How Long Was Ski Ballet in the Olympics?

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Ski ballet was a short-lived Olympic sport that gained attention in the 1980s and early 1990s. It was a combination of skiing and dance moves, and it was quite popular at the time.

The sport first debuted at the 1988 Calgary Olympics as a demonstration event, with athletes from five countries competing. It returned to the 1992 Albertville Olympics as an official event, although it was only open to male athletes. The event featured six rounds of competition including jumps, spins, and tricks that were scored by a panel of judges.

Ski ballet was part of the Olympics for only two seasons before it was removed from the official program due to low viewership and lack of interest from sponsors. The International Ski Federation (FIS) decided to drop ski ballet from its list of officially recognized disciplines in 1997.

How Long Was Ski Ballet in the Olympics?

Ski ballet was part of the Olympic program for only two seasons – 1988 Calgary Olympics as a demonstration event and 1992 Albertville Olympics as an official event – before it was removed due to lack of interest and viewership.