I think one reason why we think dance and pairs is not as popular is that this is a Western based forum. Dance and pairs have traditionally been dominated by a select few countries, often former Eastern/Soviet type countries where it is easy to find a partner and the country has dedicated resources for doing so. Thus, these non-Western countries have excelled. In Russia and China pairs is very popular.
Ladies and men are more egalitarian, anyone who is really good at skating can excel. There is more diversity in country, particularly western countries. Ladies are more popular than men for obvious reasons, I wont state them explicitly but people generally enjoy watching women on TV more than they enjoy watching men.
Ladies and men are more egalitarian, anyone who is really good at skating can excel. There is more diversity in country, particularly western countries. Ladies are more popular than men for obvious reasons, I wont state them explicitly but people generally enjoy watching women on TV more than they enjoy watching men.