Why Is Dance Better Than Football

The ongoing debate between dancers and football fanatics: is dance really comparable to football? When asked if one believes dance is considered a sport many jump straight to the conclusion that dance is not, when in reality dance is just as much of a sport when compared to the all American favorite sport football. In comparison to football, dance has many similar aspects, but also has many differences such as their appearance, how each athlete presents themselves, and what they’re catching.
In comparison both dance and football have many alike comparisons. For example both sports require a serious amount of physical strength to endure the training, and performances in each. Dancers are required to complete a series of explosive movements such as jumps, kicks, leaps,
Likewise football requires a great deal of strength to be able to block the other opposing team in order to take the win. In order for football players and dancers to be able to continuously perform these actions they have to constantly train. Dancers and football players train not only during their on-season, but during their off-season as well. Along with the amount of physical strength both sports take, the mental complexity of each shows major similarities. Both sports require to be at the top of your game no matter what. For instance, whereas football players need to know constantly be aware of where the ball is and where his teammates and opponents are located, dancers must be aware of their body positions, the timing of the music, and their partners positions and moves. Each sport requires a great deal of hand-eye coordination and the ability to be aware of their surroundings. Along with both dance and football requiring an extreme amount of physical strength and mental complexity, they both are two of the most injury prone sports. Dance and