ieve are intended mainly to entertain an audience. Yet, this does not exclude them from being classified as a type of sport, as many sports are mainly spectator sports (e.g.. football). Also, Ballet and tap etc. are not naturally competitive in the traditional meaning of competing in sport [S.Kelly, 2000 - View appendix 5] . I believe stage dances are an artistic form of dance in which the dancer can express their own interpretation of movement and music. This, therefore has no specific rules. Dance is a sport, whether it is recreational or competitive.I agree with this statement as it applies to many sports as well as dance. An individual may participate in dance in many different ways, whether it be recreational, artistic, or competitive. Whether dance is taken seriously, or is participated in as just a recreational pastime - the person participating is still taking part in a sport. To involve oneself in a sport doesn't need the individual to compete in that sport. The sport of dancing is exactly the same as other sports - you don't need to actually compete to call yourself a dance sportsman [S.Kelly, 2000 - view Appendix 5]. Some opinions linked with appendix 4 (An Olympic sport - Agree/Disagree) are as follows...YES. It is similar to ice-skating and gymnastics - a creative form of sport.I agree with this answer as dance is a sport - a creative sport. Ice-skating and gymnastics are both accepted Olympic sports. Like dancing, they can be difficult to judge. Though they may not be traditional track and field sports, ice-skaters and gymnasts have been given the chance to compete worldwide in the most competitive games in the world. I believe dance deserves this same chance, and in the year 2004 games they will receive it. This is a great achievement for dancers worldwide, as they finally get the chance to show the world their results of their demanding training. "Dancing is a full-on sport _ a lot of training goes int...
