What are the benefits to stretching What are some of the consequences to not stretching or rushing through a stretching routine?

Answer 1

Stretching is extremely beneficial to many different sports which can also include dance. Stretching reduces the risk of injury in physical activity and makes many different movements (mostly in the legs) less restricted. Rushing though any stretch overly fast or on cold muscles can heighten the risk of injury such as pulling a hamstring so it's important to make sure you're muscles are warm (some sort of 5-10 minute aerobic warm up works great). Try to avoid bouncing while stretching and stretching too far/too quickly.