has enabled the spread of essential information to the dancers who need it most. No matter how remote the dancers location, and what standard of teaching he/she is able to get, as long as they have access to an internet connection, there is the possibility to learn so much about their own body, as well as techniques to advance their dancing. From beginners ballet, to learning pointe work, and moving on into a professional dance...