noun
- a competitive ballroom dancing activity in which couples perform standardized dances according to strict rules and judging criteria.
Usage: often used in competitive contexts; also called competitive ballroom dancing
Examples
- She trained for years to compete in dancesport at the national championships.
- Dancesport includes both standard dances like waltz and foxtrot, and Latin dances like cha-cha and samba.
- The couple won first place in the dancesport competition with their flawless tango performance.
- Many professional dancers pursue dancesport as a career.
- Dancesport requires precision, timing, and artistic expression from both partners.