Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube are the pinnacle of many current trends we see in today's society. This is something that the creative industries and particularly the dance industry thrive on. These platforms can be great for sharing ideas, networking among industry professionals, and finding lots of interesting dance-related events, competitions, workshops, and auditions. However, dancing on social media has its ever-present pitfalls in many ways. One in particular is the emphasis on the notion of "dance as a competition" rather than "dance as an art form", another is the increased risk of injury due to misuse of safe dance practices and, finally, we see young social media users sensationalizing popular young dancers on social media, to the point where they are sometimes more celebrated than professional dancers in the industry who have many years of professional experience. While these social media platforms have many benefits, they are arguably also a major reason for the evolution of the dance industry. Dancing is a popular recreational sport. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on 'Why violent video games should not be banned'? Get an original essay According to 2012 census data, dancing is the most popular leisure sport in Australia among young women aged five to fourteen years old. With a participation rate of 27.1%, this represents over a quarter of girls participating in dance outside of school hours (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2012). One of the biggest problems in the evolving dance industry is that dance is increasingly focusing more on acrobatics and "trendy" moves than on the artistry, passion and technique behind what is makes a dancer great (Howard, 2018). Social media comes into play in this context, as these platforms are a space where extremities of any topic are held in high esteem and are often idolized; this seems to be becoming the new norm as everyone tries to compete with each other for instant gratification. Popular dancing sensations on these platforms often display fancy moves on their profiles, leading to increased follower counts, more likes and comments, more foot traffic, and sometimes even monetary benefits. These often extreme and unrealistic movements are often images and videos of excessive stretching, reversals and excessive jumping; usually out of context of a real dance combination (Howard, 2018). These moves are completely useless when it comes to learning choreography during auditions for professional dance jobs and these moves usually only have a place in a recreational dance competition. However, with a good foundation of technique and alignment; tricks can often elevate a performance to the next level. A classic example of this is Michael Dameskis' performances on popular television shows such as "World of Dance" and "So You Think You Can Dance." His impeccable ballet technique, phenomenal strength and artistry coupled with occasional impressive moves make him a world-class dancer. Analyzing this however, it is easy to see, to the untrained eye, that these movements can overshadow good technique and beautiful simplicity.’.