1. competitive ballroom and Latin dancing performed at organized events and competitions, governed by standardized rules and judging criteria.
Usage: often used in plural or as a mass noun; also called 'competitive dancing' or 'ballroom dancing'

Examples

• She trained for years to compete in dancesports at the national championship.
• Dancesports includes both Standard and Latin categories.
• The couple won first place in the dancesports competition.
• Professional dancesports requires precision, timing, and artistic expression.
• Many dancers transition from recreational ballroom dancing to dancesports.
• The International DanceSport Federation sets the rules for dancesports worldwide.