Expert Contributor by Sheila Turner From the Top Studio of Dance
From Athletes to Artists –
Let’s Share the Stage! There’s a funny little saying that, “If dance were any easier, it would be called football.” There’s another saying that goes, “Real men marry dance teachers.” But that’s a topic for another day. So…is dance a sport or an art? It’s an age-old debate with solid points on both sides. All humor aside, anyone who’s never stepped on a 50-yard line can’t know if football is easier than dance.
subsequent apology ignited a much-needed discussion on freedom of choice and what it takes both physically and mentally to be a dancer.
This issue was recently in the spotlight when TV talk show host Lara Spencer rocked the dance world by mocking young Prince George’s love of ballet. Let’s be honest: If he were playing tennis, there’d be no story. It’s no secret that for many years, the dance community has fought an uphill battle to gain the respect it deserves. Spencer’s recent comment and
For legendary dancer and choreographer Gene Kelly, it was, in his words, a personal “crusade” to show that dancers are athletes. As he said, “What could be more graceful than a football player throwing a pass? What is more excitingly beautiful than the swift movement of a double play? Every motion a good athlete makes is as beautiful as any a dancer makes.”
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