I have started a petition for UK based dancers and anyone else involved to get Dancesport included in the 2012 olympics.
We hope you will sign this as if we work together we could be a powerful force!
http://dance104.valuehost.co.uk/Mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=199&Itemid=66

Where's the petition to free dancing from the influence of the IOC?

Not everyone has to agree with people who are narrow minded with regard to dance as a sport. If you dont aggree, dont sign :)
I am trying to raise awareness and the olympics, even as a demonstration event will do that. Regardless of your feelings on that, several million people being aware of something you supposedly enjoy is a good thing I think.
The IOC aggree that it fulfils the criteria of an olympic sport, it just hasnt been included, supposedly due to timetable restrictions. As far as I am concerned, if its ok with the IOC they know what they are talking about.