The video is about a person who had a career-ending injury while dancing. They started taking dance classes, including ballet and street dance, and eventually moved to a new studio where they focused on ballet. During a rehearsal for a performance of Swan Lake, they attempted a difficult step and fell, severely injuring their knee. The injury was a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which will require surgery.
The person recounts the pain and shock they felt after the injury and the difficulty they had in coming to terms with the fact that they would never be able to dance again. They also discuss the emotional trauma they experienced and how it has affected their life.
Despite the challenges, the person is determined to move forward and is preparing for surgery. They also mention that they will have to undergo rehabilitation and may need to use crutches and undergo physical therapy to strengthen their knee.
The video is an emotional and personal account of the person's experience and serves as a reminder of the risks and consequences of pursuing a career in dance.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator was a dancer who practiced various styles, including ballet, jazz, and street dance.
2. They had been dancing for two years and had recently moved to a new dance studio.
3. The narrator was rehearsing for a performance of Swan Lake and was excited to perform alongside the swans.
4. During a dress rehearsal, the narrator suffered a serious injury to their knee.
5. The injury occurred when the narrator attempted a jump and landed awkwardly, causing their knee to go out of place.
6. The narrator was in severe pain and was unable to walk or put weight on their knee.
7. They were taken to the hospital, where they were diagnosed with a torn ligament.
8. The doctor told the narrator that they would need surgery to repair the ligament.
9. The narrator was devastated by the news and struggled to come to terms with the fact that they may never be able to dance again.
10. They underwent surgery and began a long and difficult recovery process.
11. The narrator was unable to run or put weight on their knee for several months after the surgery.
12. They eventually began to recover and started going to the gym to strengthen their knee.
13. The narrator was told that even if they recovered fully, they would still be at risk of developing osteoarthritis in the future.
14. The narrator decided not to return to dancing due to the trauma they experienced and the risk of further injury.
Note: These facts are based on the narrator's account of their experience and may not be entirely objective or verifiable.