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The emergence of TikTok as a primary platform for dance has created an interesting dynamic within the dance community, where the lines between professional and recreational dancers have blurred. Today, it isn’t uncommon to see professional dancers participating in TikTok challenges, recognizing the cultural trends that the platform has generated.
This evolution introduces an important conversation about what it means to be a dancer in the current landscape—highlighting that if one can dance, they are, in essence, a dancer. However, there is a distinction between those who dance for pleasure and visibility, and those who pursue dance as a professional career.