Figure Skating vs. Ice Dancing There are some basic differences between ice dancing and figure skating, though they're in the same "envelope" of figure skating. The most notable difference is that ice dancing is thought of as ballroom dancing on ice, so the emphasis is on a graceful and entertaining routine that could easily be done on the ground. read more
The short answer is that ice dancing falls under the broader umbrella category of figure skating. read more
Ice dancing and pair skating look similar to ice skating fans, but the two figure skating disciplines are very different. This short article explains those differences. Ice dancing, at one time, resembled ballroom dancing on the ice but has become more and more athletic. read more