Time
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No restriction |
| Rhythm |
Latin - Any music can be used including vocal music. Skaters may use any of the following types of music from the Latin family:
� Cha Cha
� Mambo
� Samba
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| Music |
4/4, 2/2 or �cut time�. If the Samba is chosen, 2/4 time of 2 beats per measure may be used.
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| Pattern |
� full circuit of ice or two half patterns for each of the two required sequences.
� reverse direction, loops, retrogression not permitted.
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| 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 in Pre-Event Technical Package on Members Only).
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| Lifts |
One lift in either the opening or closing permitted.
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| Stops |
May include one stop per sequence. Each stop not to exceed 5 seconds.
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| Spins |
One spin in either the opening or closing permitted.
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| Separations |
Separations for a twizzle or twizzle series are permitted. There is no hold requirement following a twizzle.
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| 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. |
