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?

Olympics figure skating live updates: Chock and Bates win ice dance silver medal

Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates took home the silver medal in the ice dance competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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What’s the difference between pairs skating and ice dancing? Here's how to tell

WASHINGTON — Figure skating will once again be one of the most-watched events when the Winter Olympics get underway. But for casual viewers, it can be hard to tell the difference between two of its ...

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.

Michiganders Madison Chock, Evan Bates 2nd after Day 1 of ice dance

Skating last, Olympic ice dance gold-medal favorites Madison Chock and Evan Bates from Michigan just missed taking the lead ...

Figure skating-Two Paths, One Ice: Spain marks Ice Dance milestone at Milano Cortina

Spain's presence in Wednesday's Olympic ice dancing competition offered a snapshot of two contrasting pathways converging on the same stage, as the country fielded two couples in the event for the ...