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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Will the Olympics Help Dancers Get Paid Like Athletes?

Dance Magazine: Let’s call the question settled: Breaking’s debut at the 2024 Olympic Games confirms that, yes, dance can be considered a sport. For the most part, we’ve moved past outdated stereotypes and collectively agree that dance is challenging both artistically and physically. It’s no longer an anomaly when dancers lift weights at the gym or model fitness apparel, because dancers can be athletes, too.

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