Having a good range of motion aids in making a dancer's work appear more seamless and it can also help increase a dancer's turn out. Flexibility also reduces the risk of injuries and soreness. Not only does flexibility elongate your lines and enrich the look of your dancing, tightness can actually be bad for your body.

Why do dancers and athletes need to be flexible?

For example, dancers require good flexibility to achieve required positions and movements. However, too much flexibility is potentially problematic. Overstretched muscles and tendons are not capable of maximal force production. This can cause dancers to not be able to complete choreography as necessary.

Why do you need to perform flexibility?

Flexibility is an important component of physical fitness and has many positive effects on the body. For instance, it improves mobility, posture, muscle coordination, reduces the risk of injuries and muscle soreness. ... Flexibility can occur not just through stretching but also through foam rolling or daily exercises.