Dance:
Sport or Art Form?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “sport” is defined as
An activity involving physical exertion and skill, one regulated
by set rules or customs in which an individual or team competes
against another or others.” The same dictionary defines art as:
Any of various pursuits or occupations in which creative or
imaginative skill is applied according to aesthetic principles…”
It’s clearly fair to say that dance fits this definition of art,
but it’s also safe to say it fits with this definition of sport.
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Ask any dancer, and they will agree. This passion is so much more than sports practice 3 times a week. It combines the blood, sweat, and and determination of "traditional" sports with the beauty and aesthetic of "traditional" art. The variety of styles of dance make it easy to appeal to nearly everyone, no matter their preference.