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Juvenile Rhythm Dance
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Pre-Novice Free Dance
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Novice Free Dance
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| Time |
No restriction |
Time |
2:30 minutes +/- 10 seconds
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Time |
3 minutes +/- 10 seconds |
| Rhythm |
Latin
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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Lifts |
Maximum 3
Maximum duration 5 seconds. Any type. |
| Stops |
May include one stop per sequence. Each stop not to exceed 5 seconds.
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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.
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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.
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Spins |
Maximum 1 dance spin, no restrictions on position or revs. |
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Jumps |
� Max 1 rev - one partner at a time.
� Max 1/2 rev - both partners may execute at same time.
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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. |
