Ankle Warm-Ups for Tap Dancers! Tap dancers, it's important to take care of those ankles! Before you start tapping away, make sure you're doing the right warm-ups to prevent injury and improve performance. Here are a few simple ankle warm-ups to add to your routine: Ankle Circles: Rotate your ankles in both directions to increase mobility. Heel & Toe Raises: Lift your heels and toes to strengthen the muscles around your ankles. Foot Flexes: Flex and point your feet to stretch and activate your c

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