• The Summer Games are a feast of sport.The addition of DanceSport will add a new dimension in the same way that Ice Dancing has in the Winter Games.



• DanceSport is one of the few sports contending for inclusion in the Olympic program, that could be included without a significant increase in the number of athletes and officials. A maximum of 160 participants including Athletes, Adjudicators, Coaches and Officials would be required for a successful competition in all disciplines.



• DanceSport does not require major construction, because competitions can be held in a wide range of existing venues.



• Olympic DanceSport Competition will likely only take two days to complete.



• DanceSport has 100% Gender Parity, and moreover is a Sport in which male and female athletes compete against each other at the same time on the same surface.



• DanceSport attracts millions of TV viewers all over the World and is particularly attractive to female viewers.An 11-year Joint Venture contract with IMG (1997 - 2008) guarantees the worldwide television distribution of DanceSport.



• DanceSport observes and conforms to the strict anti-doping programmes of the IOC and WADA.



• DanceSport is very attractive because it combines movement, music, color and emotions.



• Dance as a social and recreational activity is one of the most popular activities in the world for all age groups. That gives DanceSport a good base for wide audience interest.



• It is a non aggressive sport and no violence has ever occurred amongst competitors or the audience.



• DanceSport does not cause extreme stress on the human body, and as such, does not cause systematic injuries to the body.



• As DanceSport combines physical activity with musical expression and social interaction between a man and a woman (boy and girl) it is extremely beneficial for both physical and mental development of the young athletes.



• It is easily accessible for beginners of all ages.


• No extra equipment or large investment is needed for beginners.

Official Letter from Mr. Juan Antonio Samaranch

Official IOC Certificate

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