Ice dance vs. figure skating, explained: What to know about differences in Olympic events

Ice dance is one of the Winter Olympics signature offerings. But just what is it? And how does it compare to figure skating more broadly?

What is the difference between ice dancing and pairs figure skating?

Madison Chock and Evan Bates have ground to make up in their pursuit of ice dance gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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What's the Difference Between Ice Dancing and Figure Skating? Olympian Evan Bates Explains (Exclusive)

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics kicked off on Feb. 6 As interest in ice dancing surges, fans are gearing up to tune in and cheer on their favorite athletes. But with figure skating already a ...

Olympics figure skating updates: Chock and Bates in 2nd after rhythm dance

The ice dance competition began Monday at the Winter Olympics with the rhythm dance. Madison Chock and Evan Bates finished in second place.
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What are the figure skating events at the Olympics?

Discover the essentials of Olympic figure skating — explore each event (singles, pairs, ice dance, team), learn how scoring ...