|
Juvenile
Rhythm Dance |
Pre-Novice
Free Dance |
Novice Free Dance
|
|
Time |
No
restriction |
Time |
2:30
minutes +/- 10 seconds
|
Time |
3 minutes
+/- 10 seconds |
|
Rhythm |
Latin
|
Rhythm |
Free choice |
Rhythm |
Free choice |
|
Music |
4/4, 2/2 or
cut time If the samba is chosen, 2/4 time of 2 beats per measure
may be used. Any music including vocals.
|
Music |
Must have
audible rhythmic beat or beat and melody, but not melody alone
(vocal is allowed). |
Music |
Must have
audible rhythmic beat or beat and melody, but not melody alone
(vocal is allowed). |
|
Pattern |
full
circuit of ice or two half patterns for each of the two required
sequences
reverse direction, loops, retrogression not permitted
|
Pattern |
Free |
Pattern |
Free |
|
Steps |
All
steps, turns permitted including small hops and jumps reflecting the
characteristics of the music
Toe steps not permitted
At least one skate of each partner must remain on the ice at all
times except as allowed (see notes on Members Only).
|
Steps |
All steps
permitted.
Maximum of one series of synchronized twizzles (not required but
is permitted).
Maximum of one footwork sequence (any shape, no required
positions). |
Steps |
All steps
permitted
Maximum of one set synchronized twizzles
Maximum of one footwork sequence (any shape, no required
positions). |
|
Lifts |
One lift in
either the opening or closing permitted. |
Lifts |
Minimum 1,
maximum 3
Maximum duration 5 seconds. Any type.
|
Lifts |
Maximum 3
Maximum duration 5 seconds. Any type. |
|
Stops |
May include
one stop per sequence. Each stop not to exceed 5 seconds.
|
Stops |
Duration:
maximum 5 seconds. |
Stops |
Duration:
maximum 5 seconds. |
|
Separation |
Separations for a twizzle or twizzle series are permitted.
There is no hold requirement following a twizzle.
|
Separation |
Duration:
maximum 5 seconds. At beginning or end maximum 10 seconds. |
Separation |
Duration:
maximum 5 seconds. At beginning or end maximum 10 seconds.
|
|
Spins |
One spin in
either the opening or closing permitted. |
Spins |
Maximum 1
dance spin, any position, minimum 2 revolutions.
|
Spins |
Maximum 1
dance spin, no restrictions on position or revs. |
| |
|
Jumps |
Max 1 rev
- one partner at a time.
Max 1/2 rev - both partners may execute at same time.
|
Jumps |
Max 1 rev
- one partner at a time.
Max 1/2 rev - both partners may execute at same time. |
|
Notes |
A rhythm
dance shall be a simple dance with emphasis on the strength
of edges and flow rather than on the technical difficulty
of the steps. |
Notes |
Must not
have the character of a pair program.
Athletic aspect of dance as a competitive sport must prevail.
ISU deductions for required elements will apply |
Notes |
Must not
have the character of a pair program.
Athletic aspect of dance as a competitive sport must prevail.
ISU deductions for required elements will apply. |
