Form dance convention showcases international talent, promotes wellness [Video]

Dance is all about putting your best foot forward – be it on stage, on the street or in the studio.

However, the life of a young dancer can be stressful, especially when it comes to body image issues, injury risks and pressure to perform. To ease some of that pressure, a local dancer created a convention that made it’s debut Saturday.

Form Dance Convention takes the stage this weekend at the RBC Convention Centre. Over the two days, young dancers have the chance to work with choreographers and artists from around the world, while also hearing from health and wellness experts.

“Something unique about Form is that we’ve included dancer education sessions,” said founder and owner Brynne Abgrall. “So we really want this to be inclusive of health and wellness to enhance the dancers experience.”

Participants will also hear from a performance psychologist, a former ballerina, as well as …