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Is dance a sport? Now I don't need your opinions I need the facts, the proof that dance is or is not a sport, becuase I don't think it is, but I need to find out. Thanks
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Dance IS a sport, because:
a. It can be competitive.
b. It requires physical movement/energy.
--Hope this helped!
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I think so. I danced from the time I learned to walk until I damaged my knee as a senior in high school. You are just as active in dance class as you are on a basketball court or on a track. keep it up it's great excercise.
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Ok, I have been reading so many definitions of the word "sport" its making my head spin. Fundamentally there does not seem to be any agreement on this in the english language.
I remember on Eurosport they kept referring to chess as a "sport". Now I hear them refer to poker as one too. Both of those do not fit in with common perception of sport, which requires physical activity. However, there is one school that looks at sport purely from a competitive point of view (competition seems to be the most common criteria in definitions, but does not appear in all of them). Others define it as a "recreational activity" (thats one definition in Websters dictionary).
So... I would say that dance is definately a sport by any definition when done in dance competitions. However, it is uncertain if its a sport when done otherwise. Depending on which definition you choose it both is and isn't.
If you practice dancing in order to compete I suppose you might look upon it the same way as a soccer player practices for the next season.
Anyways, for competition definately yes, otherwise it depends. One thing is certain, english speakers around the world need to get their heads together and find a better definition for sport.
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OH MY GOD. These people are so inept. *referring to the person below* CHOIR IS NOT A SPORT!
I suppose in some contexts dance could be considered a sport, but overall, no, it isn't one. Just because something involves physical activity, that doesn't make it a sport. Would you think of pilates as a sport? No.
Sure, dance can help people lose weight and make them healthier, but ultimately the purpose of dance has to do more with cultural expression, art form, etc.
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There is one sure way to tell if something is a sport (in most cases). Is it in the Olympics?
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I hope that you can get something out of that link. It's pretty wordy and boring, but answers your question quite thouroughly and gives you the proof you're looking for.
I think that people get confused as to whether dance is a sport or not because normally it's viewed as solely recreational. Going out dancing with your friends isn't participating in a sport. Tossing a frisbee, playing catch, or dribble keep away aren't sports either, but they are based on sports (ultimate frisbee, baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, etc.). Dance doesn't have a different name to separate competitive dancing from recreational. It's all just dance. So, my opinion is, it depends on what kind of dance you're talking about, but yes, I consider it a sport.
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Dance is a form of art, not a sport. Don't listen to the person who said shit like marching band and stuff are sports, they're not.
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Yes, dance is a sport. It counts for PE credit at most schools.
FYI, Choir, Marching Band, Cheerleading, and Gymnastics are also sports!!
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l.o.l. No. You can't say you're athletic but don't play a sport you just dance. Dance is NOT a sport, however in high school they do give you physical education credits if you take a dance class. (dance is more of a visual art than a sport, either way it's not a sport, but good question)
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