Kendall returns to dance after scoliosis surgery!

Kendall is 13 and had surgery for scoliosis 4 months ago. She was fused from T2-L1. With the support of her friends, family, dance studio and dance teachers....... and her courage and determination - she returned to training at 2 months and performed at 4 months. Scoliosis surgery does not have to mean the end of dance....... if dance is in your heart, you can find a way to work through your llimitations!

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[ErinlovesUandnails]

Hi! my name is Erin. I had this surgery almost a year ago:) I had a double curve one at 70 degrees and one a 63 degrees. I was just wondering what her curve was? T2-L1 is a lot! I had T2-L3. This is really inspiring:) How long did her surgery take? Mine was 9 hours but my friend who had it was only 6. I guess it all depends on how many vertebrae you have fused! Good Luck with her dance! Hope you reply! thanks!!!::)))

[szingette]

@ErinlovesUandnails Kendall also had a double curve - her surgery was 7 hours - She is doing amazing today and her dance continues to improve. In 2011, she won the title of Teen Miss Dance of Michigan. This summer she is training in LA. Good Luck to you!

[S3Ddancer17]

I dont have scoliosis but my cousin did and the process is rough! Glad to see u can still do what u love!!! How did u do at this competition? Can you post more videos? Id love to see the improvement!

[szingette]

@S3Ddancer17 I had a video that I tried to load this summer, but youtube blocked the sound. Hopefully they accept the music she is performing this year! Not too fun to watch a muted video

[winnerACE1109]

im crying and i dont even know her and i dont like dancing but i can imagine how strong she is for dancing again after the surgery

[szingette]

@winnerACE1109 Kendall was determined to dance - no matter what the limitations! What was surprising was that yes, there were things that she could not do - BUT, 90% of what she can do, she now does better than ever. One year later, she won Teen Miss Dance of Michigan and she continues to grow in the art!

[szingette]

This video was posted to offer inspiration to those families (and children) facing scoliosis surgery. Every parent must find a surgeon in which to place their trust for a successful outcome. Kendall's surgeon, after 3 years of bracing, felt that surgery was the best option. We are very fortunate to live in an era where this procedure has advanced to a point where children can lead normal lives so quickly. My advice to other familes is to research your medical provider.

[missdancingstar4life]

hi im 14 years old and have scoliosis too i was petrified i would never be able to dance again because i have been dancing since i was six , i did not have a brace either i had the op when i was about 10 i think my curvature was quite bad to . but around 4- 6 months after the op i was straight back to dance . i also do trapee and acrobatics too , im still worried if i will be acepted into a dance college though ?

[Seliny1234]

@sk8tergrl181 It's mostly genetic.

[sk8tergrl181]

How can a dancer who is required to always keep back straight get scoliosis?

[artisnotmything06]

Kendall go to the dance shoppe in waterford??

[ErinlovesUandnails]

@szingette Wow! That's so cool! She's such a good dancer!

[rnp1987]

Never mind it's "lift me up"

[rnp1987]

The announcer called her Mia not Kendall listen close to the first few seconds

[kerry5101971]

Here's a hooray for no more ugly back brace or pain & a bravissima for Kendall's debut return. I hope she keeps dancing as it's apparent she was born to dance & her body was made for it.

[suzannecocks]

Ooops typo lol '... I am a dancer and choreographer'!