Contemporary ballroom dance technique has been extensively studied and formalized. [Medals Exams]? are a commonly accepted standard of measurement of a dancer's technique according to conventional standards, and are classed Bronze, Silver, Gold and Gold Bar. The International Olympic Committee now recognizes Ballroom Dance as a sport, and some have pushed for its admittance to the Olympics. Most ballroom dances were social and/or folk dances before being formalized as ballroom dances, and many of these dances are still danced as social and folk dance.
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