The Informal Economy of Sport: Using the Example of Dance Sport

Student: Petrov Dmitriy

Educational Programme: Sociology (Bachelor)

Year of Graduation: 2019

The key topic of this study is the informal economy in the “world” of ballroom dancing. The paper examines various aspects of the informal economy, the opinions and strategies of dancers. The study also conducted interviews with people who are on the other side of the process, being described, that is, they are “sellers” in this market of services (coaches and stylists).

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