Argumentative Essay: Is Dance A Sport Or Art?

Flap, shuffle, val change, val change, jump-flap, turn-flap, stomp, toe. Flap, heel-heel, flap, heel-heel. Step, jump-lift, flap, val change, switch, jump-lift, flap, val change. Arms to V, down, pique turn-- knee forward, arms flat and together. Stomp, toe dig, pause. Flap, shuffle, leap-toe, flap, shuffle, leap-toe, right arm, left arm. (Repeat.) Flap, shuffle, leap-toe, flap, shuffle, leap-toe, right arm, left arm, stop. I slammed my toe into the ground to stop myself from drifting, and several others did too, and we ended along with several hollow clunks echoing through the studio room. Jo smiled, walking to the stereo, pressing stop, and turning to face us with her hands on her hips. “What d'ya think?” She scanned our faces, “Yes, no,
Why and How?
The question above is one of major debate. Is dance a sport or an art? Is a dancer an artist or an athlete? From what I have researched, there is no correct or incorrect answer to this question. So, I will give support for each side.
Sport: Some say that dance is a sport because it requires stamina, agility, strength, and endurance. This is true, because there are numerous other sports who require the same skills. Whether it’s Cross Country, Track, Football, Volleyball, baseball, or soccer, they all require those elements.
Art: On the other hand, others believe that dance is an art form. They see it this way, because dance is not played on a field, in a gym, or on a court-- it takes place on a stage; just like drama, choir, and comedy. Dance, like drama is a series of movements that are aesthetically pleasing, just like drama-- and often accompanied by music that adds to the visuals, just like a choir. Finally, dance-- like all three (drama, choir, comedy)-- is used to express yourself for an
As for the physical state, dance relies heavily on a person’s weight and muscle. In one hour of ballet dancing, one loses 432 calories. After a few years of dancing, the muscles in a dancer’s legs and glutes develop, giving stronger muscles and form. My dance instructor-- Jo-- is constantly telling my class that dance relies heavily on abdominal strength. Since dance is a series of quick, melodic, paced moves, a dancer must be based on a strong center core. A dancer’s form needs essential strength to successfully complete turns and jumps, and the delicate skill of landing and moving with agility and grace. Coordination is the next major part of being a dancer, and though I may not be the most coordinated person, I am able to do several things at once, which, dancing also relies on. Adding to that-- if you are in a partner dance, you have to possess the ability to move yourself in multiple ways, and still be in synch with your partner and the music, all while completing and achieving proper form, as well as