Critics claim that no one is interested in watching Ballroom Dance in a competitive format. However a survey conducted through the Dancesport UK website revealed contrary results. Granted, this survey is a bit biased considering that it was responded to primarily by fans of ballroom dance. In all actuality, ballroom dancing is figure skating without the ice. The early days of ice skating were filled with Fred and Ginger-style ballroom dances on ice.
Ice skating is today one of the most watched popular and anticipated Olympic sports.
Actually, major strides have already been made on Dancesport's the journey to the Olympics. Actions to obtain IOC acceptance of Dancesport as a Program Sport are currently underway. Dancesport, however is not alone in its plight. It has joined a list of about 12 other recognized sports, including karate, squash and roller skating, which are currently waiting to be admitted to the official roster of the Olympic Games. Declaring dancesport as an official Olympic event would dramatically increase the prestige and respectability of the sport.