No matter what style of dance you are focused on (hip hop, jazz, lyrical, ballet, tap) training is an essential part of your success. Training helps develop co-ordination, physical strength and alignment (posture), musicality, discipline, and dedication that is needed in all areas of life like work and school. Throughout my career as a dancer and dance educator I have seen a lot of dancers and parents focus on the exposure and the experience element of dance. While I think th