It’s somewhat counterintuitive, but I’d argue that the younger the dancer, the more important it is to have access to weights. Mature dancers or professionals are strong enough to do advanced bodyweight exercise variations that will still challenge them. But younger dancers often lack the strength needed to even complete 10 perfectly executed pushups, so for them it’s helpful to be able to develop shoulder and chest strength with lighter dumbbells that get progressively heavier.

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