Dancing is such a strong word. I would say which is better moving (Madonna) or cheerleading (Britney).



In their prime I'd say Britney but overall Madonna.

I could believe that if Britney and Madonna did a dance-off at their primes, that Britney could win.

But ya, overall Madonna has been dancing well in five different decades. That more than takes the cake.

Britney was the better dancer, clearly

i don't see it, she tries too hard instead, she can't even catch up the rhythm

The question is in regards to their "prime" only, so...

I know what you mean but you can also look at it another way.

If Madonna has had a prime that lasted 5 decades (dancing well in the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s) while Britney had a prime that lasted two ([late] 90s, [early] 00s), who was the better dancer?

She lasted a good four eras, then had a minor comeback as fr as dancing with Circus, and now she's kinda killing it in Vegas.

In general... She lasted a good four eras and came back for two starting with Circus, not falling back down until Britney Jean.

I really don't think Madonna maintained the same level of choreo that she had at her physical peak. Sure, she lacks the drastic and embarrassing drop that Britney had between the Onyx Hotel and Piece of Me, but I don't personally see that as having bearing on actual talent. I prefer to look at it from the "who's best is better?" standpoint.

Yes, I suppose it is more circumstantial, though I think quality and quantity are both valid in discussing when talking about who is better.

she's dancing as well as her professional dancers

and THAT routine is something that madonna could never pull off.

I remember being slayed by Britneys dancing as a kid and trying to dance like her. She had so much energy.
And I like how intricate and passionate can Madonnas dancing be, choreographed not necessarily to impress, but to express.
Love both of them, voting for both of them

until the end of the circus tour*

Britney. Madonna was a mediocre dancer in her prime, while Britney was great.

Madonna