DanceSport is what used to be referred to as competitive Ballroom Dancing. This glamorous and exciting leisure activity has been renamed to suit its modern image as a demanding sport.

Its characteristics consist of physical strength, agility, co-ordination, stamina, high level of fitness, discipline, teamwork, grace, style and musical interpretation. It is now recognised by the International Olympic Committee as a sport and is expected to eventually be included in the Olympic program. It was featured in the closing ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. DanceSport provides opportunity for developing athletic discipline of body and mind and as well as artistic creativity through musical interpretation, costume design and choreographic programming.

Participants usually commence their training in Social Dance Classes. These are fun for all ages and provide the additional advantage of meeting people while participating in a ‘fitness’ activity. Students who wish to take their dancing a little more seriously may progress to Medal Classes. They study more technical aspects of dance and achieve formal recognition of their achievement from bronze medal to higher level awards.

If the desire to compete against other dancers develops, then it’s time to find a suitable partner and enter the many competitions and championships registered with DanceSport New South Wales.

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