What is ice dancing?
Q: What is ice dancing?
A: Ice dancing is a form of figure skating that resembles ballroom dancing, where a man and a woman compete as a couple.
Q: When was the first ice dancing competition held?
A: The first ice dancing competition was held at the World Figure Skating Championships in 1952.
Q: When did ice dancing become an official Winter Olympic Games medal sport?
A: Ice dancing became an official Winter Olympic Games medal sport in 1976.
Q: What is the main difference between ice dancing and pair skating?
A: Ice dancing limits the figures to those which are imitative of dance, requires skaters to stay close together, and does not allow jumps. Meanwhile, pair skating is not restricted to being imitative of dance, allows jumps and throws, and does not require skaters to stay close together.
Q: Are there set dances in ice dancing?
A: Yes, there are set dances in ice dancing where the style must be appropriate for the type of dance.
Q: Is there a Free Dance section in ice dancing?
A: Yes, there is a Free Dance section in ice dancing that allows lifts up to shoulder level.
Q: Is ice dancing the only form of figure skating that allows vocal music in official competitions?
A: Yes, ice dancing is the only form of figure skating that allows vocal music in official competitions.
