It's critical to avoid returning to dancing too soon after a sprain. "If the ligament is still overstretched, you risk aggravating the damage or ripping it altogether," Lemmon warns. The best course of action is to see your doctor before trying to continue dancing, but if you're already in class when the injury occurs, he or she may allow you to continue at first until it gets worse. Then you'll need to stop completely. Dancing can be very strenuous on the body, especially if you do it regularly. It's important to take time out of your schedule to rest when necessary. If you feel like you can't dance any more, talk to someone about your situation before you hurt yourself even further!