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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Flexibility is needed for dancing and gym. [/quote] Flexibility can greatly improve with exercise, classes and time. [/quote] +1, and it's actually better to develop flexibility over time while also developing strength, as it will prevent injury in kids. I used to teach dance and you actually have to be cautious with the kids who are naturally flexible from a young age -- often they have hyper mobility that makes them injury prone.[/quote] Be careful of the unscrupulous places that will take advantage of kids with hypermobility because for some reason dance competitions love when dancers contort their bodies. I have pain in my thumb areas because of hypermobility in the thumbs. It’s can be very painful, my arm has come out of the socket, same reason. I wish someone had helped me with the issue when I was younger Ballet classes are the best way to begin dance. It helps develop posture, a strong core, a good base technique foundation to go on to other forms of dance if wanted. [/quote]
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