Is Ballet A Sport?

Some people might not see a connection between ballet and football, but a sports medicine doctor at University Hospitals knows just how similar dancers and football players are.

Dr. James Voos, chair of UH's orthopedics department, says treating dancers as athletes can help prevent injuries and lengthen dancers’ careers.

We get an inside look with the Cleveland Ballet dancers.

Do you think dance should be considered a sport?

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