But as 13-year-old Zoe rehearsed, she knew something was different.
âWhen I first felt the pain, in a way, that really shocked me,â Zoe said.
UNCSAâs Preparatory Dance Program is an after-school, preprofessional training program open to third- through ninth-graders. Its goal is to give aspiring dancers the opportunity to explore the world of dance and hone their budding talents.
The next week during her classes and practice time, Zoe noticed the pain wasnât getting better.
Her parents, Laura Martin, associate professor of ballet at UNCSA, and Christopher Martin, associate professor of the practice, ballet at Wake Forest University, were referred to Dr. David Popoli by a physical therapist at UNCSA.