July 20, 2018 2018-2019 SKATE CANADA ICE DANCE COMPETITIVE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISED DESCRIPTION PAGE July 20 Pattern Dances General Information 2 July 20 Pattern Dance Draws 3 July 20 Pattern Dances - Novice Pattern Dance Key Points 4 July 20 Rhythm Dance General Information 5 July 20 Rhythm Dance Required Elements 6 July 20 Free Dance General Information 7 July 20 Free Dance Required Elements Pre-Juvenile to Novice 8 July 20 Free Dance Required Elements Junior/Senior 9 July 20 Marking 10 July 20 Rhythm Dance and Free Dance Additional Information 10-11 July 20 Links to ISU and Skate Canada documents 12 July 20 Pattern Dance Diagrams 13 As of the date of publication, rules cited in this guide are based on Skate Canada and ISU Rules. Always refer to Rules as listed on the Skate Canada Info Centre, and the ISU Special Regulations and Technical Rules Singles & Pair Skating and Ice Dance for complete and authoritative rules in effect at any point in time.
July 20, 2018 General Information for Pattern Dances First sequence must be executed on the same side If not, referee will stop the couple and instruct No deduction as the judges stand them to restart on the correct side Introductory steps Pre-Juvenile/Juvenile: maximum 7 Pre-Novice/Novice: not to exceed the introductory phrasing of the music Final pose Must reach final movement/pose within 20 seconds after completion of the last step of the Pattern Dance Referee will deduct for up to every five seconds in excess of 20 seconds after the last prescribed step to the ending movement/pose Music Pre-Juvenile/ Juvenile Skate Canada Series 8 Pre-Novice/Novice ISU Pattern Dance Music (Strausser- Tauber version) 5 pieces played in numerical order Warm-up: 3 minutes 30 sec. without music followed by 2:30 with music Maximum 6 couples Pre-Juvenile/Juvenile: 2:30 min. of music will be the tune to be skated in the competition Pre-Novice/Novice: 2:30 min. of music will be the last (6 th ) tune of ISU Pattern Dance music Interruptions/Falls Calling Process without Key Points Calling Process with Key Points ISU Pattern Dance Videos Resumed at the nearest technically practical point which must be after the point of interruption If less than 50% of the section/sequence is completed due to a fall or interruption the section/sequence will have no value Technical Controller (TC) identifies Sequences/Sections of the Pattern Dance as Level Base when 50% of the Sequence/Section is completed by both partners; Level 1 when 75% of the Sequence/Section is completed by both partners TC also identifies and calls falls. If a TC is not available at non-qualifying events, the referee may perform this function Technical Panel determines the Level of every Section/Sequence. At Novice level, all 4 Key Points are called (Y,N,T) but capped at maximum of Level 3 even if all 4 Key Points are achieved Skate Canada Skating Development Video Library Page 2 of 24
July 20, 2018 Pattern Dance Draws 3-minute warm-up Summer Fall/ Sectionals Challenge Canadians All pattern dances will be skated in the order listed and must be performed with the first sequence executed on the same side as the judges stand Pre-Juvenile Pattern Dance 1 Fiesta Tango: 3 GOEs 3 Sequences 3 Sections Fiesta Tango: 3 GOEs 3 Sequences 3 Sections N/A N/A Juvenile U16 Pre-Novice U18 Pattern Dance 2 Pattern Dance 1 Pattern Dance 2 Pattern Dance 1 Willow Waltz: 2 GOEs 2 Sections Ten Fox: 3 GOEs 3 Sequences 3 Sections European Waltz: 2 GOEs 2 Sections Tango: 2 GOEs 2 Sections Willow Waltz: 2 GOEs 2 Sections Ten Fox: 3 GOEs 3 Sequences 3 Sections European Waltz: 2 GOEs 2 Sections Starlight Waltz: 4 GOEs 4 Sections Steps 1-17 & 18-32 N/A N/A N/A Starlight Waltz: 4 GOEs 4 Sections Steps 1-17 & 18-32 N/A N/A N/A N/A Novice Women U19 Men U21 Pattern Dance 2 Pattern Dance 1 Blues: 2 GOEs 3 Sequences 3 Sections Starlight Waltz: 4 GOEs 4 Sections Steps 1-17 & 18-32 Blues: 2 GOEs 3 Sequences 3 Sections Starlight Waltz: 4 GOEs 4 Sections Steps 1-17 & 18-32 Blues: 2 GOEs 3 Sequences 3 Sections Starlight Waltz: 4 GOEs 4 Sections Steps 1-17 & 18-32 N/A Starlight Waltz: 4 GOEs 4 Sections Steps 1-17 & 18-32 Key points called to maximum Level 3 Pattern Dance 2 Argentine Tango: 4 GOEs 4 Sections Steps 1-18 & 19-31 Argentine Tango: 4 GOEs 4 Sections Steps 1-18 & 19-31 Argentine Tango: 4 GOEs 4 Sections Steps 1-18 & 19-31 Argentine Tango: 4 GOEs 4 Sections Steps 1-18 & 19-31 Page 3 of 24
July 20, 2018 Key Points for Novice Pattern Dances Starlight Waltz (adapted from ISU Communication 1932) Pattern Dance Element (1SW) Key Point 1 Lady Steps 9 to 10 (RBOI, LBO-SwR) Key Point 2 Man Steps 9 to 10 (LFOI, RFO-SwR) Key Point 3 Lady Steps 16 to 17 (LFO ClMo, RBO) Key Point 4 Man Steps 16 to 17 (RBO, LBI-Pr, RBO) Key Point Features 2. Correct change of edge (#9) 2. Correct change of edge (#9) 2. ClMo - correct turn 3. ClMo - correct placement of the free foot Pattern Dance Element (2SW) Key Point 1 Lady Steps 21 & 22 (LFI, OpMo, RBI) Key Point 2 Man Steps 27 to 28 (CR-RFO, CR-LFO3) Key Point 3 Lady Steps 31 (CR-RFO-SwR) Key Point 4 Man Steps 31 (CR-RFO-SwR) Key Point Features 2. Correct turn 3. Correct placement of the free foot 2. Correct turn A change of edge within the last 1/2 beat of the step is permitted to prepare the push/transition to the next step Argentine Tango (as per ISU Communication 2148) Section 1: (1AT) Steps 1-18 Key Point 1 Lady Steps 7-10 (LFO, XF-RFO, XB-LFIO, XB-RFIO) Key Point 2 Man Steps 7-10 (LFO, XF-RFO, XB-LFIO, XB-RFI-Ctr) 1. Correct edge 2. Correct swing movement of free leg Key Point 3 Lady Steps 13-15 (CR-RFO3, LBO, RFO) 1. Correct edge 2. Correct swing movement of free leg. Key Point 4 Man Steps 13-15 (CR-LBO, RFO3, LBO) Key Point Features 2. Correct change of edge 2. Correct change of edge 3. Correct turn (#10) 2. Correct turn 2. Correct turn Section 2: (2AT) Steps 19-31 Key Point 1 Lady Steps 23-24 (LFO Sw-Tw1 (between counts 4&1), RFO) Key Point 2 Man Steps 23-24 (LFO Sw- OpCho, RBI (between counts 4&1), LBO Key Point 3 Lady Steps 27-31 (CR-LBO, CR-RBO, CR-LBO, CR-RBO, CR-LBO-SwR/RFI (between counts 4&1)) Key Point 4 4 Man Steps 27-31 (CR-RFO, CR-LFO, CR-RFO, CR-LFO CR- RFO-SwR) Key Point Features 2. Correct turn (#23) * 2. Correct turn (#23) The first step of the dance begins on beat one of a musical phrase *Step #23 is a left outside edge ending in a forward clockwise twizzle-like motion Tw1. Lady s body turns one full continuous rotation, the skating foot does NOT technically execute a full turn, followed by a step forward A change of edge within the last 1/2 beat of the step is permitted to prepare the push/transition to the next step. (Example: Lady Steps 14-15 (LBO, RFO) Page 4 of 24
July 20, 2018 General Information for Rhythm Dance Duration Music Tango or Tango plus one additional rhythm Pattern Stops Separations Touching ice with hand(s) Costume and prop Illegal Elements/Movements Specifications/Requirements Violations Junior/Senior 2 minutes 50 seconds (+/- 10 seconds) Program time: Referee deduction: -1.0 up to every 5 sec lacking or excess -may be vocal and must be suitable for Ice Dance as a discipline Music Requirements: -must be selected in accordance with the designated rhythm(s) and/or theme(s), and with the specified tempo when applicable Referee + Judges -must have audible rhythmic beat Deduction: -2.0 per program -may be without audible beat for up to 10 seconds only at the beginning of the program -pattern must proceed in a generally constant direction; must cross the long axis of the ice surface once at each end of the rink within no more than 30 metres (short axis) of the barrier -couple may also cross the long axis once at the entry and/or exit to the Step Sequence and/or once at the entry to the Pattern Dance Element -while performing the required step sequence, the couple may cross the long axis -loops are permitted provided they do not cross the long axis -after the clock has started with the first movement, couple must not remain in one place for more than 10 seconds at the beginning and/or end of the program -during program: 2 full stops of up to 5 seconds or 1 full stop of up to 10 seconds is permitted -a dance spin or chorographic spinning movement that does not travel will be considered as a stop -partners must not separate except to change hold or to perform required elements requiring a separation - distance allowed is maximum 2 arm lengths apart during such separations -change of hold and turns as transitional elements must not exceed one measure of music - separations at the beginning and/or end of the program may be up to 10 seconds in duration, and the distance between partners is unrestricted -not permitted -must be modest, dignified and not give the effect of excessive nudity (majority of upper body must be covered) -must be appropriate for athletic competition not garish or theatrical in design -yet may reflect the character of the chosen music -men must wear full length trousers; women must wear a skirt which goes around the entire waist (there may be slits on the side(s) up to the waist) -accessories & props are not permitted; no part of the costume may be used as any support in a lift See list on page 10 Choreography Restrictions: Applied to violations outside of elements Note: crossing the long axis in a Pattern Dance or Pattern Dance Element in the Rhythm Dance is reflected in the GOE and judges will not apply the choreography restriction deduction Also, for 2018-2019, crossing long axis during steps #3,4,5 & steps #10,11,12 in the Tango Romantica is not considered as a Pattern Violation Referee + Judges Deduction: -1.0 per program Costume and Prop Referee + Judges Deduction: -1.0 per program Technical Panel -2.0 per violation Page 5 of 24
July 20, 2018 Rhythm Dance Required Elements Elements Junior Rhythm Dance Senior Rhythm Dance Pattern Dance Elements (PDE) See Novice Dance Key Points for Argentine Tango Tango Romantica Key Points see page 27 ISU Communication 2167 2 Sections of Argentine Tango to be skated one after the other Section 1 steps 1-18 (1AT) Section 2 steps 19-31 (2AT) Option 1: Section 1 followed by Section 2 with step #1 skated on judge s left side Option 2: Section 2 followed by Section 1 with step #19 skated on judge s right side Timing: -the PDE must be skated to the Tango rhythm in the style of the chosen rhythm, with the range of tempo: 24 measures of 4 beats per minute +/- 2 beats per minute (94-98 beats bpm) -the tempo of the music throughout the PDE must be constant -it must be skated in strict time with the music -the first step of the dance begins on beat 1 of a musical phrase 2 Sections of Tango Romantica to be skated one after the other Section 1 steps 1-27 (1TR) Section 2 steps 28-49 (2TR) Section 1 followed by Section 2 with step #1 skated on judge s left side Timing: -the PDE must be skated to the Tango rhythm in the style of the chosen rhythm, with the range of tempo: 28 measures of 4 beats per minute +/- 2 beats per minute (110-114 bpm) the tempo of the music throughout the PDE must be constant -it must be skated in strict time with the music -the first step of the dance begins on the fourth beat of the measure and the helicopter starts on beat 1 of a musical phrase Dance Lift Step Sequence Judges will reduce the GOE for Not Permitted Elements in the StSq Sequential Twizzles Maximum 1 Short Lift maximum 7 seconds 1 Step Sequence in Hold or Not Touching or Combination of both (Style B) chosen from the following types of patterns: Midline, Diagonal, Circular Specifications to Style B Rhythm Dance 2018-2019 season: -1 stop permitted up to 5 seconds -1 pattern retrogression up to 2 measures of music is permitted and may start from the permitted Stop -loops NOT permitted -the hold requirement is not considered for Level Note: dance spins and pirouettes are stops 1 Combination Set of Sequential Twizzles (evaluated as one unit with a Level given for each partner) at least 2 twizzles for each partner up to 1 step between twizzles may be skated anywhere in the program except in the required Step Sequence Page 6 of 24
July 20, 2018 General Information for Free Dance Specifications/Restrictions Violations Duration Pre-Juvenile/Juvenile 2 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) Program time: Pre-Novice 2 minutes 30 seconds (+/- 10 seconds) Referee deduction: Novice 3 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) -1.0 up to every 5 seconds Junior 3 minutes 30 seconds (+/- 10 seconds) lacking or in excess Senior 4 minutes (+/- 10 seconds) Music -may be vocal and must be suitable for ice dance as a sport discipline -must have an audible rhythmic beat and melody, or audible rhythmic beat alone, but not melody Music Requirements: alone -may be without an audible rhythmic beat for up to 10 seconds at beginning or end of the program, and up to 10 seconds during the program Referee + Judges Deduction: -2.0 per program -must have at least one obvious change of tempo/rhythm and expression; this change may be gradual or immediate but in either case it must be obvious -all music, including classical music, must be cut/edited, orchestrated or arrange in a way that it Tempo Violation: Referee Deduction: -1.0 creates an interesting, colourful, entertaining dance program with different dance moods or a building effect -must be suitable for the couple s skating ability Stops -after the clock is started with the first movement, couple must not remain in one place for more than 10 seconds -during the program, unlimited full stops of up to five seconds are allowed Choreography restrictions: Separations Touching ice with hand(s) Costume and Prop Illegal Elements/Movements -number of separations to execute transitional footwork or moves is unrestricted - distance allowed is maximum 2 arm lengths apart during separations -duration of each separation can be no more than 5 seconds (outside of required elements) - separations at the beginning and/or end of the program may be up to 10 seconds in duration, and the distance between partners is unrestricted -not permitted (except during Choreographic Sliding Movement Junior/Senior) -must be modest, dignified and not give the effect of excessive nudity (majority of upper body must be covered) -must be appropriate for athletic competition not garish or theatrical in design -yet may reflect the character of the chosen music -men must wear full length trousers; women must wear a skirt which goes around the entire waist (there may be slits on the side(s) up to the waist) -accessories & props are not permitted; no part of the costume may be used as any support in a lift See list on page 10 Applied to violations outside of elements Referee + Judges Deduction: -1.0 per program Costume and Prop Referee + Judges Deduction: -1.0 per program Technical Panel -2.0 per violation Page 7 of 24
July 20, 2018 Free Dance Required Elements: Pre-Juvenile, Juvenile, Pre-Novice, Novice Lifts Pre-Juvenile Juvenile Pre-Novice Novice Maximum 1 Short Lift Maximum 1 Short Lift Maximum 2 Short Lifts Called to maximum Level 2 Maximum 7 seconds Choice of straight line, curve or stationary lift Dance Spins Maximum 1 Called to maximum Level 2 Simple or combination type Step Sequences Other required elements may not be performed in the StSq Judges will reduce the GOE for Not Permitted Elements in the StSq Synchronized Twizzles Choreographic Elements Maximum 1 Style B Performed in hold Called to maximum Level 2 Maximum 7 seconds Choice of straight line, curve or stationary lift Maximum 1 Called to Maximum Level 2 Simple or combination type Maximum 1 Style B Performed in hold Maximum 7 seconds each Choice of straight line, curve, stationary or rotational lift Maximum 1 Simple or combination type Maximum 1 Style B Performed in hold Maximum 2 Choice of 2 different short lifts maximum 7 seconds each OR 1 combination lift maximum 12 seconds The 2 lifts forming the combination lift must be of a different type Maximum 2 performed in any order 1 Style A performed in hold 1 Style B not touching step sequence (hold requirement not considered for Level) See ISU Communication 2086 for Characteristics of Levels Style A Specifications to Style A: Stops not permitted (dance spins and pirouettes are stops) Pattern retrogressions not permitted Loops not permitted Separations not permitted Specifications to Style B 1 retrogression not exceeding 2 measures of music is permitted Separations permitted- no more than 2 arm lengths apart; not exceeding 5 seconds Loops not permitted; however, a narrow loop is an acceptable shape in the retrogression Hand-in-hand hold not permitted with fully extended arms Stops not permitted (dance spins and pirouettes are stops) Maximum 1 set of Combination Synchronized Twizzles (evaluated as one unit with a Level given for each partner) -at least two twizzles for each partner with up to three steps between twizzles; Pre-Juvenile called to maximum Level 2 -partners may be in hold during connecting steps Maximum 1 N/A Choice of Choreographic Lift, Choreographic Twizzling Movement performed after the required lifts & twizzles; or Choreographic Spinning Movement performed anywhere in the program Page 8 of 24
July 20, 2018 Free Dance Required Elements: Junior, Senior Junior Senior Lifts Maximum 2 Choice of 2 different Short Lifts maximum 7 seconds each OR 1 Combination Lift maximum 12 seconds The 2 lifts forming the Combination Lift must be of a different type Maximum 3 Choice of 3 different Short Lifts maximum 7 seconds each OR 1 Short Lift and 1 Combination Lift (maximum 12 seconds) The type of Short Lift must be different from the type(s) of Short Lift(s) forming the Combination Lift) Dance Spins Maximum 1 Spin or Combination Spin Step Sequences Maximum 2 1 Step Sequence in hold Style B: midline, diagonal, circular or serpentine -to be skated in dance holds or variations thereof except hand-in-hand hold in sustained position with fully extended arms Other required elements may not be performed in the StSq 1 Combination One-Foot Step Sequence: turns performed simultaneously on one foot by each partner not touching (evaluated as one unit with a Level given for each partner) Judges will reduce the GOE for Not Permitted Elements in the StSq Synchronized Twizzles Choreographic Elements Specifications to Style B: 1 retrogression not exceeding 2 measures of music is permitted Separations permitted- no more than 2 arm lengths apart and must not exceed 5 seconds Loops not permitted; however, a narrow loop is an acceptable shape in the retrogression Hand-in-hand hold not permitted with fully extended arms Stops not permitted (dance spins and pirouettes are stops) Maximum 1 set of Combination Synchronized Twizzles (evaluated as one unit with a Level given for each partner) -at least two twizzles for each partner, with up to three steps between twizzles -partners may be in hold during connecting steps 2 different Choreographic Elements chosen from: Choreographic Lift Choreographic Spinning Movement Choreographic Twizzling Movement Choreographic Sliding Movement Choreographic Character Step Sequence 3 different Choreographic Elements 1 of which must be a Choreographic Character Step Sequence 2 additional chosen from: Choreographic Lift Choreographic Spinning Movement Choreographic Twizzling Movement Choreographic Sliding Movement Page 9 of 24
July 20, 2018 Marking Pattern Dance: Judges mark the quality of execution of each Section/Sequence of the Pattern Dance using the new Grade of Execution scale +5 to -5. The number of Sequences and/or Sections determines the number of GOEs for the given dance. Four Program Components are assessed. Rhythm Dance and Free Dance: Judges mark the quality of execution of each element using the new Grade of Execution scale +5 to -5. Five Program Components are assessed Evaluating the GOE of Combination Sets of Twizzles and the Combination One Foot Step Sequence: Judges will evaluate these elements as a unit and must base their GOE on the quality of execution of BOTH partners. See page 12 for links to GOE marking guides for Pattern Dances and Required Elements. Program Component marking guides can be found in ISU Communication 2164. The Referee and Judges also apply deductions for certain violations. Additional information pertaining to Rhythm Dance and Free Dance Pattern of Step Sequences The pattern of the step sequence must maintain the integrity or basic shape of the chosen pattern. Some deviations in the chosen pattern are expected in order to complete the required turns. However, if the chosen pattern is clearly not recognizable, there will be a required reduction by the Judges for incorrect pattern Illegal Elements Technical Panel identifies and deducts accordingly Jumps of more than one revolution or jumps of one revolution skated at the same time by both partners Lying on the ice Illegal Lift Movement/Pose: The following movements and/or poses during the lift are illegal, however a brief movement through poses will be permitted if it is not established (sustained) or if it is used only to change pose: sitting on the partner s head standing on the partner s shoulder lifted partner in upside down split pose (with sustained angle between the thighs more than 45 degrees) lifting partner swinging the lifted partner around by holding the skate(s)/boot(s) or leg(s) only with fully extended arm(s) or without the assistance of hand(s)/arm(s) Page 10 of 24
July 20, 2018 point of contact of the lifting hand(s)/arm(s) of the lifting partner with any part of the body of the lifted partner is sustained with the fully extended arms higher than the lifting partner s head (the supporting arm must be sustained and fully extended above the head) Definition of Choreographic Elements Choreographic Lift: Dance Lift of minimum 3 seconds and maximum (10) seconds, performed after all the other required Dance Lifts Choreographic Spinning Movement: spinning movement performed anywhere in the program, during which both partners perform at least 2 continuous rotations in any hold. The following requirements apply: - on one foot or two feet or one partner being elevated for less than 2 rotations, or a combination of the three -on a common axis which may be moving Choreographic Twizzling Movement: twizzling movement performed after the required Set of Twizzles, composed of 2 parts. The following requirements apply: - for both parts: on one foot or two feet or a combination of both - for the first part: at least 2 continuous rotations performed simultaneously and both partners must travel (cannot be on the spot) - for the second part: at least one of the partners has to perform at least 2 continuous rotations and one or both partners can be on the spot or traveling or a combination of both Choreographic Sliding Movement: performed anywhere in the program, during which both partners perform controlled sliding movements on the ice. The following requirements apply: - Continuous controlled sliding movement by both partners at the same time on any part of the body - May be in hold or not touching, may also rotate - Controlled sliding on 2 knees or any part of the body will not be considered as a Fall/Illegal Element by the Technical Panel during this element - Sliding Movement cannot finish as a stop on 2 knees or sitting/lying on the ice, otherwise it will be identified as a Fall/Illegal Element and will be called accordingly Choreographic Character Step Sequence The following requirements apply: - Performed anywhere in the program - Must be placed around the Short Axis and proceed from barrier to barrier - May be in hold or not touching Page 11 of 24
July 20, 2018 Links to ISU and Skate Canada documents ISU Rules: ISU Special Regulations & Technical Rules Singles & Pair Skating and Ice Dance 2018 (link will be included once available) ISU Communications and Technical Resources 2018-2019 ISU Handbook for Technical Panels ) 2018-2019 ISU Handbook for Referees and Judges (link will be included once available) ISU Communication 2179 ISU Communication 2167 ISU Communication 2164 ISU Communication 2148 GOE Marking Guides and Program Component Coloured Chart ISU Additional Q&As Skate Canada Rules: Competitive Competition Program Requirements Rule o Competitions Rule o Defines well-balanced program requirements by category Defines aspects related to control and conduct of Skate Canada Competitions Scoring of Skate Canada Competitions Rule o Defines all aspects of CPC scoring of Skate Canada competitions Skate Canada Technical Resources: Skate Canada Ice Dance Quick Reference Guide o Contains concise summaries of technical requirements for all competitive Ice Dance categories. Skate Canada Scale of Values o Defines values assigned to elements specific to Skate Canada competitions, as well as links to ISU Scales of Values for all other elements. Page 12 of 24
TF1Sq: 1-16 TF2Sq: 1-16 TF3Sq: 1-16 Fiesta Tango Set Pattern Dance Set Steps not held for required # of beats: 5 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 4: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Music: -Tango 4/4 Tempo: -27 measures of four beats - 108 beats per minute Page 13 de 24
Willow Waltz Set Pattern Dance WiW1Sq: 1-22 WiW2Sq: 1-22 Steps not held for required # of beats: 6 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 5: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Music: -Waltz 3/4 Tempo: -46 measures of three beats - 138 beats per minute Page 14 de 24
10-Fox Set Pattern TFX1Sq: 1-19 TFX2Sq: 1-19 Steps not held for required # of beats: 6 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 5: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Music: -Foxtrot 4/4 Tempo: -25 measures of four beats - 100 beats per minute Page 15 de 24
European Waltz Set Pattern Set Pattern EW1Sq: 1-18 EW2Sq: 1-18 Steps not held for required # of beats: 5 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 4: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Music: -Waltz 3/4 Tempo: -45 measures of three beats - 135 beats per minute Page 16 de 24
Tango Optional Pattern TA1Sq: 1-22 TA2Sq: 1-22 Steps not held for required # of beats: 6 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 5: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Music: -Tango 4/4 Tempo: -27 measures of four beats - 108 beats per minute Page 17 de 24
BL1Sq:1-17 BL2Sq: 1-17 BL3Sq: 1-17 Steps not held for required # of beats: 5 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 4: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Blues Optional Pattern Music: -Blues 4/4 Tempo: -22 measures of four beats - 88 beats per minute Page 18 de 24
SW1Sq1Se: 1-17 SW1Sq2Se: 18-32 SW2Sq1Se: 1-17 SW2Sq2Se: 18-32 Steps not held for required # of beats: Both Sections 5 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 4: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Starlight Waltz Set Pattern 1SW KP Feat KP1 Lady 9-10 (RBOI, LBO-SwR) Music: -Waltz ¾ 2. Correct change of edge (S9) KP2 Man 9-10 (LFOI, FRO-SwR) Tempo: -58 measures of three beats- 174 beats per minute 2. Correct change of edge (S9) KP3 Lady 16-17 (LFO ClMo, RBO) 2. ClMo correct turn 3. ClMo correct placement of free foot KP4 Man 16-17 (RBO, LBI-Pr, RBO) Page 19 de 24
SW1Sq1Se: 1-17 SW1Sq2Se: 18-32 SW2Sq1Se: 1-17 SW2Sq2Se: 18-32 Steps not held for required # of beats: Both Sections 5 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 4: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Starlight Waltz Set Pattern 2SW KP Feat Music: -Tango 4/4 KP1 Lady 21-22 (LFI, OpMo, RBI) 2. Correct turn 3. Correct placement of free foot Tempo: -24 measures of four beats; 96 beats per minute KP2 Man 27-28 (CR-RFO, CR- LFO3) 2. Correct turn Page 20 de 24 KP3 Lady 31 (CR-RFO-SwR) 1. Correct edge 2. Correct swing movement of free leg KP4 Man 31 (CR-RFO-SwR) 1. Correct edge 2. Correct swing movement of free leg
Novice: 2 Seq Junior: 1 Seq AT1Sq1Se: 1-18 AT1Sq2Se: 19-31 AT2Sq1Se: 1-18 AT2Sq2Se: 19-31 Steps not held for required # of beats: Section 1 5 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 4: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Section 2 4 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 3: 0 to +1 Only 1: +2 to +3 Argentine Tango Set Pattern 1AT KP Feat Music: Tango 4/4 KP1 Lady7-10 (LFO, XF-RFO, XB-LFIO, XB- RFIO) 2. Correct change of edges Tempo: -24 measures of four beats; 96 beats per minute KP2 Man 7-10 (LFO, XF-RFO, XB-LFIO, XB- RFI-Ctr) 2. Correct change of edge 3. Correct turn (#10) Page 21 de 24 KP3 Lady 13-15 (CR-RFO3, LBO, RFO) 2. Correct turn KP4 Man 13-15 (CR-LBO, RFO3, LBO) 2. Correct turn
Argentine Tango Set Pattern Novice: 2 Seq Junior: 1 Seq AT1Sq1Se: 1-18 AT1Sq2Se: 19-31 AT2Sq1Se: 1-18 AT2Sq2Se: 19-31 Steps not held for required # of beats: Section 1 5 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 4: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Section 2 4 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 3: 0 to +1 Only 1: +2 to +3 2AT KP Feat Music: -Tango 4/4 KP1 Lady 23-24 (LFO Sw-Tw1 (between counts 4&1), RFO) 2. Correct turn (#23) Tempo: -24 measures of four beats- 96 beats per minute KP2 Man 23-24 (LFO SwOpCho, RBI (between counts 4&1), LBO 2. Correct turn (#23) Page 22 de 24 KP3 Lady 27-31 (CR-LBO, CRRBO, CR-LBO, CR- RBO, CRLBO-SwR/RFI (between 4&1)) KP4 Man 27-31 (CR-RFO, CRLFO, CR- RFO, CR-LFO CRRFO- SwR)
Tango Romantica Optional Pattern TR1Sq1Se: 1-27 TR1Sq2Se: 28-49 Steps not held for required # of beats: Section 1 8 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 7: 0 to +1 Up to 3: +2 to +3 Section 2 7 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 6: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 1TR KP Feat Music: Tango 4/4 KP1 Lady 8-10 (RBO, CRLBOI/LBI-Tw1 (between counts 2 & 3), RBI) 2. Correct turn (Tw1) 3. Correct hold (#9 except Tw)* KP2 Man 8-10 (LFO, CRRFOI, LFI) 2. Correct change of edge 3. Correct hold (#9 except Tw)* Tempo: -28 measures of 4 beats per minute; 112 beats per minute KP3 Lady 16-24 (LFO, XF-RFI, XB-LFO, XF-RFO, XF-LFI, XBRFO, XF-LFO-Rk, XF- RBI, XFLBI3) 2. Correct turn KP4 Man 16-25b (LFO, XF-RFI, XB-LFO, XF-RFO, XF-LFI, XBRFO, XF-LFO-Rk, XF- RBI, XFLBI3, RFI-OpMo, LBI) 2. Correct turns Page 23 de 24
Tango Romantica Optional Pattern TR1Sq1Se: 1-27 TR1Sq2Se: 28-49 Steps not held for required # of beats: Section 1 8 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 7: 0 to +1 Up to 3: +2 to +3 Section 2 7 or more not held: no higher than -1 Up to 6: 0 to +1 Up to 2: +2 to +3 Music: -Tango 4/4 Temp: - 28 measure of 4 beats per minute; 112 beats per minute 2TR KP Feat KP1 Lady 29-31 (Wd-XF-RFOLFO/RFO3, LBO, RFO) Man 29-31 (Wd-LBORBI/LBO, RFO3, LBO) 2. Correct turns KP2 Lady 35a, 36, 37a, 37b (LFO-Rk, RBO3, LFI-ClCho, RBO) 4. Correct edges 5. Correct turns (#35a, 36, 37a) 6. Correct hold (Lady #35a) KP3 Man 35a, 35b, 36 (LFO, RFO-Sw-ClCho, LBI) 2. Correct turn (#35b) 3. Correct hold (#35b) KP4 Lady 44-45 (LFI-ClCho, RBO/RBO- Tw1) Man 44-45a (LFI, RFI) 2. Correct turns Page 24 de 24