Photos

  • 17 SEP 1988: DANCERS PERFORM IN THE CENTRE OF THE STADIUM DURING THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 1988 SUMMER OLYMPICS HELD IN SEOUL IN SOUTH KOREA.
  • BEIJING - AUGUST 22: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after running the final leg in the Men's 4 x 100m Relay Final at the National Stadium on Day 14 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: The crowd dance the Conga on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Horse Guards Parade on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
  • ATHENS, GREECE - AUGUST 26: Hockey / Frauen: Olympische Spiele Athen 2004, Athen; Finale / Deutschland / Gold - Niederlande / Silber ( GER -NED ) 2:1; Der Jubel kennt keine Grenzen bei den deutschen Hockey Frauen. nach dem Sieg gegen die Niederlande tanzten die Frauen vor Freude einen Sirtaki 26.08.04. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  • 26 JUL 1992: DANCERS PERFORM IN THE CENTRE OF THE OLYMPIC STADIUM DURING THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 1992 BARCELONA OLYMPICS.
  • ATHENS, GREECE - AUGUST 19: Bogenschiessen: Olympische Spiele Athen 2004, Athen; Maenner Finale; Italienische Fans beim Syrtaki Tanz 19.08.04. (Photo by Vladimir Rys/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  • RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 15: (BROADCAST - OUT) Swimmers, Lilly King and Cody Miller of the United States hula hoop in the green room on the Today show set on Copacabana Beach on August 15, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
  • RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 11: The New Zealand team perform a post match haka after the Men's Rugby Sevens placing 5-6 match between New Zealand and Argentina on Day 6 of the Rio 2016 Olympics at Deodoro Stadium on August 11, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
  • May 1947: Modern Greek dancers interpreting traditional Grecian dancing with hoops which symbolise the Olympics. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty Images)
  • RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 21: Members of Team United States dance during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
  • RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 20: Isabelle Yacoubou #4 of France dances during player introductions prior to the Women's Bronze Medal basketball game between France and Serbia on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
  • ATHENS, GREECE - AUGUST 15: Beachvolleyball / Frauen: Olympische Spiele Athen 2004, Athen; Susanne LAHME - Danja MUESCH / GER gegen Evi KOUTROUMANIDEOU - Vasso ARVANATI / GRE; Eine Gruppe von Japanischen Fans tanzen auf der Tribuene den Griechischen Tanz SIRTAKI 15.08.04. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 08: The Argentinian team dance to their supporters as they celebrate their victory during the Women's Hockey semi-final match between Argentina and Great Britain on Day 12 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Riverbank Arena Hockey Centre on August 8, 2012 in London, England. Argentina won by 2:1. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: The ReD Foxes dance team perform during a break in the game between France and Brazil during Women's Basketball on Day 1 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Basketball Arena on July 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Shall we dance?

Today, 29 April, is International Dance Day. For now dancing is not on the Olympic programme, but that doesn't mean there is no dancing at the Olympics. Not only does it occur during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, it's also a great way for athletes and supporters to celebrate.

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