INTERNATIONAL SKATING UNION

Communication No. 1621
ICE DANCEI.

RULE CHANGES AS A RESULT OF CONGRESS DECISIONS 2010

REFER TO PAGES 2 TO 7II.

GUIDELINES FOR SHORT DANCE SEASON 2010/2011

REFER TO PAGES 8 TO 11
III.

MARKING GUIDES FOR GOE FOR SEQUENCE / SECTIONS OF PATTERN DANCE ELEMENT INSHORT DANCEREFER TO PAGE 12IV.

SHORT VERSION OF DETAILED MARKING GUIDES FOR GOE OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS
FOR SHORT DANCE AND FREE DANCEREFER TO PAGE 13V.

REVISED MARKING GUIDE FOR PROGRAM COMPONENTSREFER TO PAGES 14 TO 16

VI.

REVISED SCALE OF BASE VALUES (SOV) OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR SHORT DANCE AND FREEDANCEREFER TO PAGES 17 TO 18

VII.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (JUNE 2010)
REFER TO PAGE 19

Milan,
June 24, 2010
Lausanne

Ottavio Cinquanta, President
Fredi Schmid, Director General
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RULE CHANGES AS A RESULT OF CONGRESS DECISIONS 2010

The detailed changes passed at the June Congress in Barcelona that affect Ice Dance will be published in
the new General Regulations, Special Regulations and Technical Rules Ice Dance. In the meantime, thefollowing changes should be noted:
1.

Rule 303 paragraph 1 – Content of Ice Dance
1. Ice Dance consists of:a) Pattern Dance(s)* - skating of prescribed dances;b) Short Dance - with prescribed rhythm(s);c) Free Dance.
2. The Short Dance and Free Dance must be included in all ISU Championships, the Olympic Winter Games and in
ISU Grand Prix events (Senior and Junior).
3. Separate International Senior Competitions in Free Dance only may be organized
4. The composition of an Ice Dance couple must be one Lady and one Man.
* The name of “Compulsory Dance” is replaced with “Pattern Dance.
2.

Rule 108 paragraph 2 – Age limits for Single & Pair Skating / Ice Danced) (new) In International Novice Competitions is a Skater who has met the following requirements before July 1st
preceding the events:- has reached at least the age of ten (10)- has not reached the age of fifteen (15)3.

Rule 335 B. - Composition of Events Ice Dance
1. ISU Championships, Olympic Winter Games and ISU Grand Prix Events (Senior and Junior) in Ice Dance shallconsist of:
Short Dance and Free Dance.
2. International Competitions in Ice Dance shall consist of:a) Short Dance and Free Dance;b) Pattern Dance and Free Dance;c) Free Dance (Senior only).

4.

Rule 337 paragraph 1 - Composition of the panels of Officials
1. For all ISU Events (Championships, Senior and Junior Grand Prix Events), the Olympic Qualifying event and the
Olympic Winter Games, if possible, the Referee, Technical Controller and the Technical Specialists must not befrom the same Member and all must be designated ISU. For all other International Competitions, if possible,
Technical Controller and the Technical Specialists must not be from the same Member and all must be designatedISU.
As an exception in extenuating circumstances for International Competition one (1) National Technical Specialist
from the host Member may be used as Assistant Technical Specialist. In this case this Assistant Technical Specialist
must be designated as his ISU Member.

5.

Rule 353 paragraph 1. n) ii) - Deductions for music, costume and props violations- Violation of music restrictions (Free Dance) – 2.0;
- costume and prop violation – 1.0;
The Judges and Referee will press a button on their screen to apply the above mentioned deductions. It will bedecided by the majority of the Panel which includes all the Judges and the Referee and no deduction in case of a
50:50 split vote);- part of the costume/decoration fall on the ice – 1.0. The Referee alone is responsible for this deduction.

6.

Rule 409 paragraph 3 - Duties of the Technical Controller,– authorizes or corrects the identification of illegal elements;– authorizes or corrects the identification of a fall, which occurred in any part of the program, including introductoryand concluding steps/movements in Pattern Dance;
However, if both Technical Specialists disagree with a correction on illegal elements or falls asked for by the TechnicalController, the initial decision of the Technical Specialist and Assistant Technical Specialist stands;

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Rule 604 paragraph 16 – Dance Lift
16. Dance Lift (definition) – A movement in which one of the partners is elevated with active and/or passive assistanceof the other partner to any permitted height, sustained there and set down on the ice. Any rotations and positions andchanges of such positions during the lift are permitted. Lifts should enhance the music chosen and express its
character and should be performed in an elegant manner without obvious feats of strength and awkward and/or
undignified actions and poses.

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C.
1.

Rule 609 Short Dance
General Requirements for the Short Dancea) “Short Dance” - is a dance created by an Ice Dance couple to dance music with designated rhythm(s) and/or
theme(s) selected by the Ice Dance Technical committee annually for the season. The dance must reflect thecharacter of the selected dance rhythm(s) or theme(s) and be translated to the ice by demonstrating technicalskill with steps and movements along with flow and the use of edges. The dance will contain elements
selected by the IDTC from the list of required elements specified in paragraph 2 below. The rhythm (or groupof rhythms) and/or theme(s) as well as the guidelines and technical requirements for the Junior and Seniorprograms, including specified elements will be published annually by the Ice Dance Technical Committee inan ISU Communication.
b) The duration of the Short Dance must be two (2) minutes and 50 seconds (unless otherwise decided by theIDTC). The couple is allowed to finish their program within 10 seconds plus or minus the required time. The
time must be reckoned from the moment when one of the Couple begins to move or to skate until arriving at acomplete stop at the end of the program.
The music for the Short Dance, including music for the specified Pattern Dance (if required) is to be provided
by the couple. Only dance music with an audible rhythmic beat may be used and couples must skate primarily
to the rhythmic beat. Vocal music is permitted.
The choreography must fit to the phrasing of the music and must express and reflect the character of thedance. Incorrect selection of music (rhythm(s) and/or tempo) will be penalized. Couples are required tosubmit the name/title of the selected music and the rhythm(s)/theme(s) of their program when registering theirmusic for the information of the Referee and Judges;c) The pattern must proceed in a generally constant direction and must not cross the long axis of the ice surface
except once at each end of the rink (within no more than 20 meters of the barrier). Loops in either direction
are permitted provided that they do not cross the long axis (unless specified by the IDTC and announced inCommunication).
d) All dance steps, turns, rotations and changes of position are permitted provided that they are appropriate to
the designated rhythm(s) and the music chosen. Repetition of any steps, turns and movements is permitted.
Difficult, original, varied and intricate footwork is required for both skaters;e) There are no restrictions on dance holds (or variation thereof). Skating in Hand-in-Hand hold with fully
extended arms is permitted only if in the character of the rhythm chosen but must not be used excessively;f) Partners must not separate except to change hold or to perform not-touching step/turn sequences, a set oftwizzles or during the permitted stops. The change of hold must not exceed the duration of one measure ofmusic.
Separations at the beginning and/or end of the program may be up to 10 seconds in duration without
restrictions on the distance of the separation;g) After the clock is started with the first movement, the couple must not remain in one place for more than 10
seconds. During the program up to two (2) full stops are permitted (duration must not exceed 5 seconds each)
unless otherwise specified in Communication). Any choreography appropriate to the music selection(including a separation of no more than 2 arms length apart) may be included.
The program must be developed through skating skills and quality rather than through non-skating actions
such as sliding on one knee, or use of toe steps which should be used only to reflect the character of the dance
and underlining rhythm and nuances of the chosen music. In the interest of the public in the arena, programs
should be choreographed to all sides of the arena and not only focused to the Judges’ side.
h) Touching the ice with the hand(s) is not permitted and it will be considered as a fall unless it does not meet
“Fall” specifications.
i)
Kneeling or sliding on two knees and/or sitting on the ice is not allowed and it will be considered by theTechnical Panel as a fall.

2.

Required Elements
The following are options that may be included as Required Elements in the program and which will be selectedannually and announced in Communication:•
Dance Lift(s) – see Rule 604, paragraph 16;•
Dance Spin(s) – see Rule 604, paragraph 14 e;•Set(s) of Twizzles – see Rule 604, paragraph 14 b);•
Step Sequence(s) – see Rule 603, paragraph 4 (Groups A, B, C);•
Sequence(s) / Sections of Pattern Dances (included in Junior Short Dance as a set Required Element);•
Partial Step Sequence(s) (Combination(s) of steps/turns from Pattern Dances).
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3.

Illegal Elements/Movements
The following Elements and Movements are not permitted in the Short dance unless otherwise stated in an ISU
Communication:•
Movements and/or poses in the Lifts:
Lifting hand(s) of the lifting partner higher than his head*;
Lying or sitting on the partner’s head;−
Sitting or standing on the partner’s shoulder, back;−Lifting partner swinging the lifted partner around by holding the skate(s)/boot(s) or leg(s) only withfully extended arm(s) or by holding the hand(s) with full arm extension by both partners;−
Lifted partner in upside down split pose (with sustained angle between thighs more than 45 degrees)***It is NOT considered as an illegal lift if:−
the point of contact of the lifting hand/arm of the lifting partner with any part of the body of the lifted
partner is not sustained higher than the lifting partner’s head;−
the lifting hand/arm which is used for support or balancing only or which touches any part of the bodyof the lifted partner is not sustained by the lifting partner higher than his head for more than 2 seconds.
** A brief movement through an upside down split pose (with any angle between thighs) will be permitted if it
is not established (sustained) or if it is used only to change pose.
•
Jumps (or throw jumps) of more than one (1) revolution or jumps of one (1) revolution skated at the sametime by both partners;•
Lying on the ice.

D.
1.

Rule 610 - Free Dance
General Requirements for the Free dancea) Free Dance is the skating by the couple of a creative dance program blending dance steps and movements
expressing the character/rhythm(s) of the dance music chosen by the couple. The Free Dance must containcombinations of new or known dance steps and movements including Required Elements composed into awell balanced, whole unit displaying excellent skating technique and the personal creativity of the couple inconcept, arrangement, and expression. The program including Required Elements must be skated in time andphase with the music. The couple should skate primarily in time to the rhythmic beat, and not to the melody
alone. The choreography should clearly reflect the dance character, accents and nuances of the chosen dancemusic, demonstrating a close relationship between partners with obvious, distinct changes of mood and pacewith variations in speed and tempo. The program must utilize the whole ice surface. The Free Dance must nothave the concept of a Pair or show program.
b) The duration of the Novice Free Dance must be 3 minutes, the duration of Junior Free Dance must be 3 and1/2 minutes and the duration of the Senior Free Dance - 4 minutes. The Couple is allowed to finish theirprogram within ten seconds plus or minus the required time. The time must be reckoned from the moment
when one of the Couple begins to move or skate until arriving at a complete stop at the end of the program;c) The music for Free Dance must be suitable for Ice Dance as a sport discipline and must have the following
characteristics:i) The music must have an audible rhythmic beat and melody, or audible rhythmic beat alone, but not
melody alone, and may be vocal. The music may be without an audible rhythmic beat for up to 10
seconds at the beginning or end of the program and up to 10 seconds during the program.
ii) The music must have at least one change of tempo and/or expression. This change may be gradual or
immediate, but in either case it must be obvious.
iii) All music including classical music must be cut/edited, orchestrated or arranged in a way that it creates
an interesting, colourful, entertaining dance program with different moods or a building effect.
iv) The music must be suitable for the couple's skating skills and technical ability.
Free Dances that do not adhere to these guidelines will be severely penalized.
d) All steps and turns are permitted. Deep edges and intricate footwork displaying skating skill, difficulty,
variety and originality that constitute the distinct technical content of the dance must be included in the
program and performed by both partners. In the interest of the public in the arena, programs should bechoreographed to all sides of the arena and not only focused to the Judges’ side”.
e) All elements and movements are permitted provided that they are appropriate to the character of the music
and to the concept of a Well Balanced Program and in accordance with the definitions in Rule 604;f) – not changed.
g) The number of separations to execute intricate footwork is not restricted. The distance between partners
should not exceed two arms lengths. The duration of each such separation must not exceed 5 seconds. The
separations at the beginning and/or end of the Free Dance may be up to 10 seconds in duration without
restrictions on the distance of separation;h) All changes of hold are permitted. Many and varied holds increase the difficulty of the program and therefore,should be included. Skating face to face is considered to be more difficult than skating side by side, hand in
hand, separately or one after the other;i)– not changed.
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The program must be developed through skating quality rather than through non-skating actions such as
sliding on one knee, or use of toe steps which should be used only to reflect the character of the dance andunderlining rhythm and nuances of the chosen music. Touching the ice with the hand(s) is not permitted.
Kneeling or sliding on two knees, or sitting on the ice is not allowed and it will be considered by theTechnical Panel as a fall.

2. Well Balanced Novice, Junior and Senior Free Dance Programs.
The list of Required Elements to be included in a Well Balanced Program for Novice, Junior and Senior Free Dances
and the specific requirements for those elements will be announced in an ISU Communication annually;
3.
Illegal Elements/Movements
Amend paragraph 3 as follows:
The following Elements and Movements are not permitted in the Free Dance unless otherwise stated in an ISU
Communication:• Movements and/or poses in the Lifts:−
Lifting hand(s) of the lifting partner higher than his head*;−
Lying or sitting on the partner’s head;−
Sitting or standing on the partner’s shoulder, back;−Lifting partner swinging the lifted partner around by holding the skate(s)/boot(s) or leg(s) only with fully
extended arm(s) or by holding the hand(s) with full arm extension by both partners;−
Lifted partner in upside down split pose (with sustained angle between thighs more than 45 degrees)**;*It is NOT considered as an illegal lift if:−
the point of contact of the lifting hand/arm of the lifting partner with any part of the body of the lifted
partner is not sustained higher than the lifting partner’s head;−
the lifting hand/arm which is used for support or balancing only or which touches any part of the body ofthe lifted partner is not sustained by the lifting partner higher than his head for more than 2 seconds.
** A brief movement through an upside down split pose (with any angle between thighs) will be permitted if it is
not established (sustained) or if it is used only to change pose.
• Jumps (or throw jumps) of more than one (1) revolution or jumps of one (1) revolution skated at the same timeby both partners;• Lying on the ice.
10. Rule 611 paragraph a) iv) - Marking of Short Dance and Free Dancea)iv) Illegal Elements/Movements
There must be a 2.0 point deduction for every illegal element/movement performed in the Short Dance
and/or Free Dance. For the list of Illegal Elements/Movements for Short Dance see Rule 609, paragraph 3
and for the list of Illegal Elements/Movements for Free Dance see Rule 610, paragraph 3.
If there is an illegal movement during the execution of any element, the deduction for an illegal movement
will apply and the element will receive Level 1 if the requirements for at least Level 1 are fulfilled.
Otherwise the element will be called No Level.
b) Program Components Scorei)
Definition of Program Components
In addition to the Technical Score each of the Judges will evaluate the Couple’s whole performance which
is divided into five (5) Program Components in the Short and Free Dance (Skating Skills,
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements, Performance/Execution, Composition/Choreography,
Interpretation/Timing):
SKATING SKILLS - not changed
TRANSITIONS/LINKING FOOTWORK /MOVEMENTS
Definition:
The varied and or intricate footwork, positions, movements and holds that link all elements and constitute thedistinct technical content of the dance;
Criteria:• Variety• Difficulty• Intricacy• Quality• Balance of workload between partners• Variety of holds (not excessive side by side and hand in hand)
PERFORMANCE/EXECUTION – not changed
COMPOSITION/CHOREOGRAPHY
Definition:
An intentional, developed and/or original arrangement of all types of movements according to the principles of5

proportion, unity, space, pattern, structure and phrasing.
Criteria:• Purpose (idea, concept, vision)• Proportion (equal weight of the parts)• Unity (purposeful threading)• Utilization of personal and public space• Pattern and ice coverage• Phrasing and form (movements and parts structured to match the phrasing of the music)• Originality of purpose, movement and design• Shared responsibility in achieving purpose by both
• Conformity to pattern and stop requirements (Short Dance only)
INTERPRETATION/TIMING
Definition:
The personal and creative translation of the rhythm and/or character and content of the music to movement on ice.
Criteria:• Effortless and correct movement in time to the music (Timing)• Expression of the music’s rhythm, character, content and style• Use of finesse1 to reflect the nuances of the music• Relationship between the partners reflecting the character and content of the music• Correctness of the rhythm(s) and/or range of tempo of the music chosen (Short Dance)• Appropriateness of the music (Short Dance & Free Dance)• Skating primarily to the rhythmic beat for Short Dance and Free Dance and keeping a goodbalance between skating to the beat and melody in the Free Dance.
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Finesse is the Skaters’ refined, artful manipulation of nuances. Nuances are the personal artistic ways of bringing
variations to the intensity, tempo, and dynamics of the music made by the composer and/or musicians.
ii)c)Marking of Program Components - not changed.

Deductions
Deductions are applied for each violation according to the Regulations (see Rule 353 - Calculations).

11. Rule 629 - Competition Schedules and Practices
1. Not changed
2. It is recommended that the Ice Dance event should last at least two days.
3. The Pattern Dance(s) or Short Dance must be skated before the Free Dance. At the option of the Organizers thePattern Dance(s) or Short Dance can be skated either on a preceding day or on the same day as the Free Dance(except ISU Junior and Senior Grand Prix events) provided there is an interval of at least four hours after theending of the Pattern Dance(s) or Short Dance.
4. For reasons of safety at practices when Pattern Dance(s) and Free Dance are combined, Couples may not startpracticing their Free Dance until the last tune of the Pattern Dance(s) has/have been completed.
5. All practices for each segment (Pattern Dance, Short Dance and Free Dance) will be in accordance with thestarting order group after the draw for starting order for the respective segment of the event if possible.
6. The maximum number of Couples on a practice group for Pattern Dance, Short and Free Dance should be five (5)if possible.
12. Rule 636 – Warm-up Periods
2. The duration of warm-up periods and maximum size of each group (see Table III) are:a) Pattern Dance(s) – four (4) minutes, one (1) minute without music followed by three (3) minutes of the 6th(last) tune of the ISU Dance music. Maximum five (5) Couples;b) Short Dance – five (5) minutes with soft background music permitted – maximum five (5) Couples;c) Free Dance – five (5) minutes with soft background music permitted – maximum five (5) Couples.
3. Not changed.
4. Warm-up periods must immediately preceded the competitive dancing of those in that warm-up group. In case of
an interruption in the competition due to unforeseen circumstances of more than ten (10) minutes, the Couples
concerned will be permitted a second warm-up period of five (5) minutes duration.
5. Not changed.
13. Rule 638 – Interruption of a Program1.
An interrupted Pattern Dance shall be resumed at the nearest technically practicable point in the step sequence andwhich must be after the point of interruption.
2. In the case of a Pattern Dance, Short Dance, Free Dance, if there is an interruption or stop in the music, or if
circumstances arise, which jeopardize the safety of the Competitor(s) on account of unexpected damage to his
clothing or equipment which impedes his skating, the Couple must stop at the signal of the Referee. The Couple
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then shall continue immediately from the point of interruption, if the circumstances which caused the Couple tostop can be rectified without delay. If that is not possible, a period of up to three (3) minutes before thecontinuation will be allowed. The three (3) minute time period commences immediately after the Referee has
stopped the performance with a loud signal. The same applies to the situation when the Competitor interrupts the
program on account of unexpected damage to his clothing or equipment without the signal of the Referee.
The Referee has to decide the point from where the skater has to restart the program and must communicate it to
the Judges.
Not changed.
No restarts of the whole program are allowed. The only exception to this principal is when the tempo or quality ofthe music is deficient or incorrect music is played, a restart from the beginning of the program is allowed if theCompetitors inform the Referee within 30 seconds after the start.
If a Couple is unable to complete the Pattern Dance, the Short Dance, the Free Dance, or Interpretive Dance nomarks are to be awarded. The same applies to the situation when a Couple has been given the opportunity tocontinue from the point of interruption and once more is unable to complete the program.
Not changed.

14. Rule 639 Announcement of Pattern Dances and requirements for Short Dance and Free Dance
1. For Novice International Competitions, the lists of Pattern Dances will be announced annually by the Ice Dance
Technical Committee in the ISU Communication not later than June 1st, to become effective on July 1st of theyear following the announcement. For other International competitions (except Senior and Junior Grand Prix
events) the Pattern Dance to be skated may be decided by the Organizers and included in the Announcement.
2. a) The specific requirements for the Short Dance and Free Dance will be decided annually by the Ice Dance
Technical Committee and announced in ISU Communication.
b) The specific requirements announced for the Short Dance and Free Dance must be used at all ISU
Championships, ISU Grand Prix Events (Junior and Senior) and respective International Competitions during
the year, from July 1st to June 30th, for which it is announced.
3. All Communications concerning technical requirements must be published before June 1stexcept for pending
decisions as a result of a Congress, clarifications and additional examples which may be published as needed.
15. Rule 641 – Duration of Program
1. Short Dance for both Senior and Junior:•
Two (2) minutes and 50 seconds (unless otherwise decided and announced by the Ice Dance TechnicalCommittee).
i)any required element started after three (3) minutes will be considered by the Technical Panel as
omitted;2. Free Dance•
Senior, four (4) minutes•
Junior, three (3) minutes 30 seconds (3.5) minutes•
Novice, three (3) minutes
3. Interpretive Dance•
Refer to Ice Dance Regulations 2002
4. Each Couple must skate the Short Dance, Free Dance and Interpretive Dance alone on the ice surface.
5. The Competitors are allowed to finish their program Short Dance or Free Dance) within ten (10) seconds plus orminus the required time. The time must be reckoned from the moment either Skater begins to move or skate until
arriving at a complete stop at the end of the program. If the Couple fails to finish their program within the allowed
range of time, the timekeepers must inform the Referee (Rule 638 paragraph 6).
16. To be entered into and participate in the Championships/Qualifying Round of a Senior ISU Championships a
Competitor/Couple must have reached in an ISU recognized International Competition during the ongoing or
immediately preceding season the applicable minimum Total Technical Scores (points).
The applicable minimum Total Technical Scores for Championships 2011 are:Ice Dance
SD 17,0 FD 28,0
No Minimum Score is required for the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships.
17. Requirements for a recognition of a National/Sectional/Regional Competition as adequate for the purpose of reappointment and re-nomination of ISU & International Technical Controllers, Technical Specialists and ISU
Data & Replay Operators.
1. The competition in question must be Senior or Junior with the ISU Short Dance and Free Dance and at least 4 Ice
Dance Couples participating.
2. A statement of the Organizing ISU Member confirming that the Official in question served in the corresponding
capacity in the competition and his/her service was considered by the Organizing Member as acceptable.

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SHORT DANCE GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS - Season 2010/2011
Requirements and Restrictionsa) General
The Short Dance consists of choreography created by the skaters expressing designated dance rhythms andcontains required elements including sequences or sections of the specified Pattern dance which are considered as
required elements as well.
(The number of sequences or sections of the Pattern dance is determined by the time relationship between the
Pattern Dance part and the Creative part. The intention is to have approximately up to 1 minute of the program tobe a Pattern dance part with the rest of the dance being creative).
The entire dance must reflect the character of the selected dance rhythm(s) and be translated to the ice bydemonstrating technical skill with steps and movements along with flow and the use of edges.
The concept and choreography must produce the feeling of a unified dance.
The sequence(s) or sections of the specified Pattern Dance may be skated anywhere in the Short Dance and should
be integrated into the composition of the dance so that there should not be the feeling that there are just rhythms
put together without thought of how they fit together.
If more than one sequence of the Pattern dance is required, the sequences must be skated one after the other.
b) Duration of Short Dance
The duration of the Short Dance is two (2) minutes and 50 seconds (plus or minus 10 seconds). The time must be
reckoned from the moment when one of the Couple begins to move or to skate until arriving at a complete stop at
the end of the Short Dance.
c) Music
The music for the entire Short Dance (including music for specified Pattern Dance) is provided by the
couple. Vocal music is permitted and can be used for any part of the dance. The music for the specified Pattern
dance must be within the announced tempo range.
If the rhythm or range of tempo is incorrect it will be penalized.
For the Creative part, the music can be either the same rhythm as for specified Pattern Dance but the tune may bedifferent. Or a couple may chose to skate in this part a different rhythm or rhythms than the specified Pattern
dance, but in this case the additional rhythm(s) must be chosen from the group of rhythms announced for theseason (see below). Only music with a rhythmic beat may be used and the couples must skate primarily to therhythmic beat. The musical introduction to the Short Dance may be without beat or melody for a maximum of 10
seconds.
d) Pattern
The pattern of the specified Pattern dance must be in accordance with Rule 608 paragraph 1 b) and with thedescription, chart and diagram of this dance.
The pattern of the Creative part must proceed in a generally constant direction (either clockwise or anti-clockwise)
and must not cross the long axis of the ice surface except once at each end of the rink not more than 20 metersfrom the barrier (unless specified in Communication). Loops in either direction are permitted provided that they do
not cross the center axis.
e) All steps, turns, rotations and changes of hold are permitted provided that they are appropriate to the rhythm.
Difficult, original, varied and intricate footwork is required for both skaters. Hops and jumps of not more than one
full (1) rotation are permitted. Jumps of 1 rotation may not be performed simultaneously and are not permitted at
all in any step sequence. Kneeling or sliding on two knees or sitting on the ice is not permitted (if this happens it
will be considered as a fall and the appropriate deduction will be applied). Touching the ice with hand(s) is/are notpermitted.
f) Partners must not separate except to change dance hold, to perform the not-touching step sequence or the permitted
full stop. Separations at the beginning and/or end of the program may be up to 10 seconds in duration without
restrictions on distance of the separations.
g) There are no restrictions on dance holds. Skating in Hand-in-Hand hold with full extended arms is permitted only
if in the character of the rhythm chosen but must not be used excessively.
h) After the clock is started with the first movement, the couple must not remain in one place (even if doing brief
extra stops which are permitted) for longer than 10 seconds. During the program two (2) full stops (maximum
duration up to 5 seconds each) are permitted. Any choreography appropriate to the music selection (including aseparation of not more than 2 arms length apart) may be included.
i)
Required Elements:
The composition of the Short Dance in the season 2010/2011 will contain 5 Required Elements in total:– 2 Required Elements in the Pattern Dance part:
Junior - 2 sequence of the Viennese Waltz performed one after the other will be considered as two Required
Elements (see paragraph 2 below);
Senior -1 sequence of the Golden Waltz is divided into 2 sections and each of these sections is considered as
one of the two Required Elements (see paragraph 2 below); and–3 Required Elements in the Creative part (Short Lift, Midline Not-touching Step Sequence and Set ofSequential Twizzles) – see paragraph 3 below.
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be given a Level by the Technical Panel.
2.

Pattern Dance part:a) JUNIOR
The Pattern Dance to be skated is Viennese Waltz (51-53 measures of 3 beats per minute) – 2 full sequences ofthe dance must be performed.
The Viennese Waltz may be skated anywhere in the Short Dance but it must be started with step #1 and skatedtoward the Judges (the step #1 of the dance must be skated on the left side from the Judges position). Two fullsequences of the dance must be performed one after the other.
Four (4) “Key points” in each sequence of the Viennese Waltz will be assessed by the Technical Panel to evaluate
the Level of the whole sequence as ONE unit and Judges will give one GOE for the whole sequence.
The following “Key Points” will be taken into consideration by the Technical Panel to establish the Level of eachsequence of the Viennese Waltz (see Calling Specification for details):
1st Sequence:
I. Man’s steps 9-10 - Man’s Closed Choctaw (ClCho)
II. Lady’s steps 10-11 - Lady’s Open Mohawk (OpMo)
III. Man’s &Lady’s steps 19-20
IV. Man’s &Lady’s steps 23-24
2nd Sequence:
I. Man’s &Lady’s steps 4-5
II. Man’s steps 9-10 - Man’s Closed Choctaw (Cl Cho):
III. Lady’s steps 10-11 - Lady’s Open Mohawk (OpMo):
IV. Man’s &Lady’s steps 23-24b)

SENIOR
The specified Pattern Dance to be skated is Golden Waltz (61-63 measures of 3 beats per minute) – 1 fullsequence of the dance must be performed.
The sequence of the Golden Waltz is divided into two (2) sections (Section 1 - steps 1-22 and Section 2 - steps 2347) which will be considered as two (2) Required Elements. Each Section of the dance will have a Base Value.
The Golden Waltz may be skated anywhere in the Short Dance and it may be started either with Section 1 (startingwith step # 1) followed by Section 2 or with Section 2 (starting with step #23) followed by Section 1 but in any
case one full sequence of the dance must be performed.
No matter which Section (1 or 2) of the Golden Waltz will be started first, the dance must be skated with step
number 1 on the right side opposite the Judges.
Four (4) “Key points” are determined for each Section of the Golden Waltz. These “Key points” will be assessedby the Technical Panel to evaluate the Level of each of these Sections as ONE unit and Judges will give a GOE
also for each of these Sections.
The following “Key points” will be taken into consideration by the Technical Panel to establish the Level of eachsection of the Golden Waltz (see Calling Specification for details):
Section 1:
I. Man’s &Lady’s steps 1-4 (“Walk-around” 3-turns):
II. Man’s step 15 (xb-LFI-opMo)
III. Lady’s step 15 (xb-LFI-Br)
IV. Lady’s step 21 (“Shoot the Duck” and side by side LFI Three Turn)
Section 2:
I. Man’s steps 26a-26c (RBO 3-Turn, Pivot, RFI-LBI SprE, RFIRk)
II. Lady’s step 30 b (Twizzles + layback position)
III. Man’s &Lady’s steps 34-35 (RFI SwOpCho - LBO)
IV. Man’s & Lady’s steps 39-40 (XB-LFI OpCho – RBO)

3.

Creative Part - Junior and Senior
The choreography of the Creative part may be to the same rhythm as the specified Pattern Dance (Waltz) or to one or
two of the rhythms chosen from the following rhythms:
Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango.
The following three (3) required elements must be included:
One (1) Short Lift but no more than two (2)A couple may choose to skate either one or two lifts but the first performed lift only will be identified andconsidered in determining the level of difficulty. Any type of lift may be used for the second lift and it may be
performed without any requirements for the Level of difficulty provided that its duration is within permitted 6
9seconds and it is not illegal. The second Lift will be considered by the Judges in marking the Choreography.
However, if a third Lift is performed, it will be considered by the Technical Panel as an Extra Element.
One (1) Midline Not Touching Step Sequence (NOT incorporating the Sequential Twizzles)
The Not Touching Step Sequence must incorporate mirror and/or matching footwork. Both partners may crosseach other’s tracing(s) and may switch from matching footwork to mirror and vice versa. The partners should
remain as close together as possible, but they must not touch. The distance between the skaters should generally
not be more than 2 arms length apart.
One (1) Set of Sequential Twizzles
The Set of Twizzles (two twizzles skated simultaneously with up to one step in between twizzles). The Set of
Twizzles may be skated anywhere in the program except in the required “Non-touching Step Sequence ”.
NOTE: The DANCE SPIN is not included in the list of Required Elements for the Short Dance season 2010/2011.

Nevertheless, a Spinning movement skated by the couple together in any hold around common axis on one foot (or two feet)with any number of rotations is permitted. A couple may choose to use this movement as part of their choreography. The
Technical Panel will ignore these movements and the judges will not consider these movements as the permitted stops.
Note: These Required Elements may be skated anywhere in the Creative part and may be used as the “linking movements”
between Creative and Pattern parts of the dance. But only the first performed Required Element will be taken into
consideration by the Technical Panel.
Note: Any other dance elements suitable for the rhythm are permitted but the composition should be predominant with dance
steps and turns.
Note: Because the dance should be choreographed as an integrated program, and not 2 separate parts, the Pattern Dance partcan be placed anywhere in the program: the beginning, the middle, or the end. A dance that begins with the Pattern Dancepart, and then simply changes to the Creative part, will be considered choreographically inferior to a program which
integrates the 2 parts together in a seamless way.

Instruction for Technical Panel for calling Pattern Dance
Calling Specifications for Pattern Dance Element:
Basic Requirement for calling a Sequence of the Pattern Dance Element Level 1 (sequence or section) is that at least 50% of
the prescribed steps must be completed by both partners and at least the requirements for Level 1are fulfilled (1 “Key point”
in the Sequence or section is executed correctly). If no “Key point “is executed correctly the Section/Sequence gets “NO
Level”.
i) Each Sequence/Section is called as a separate element.
ii) The Level is called after conclusion of each Sequence/Section by the TS based on the sum of correctly
executed “Key points”iii) If all “Key points” are performed correctly the Sequence/Section gets Level 4.
iv) The Level for the Sequence/Section is downgraded by one Level for each “Key point” performed incorrectly.

Junior. The following features for each “Key point” are to be taken into consideration by the Technical Panel to establish
the Level of each sequence of the Viennese Waltz:
1st Sequence - (VW1Sq)
I. Man’s steps 9-10 - Man’s Closed Choctaw (ClCho):
1. entry on clean LFI edge
2. correct placement of free foot (toe of free foot placed on the ice behind the heel of the skating foot)3. correct turn
4. exit on clean RBO edge.
II. Lady’s steps 10-11 - Lady’s Open Mohawk (OpMo):
1. entry on clean LFO edge
2. correct placement of free foot (heel of free foot placed on ice at the inner side of the skating foot)3. correct turn
4. exit on clean RBO edge
III. Man’s &Lady’s steps 19-20:
1. correct Cross-Roll,
2. correct cross behind / cross in front
3. correct change of edge
IV. Man’s &Lady’s steps 23-24:
1. Lady - correct CR RFO and 3 turn; Man - correct CR LBO
2. correct outside Sw for both10

2nd Sequence – (VW2Sq)
I. Man’s &Lady’s steps 4-5:
1. correct Cross-Roll,
2. correct cross behind / cross in front
3. correct change of edge
II. Man’s steps 9-10 - Man’s Closed Choctaw (Cl Cho):
1. entry on clean LFI edge
2. correct placement of free foot (toe of free foot placed on the ice behind the heel of the skating foot)3. correct turn
4. exit on clean RBO edge
III. Lady’s steps 10-11 - Lady’s Open Mohawk (OpMo):
1. entry on clean LFO edge
2. correct placement of free foot (heel of free foot placed on the ice at the inner side of the skating foot)3. correct turn
4. exit on clean RBO edge
IV. Man’s &Lady’s steps 23-24
1. Lady - correct CR RFO and 3turn; Man - correct CR LBO
2. correct outside Sw for both.
b) Senior. The following features will be taken into consideration by the Technical Panel to establish the Level of eachsection of the Golden Waltz:
Section 1- (GW1Se)
I. Man’s &Lady’s steps 1-4 (“Walk-around” 3-turn):
1. correct placement of the feet ( between the feet of the partner)
2. correct turns
II. Man’s step 15a – 15b (xb-LFI-opMo)
1. entry on clean LFI edge
2. correct placement of free foot (heel of free foot placed on ice at the inner side of the skating foot)3. correct turn
4. exit on clean RBI edge
III. Lady’s step 15 (xb-LFI-Br)
1. entry on clean LFI edge
2. correct turn
3. exit on clean LBO edge
IV. Lady’s step 21 (“Shoot the Duck” and side by side Three Turn LFI)
1. thigh of the skating leg at least parallel to the ice and the free leg straight and extended forward
parallel to the ice
2. correct turn ending with front coupees.
Section 2- (GW2Se)
I. Man’s steps 26a-26c (RBO 3-Turn, Pivot, RFI-LBI SprE)
1. correct Pivot position (toe picks of the left foot touches the ice)
2. correct full inside Spread Eagle position
II. Lady’s step 30 b (Twizzles + layback position)
1. correct back outside Twizzle of full two rotations
2. “layback position”- free leg stretched in front in line with upper body
3. “layback position”- body less than 45 degrees above horizontal line
4. “layback position”- position must be maintained through the entrance, turn and exit of the RBO3
III. Man’s &Lady’s steps 34-35 (RFI SwOpCho - LBO)
1. entry on clean RFI edge
2. correct placement of free foot (heel of free foot placed on ice at the inner side of the skating foot)3. correct turn
4. exit on clean LBO edge
IV. Man’s & Lady’s steps 39-40 (XB-LFI OpCho – RBO)
1. entry on clean LFI edge
2. correct placement of free foot (heel of free foot placed on ice at the inner side of the skating foot)3. correct turn
4. exit on clean RBO edge

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III.

MARKING GUIDE FOR GOE FOR SEQUENCE /SECTIONS OF PATTERN DANCEELEMENT IN SHORT DANCE
---

--

-

Base

+

++

+++

-3
40%
or less
clean
steps/turns
with manyerrors

-2
50%
clean
step/turns
with2 majorerrors

-1
60%
clean
step/turns
with
1 major
error

0
75%
clean
step/turns
withno major
error

+1
80%
clean
step/turns
withno major
error

+2
90%
clean
step/turns
withno major
error

+3
100%
clean
step/turns

Depth of edges

very flat

generallyflatsome flats

shallowgood
curvesdeep

very deep

Correct holds

40%

50%

60%

75%

80%

90%

100%

Correct pattern (correct
tracking and restart andits repetition if more than
1 sequence is required)

40%

50%

60%

75%

80%

90%

100%

Correct timing (holdingedges/steps for required
number of beats)

40%

50%

60%

75%

80%

90%

100%

Quality/Correctness ofedges for the whole ofsequence / section

Other Adjustments:
Loss of balance, Stumble or Fall on a Sequence /Section
Loss of balance without additional support:- by one partner- by both partners
Stumble (loss of balance with additional support by hand
and/or free foot):- by one partner- by both partners
Fall by one partner
Fall by both partners
Sequence/Section missed through interruption– up to ¼ sequence/section– up to ½ sequence/section– more than ½ sequence/section-

reduce sequence/section by 1 grade
not higher than 0-

not higher than 0
not higher than -1
not higher than -2
mark as -3-

not higher than -1
not higher than -2
mark as -3

Technical Panel: will reduce the score by 1.0 for every fall by one partner and by 2.0 for every fall by both partners that
occurred during the Sequence/Section of the dance.
If more than ½ Sequence/Section is missed through interruption and/or no “key point” is performed correctly theTechnical Panel calls it “Sequence/Section…..NO Value”.

12IV. SHORT VERSION OF THE MARKING GUIDE FOR GOE OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR SHORT DANCE & FREE DANCE 2010-2011
LIFTS

Reduce by:Pose awkward or not aesthetically pleasing
More than ½ turn within (Straight line/Curve lift) or between
curves (Serpentine Lift)

1 grade1 gradeLift does not reflect the character of the chosen rhythms (SD)
Lift does not fit to the phrasing of the music ( SD & FD)

1 gradeNo higher
than:

-1

Increase GOE by 1 grade for each of the following difficult characteristics:¾ Body lines and pose of both partners beautiful and aesthetically pleasing¾ Speed maintained or accelerated during the Lift
¾ Lift with special attribute for lifting partner¾ Entry is unexpected and/or creative¾ Lift reflects character of the chosen rhythm(s) (SD) and/or fits to thephrasing of the music (SD & FD)

SET OF TWIZZLESReduce by:

No higher
than:

Execution not simultaneous:
1 grade• one Twizzle-1• two or more Twizzles
Execution of turn incorrect: (linked 3 turns, spin):• One Twizzle incorrect0-1• Two or more Twizzles incorrect
Increase GOE by 1 grade for each of the following difficult characteristics:¾ Exit with running edge maintained (no immediate step down)¾ Twizzles reflect the character of the chosen rhythm(s) (SD & FD)¾ Fast rotation of Twizzles¾ Fast movement across the ice

Loss of balance or Stumble on Required Element
Loss of balance without additional support – one partner
Loss of balance without additional support – both partners

reduce by 1 grade
not higher than 0

Stumble (loss of control with additional support by free foot or hand):not higher than 0
by one partner
not higher than -1
by both partners

SPINS AND COMBINATION SPINSReduceby:Not on spot (travelling):• in one part of Combo• in both parts of Combo or in Spin

1 gradeNo higher
than:

-1

Pose awkward or not aesthetically pleasing
Spin or Combo Spin does not fit to the phrasing of the music (FD)COMBINATION SPIN (only):

1 grade-1

Change of feet not simultaneous
Re-centers completely (except Combo Spin with different direction of rotation)-1-1

Increase GOE by 1 grade for each of the following difficult characteristics:¾ Body lines and pose of both partners beautiful and aesthetically pleasing¾ Speed of rotation maintained or accelerated during the Spin
¾ Entry is unexpected and/or creative¾ Dance Spin fits to the phrasing of the music (FD)STEP SEQUENCES

Reduceby:Pattern/Placement incorrect or incomplete
More than two arms length between partners (Non-touching sequence)
Inclusion of not permitted element/movement- e.g. stop, jump more than ½ rev. (per each)
Separation to change a hold exceeds one measure of music

1 grade1 grade2 grades1 gradeSkating in Hand-in–Hand hold in sustained position with fully extended arms (in hold)
Step Sequence does not reflect the character of the chosen dance (SD)

1 grade1 gradeNo higher
than:

-1
-1

Step Sequence is not skated to the rhythm pattern of the music ( SD & FD)
Lack of flow (movement across the ice)

Increase GOE by 1 grade for each of the following characteristics:¾ Reflection of the rhythm pattern (SD & FD) and character of the rhythm(s) (SD)
¾ Skating with good speed and flow

Fall on Required Element-

fall by one partner
fall by both partners

fall on the entrance and rest not completed¾ of element missing

not higher than -2

mark as -3
mark as -3
mark as -3
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V. REVISED MARKING GUIDE FOR COMPONENTS (SCORES OUT OF 10) FOR SHORT DANCE AND FREE DANCE – 2010/2011
Range of Marks

CHARACTERISTICSOF
LINKINGFOOTWORK/MOVEMENTS

CHARACTERISTICSOFPERFORMANCE/EXECUTION(Unison, Style & Projection)

CHARACTERISTICSOFCOMPOSITION/CHOREOGRAPHY- difficult, intriguing, varied
network of edges/steps/turns/holds
for both;- one move flows seamlessly into
the next- creative pattern and lobes- creative linking of Pattern Danceand Creative Part (SD): 100%- move as one, superb matching- elegant /sophisticated style- refined line of body and limbs- precise execution of body movements- both spellbinding- projection exceptional (to audience orin themselves’ if music requires)- wide range of steps, moves, andrequired elements superbly motivatedby music;- ingenious use of music /space/symmetry- memorable highlights distributed
evenly;- change of pace/tempo incorporated
seamlessly;- total utilization of personal andpublic space;- choreography gives the feeling of acompletely unified dance (SD): 100%- strong, sure, fluid edges- supple knee action- stylish, precise, interesting &neat steps/turns- ease in accelerating even during
difficult steps- always multidirectional- broad skill range for both,- difficult, varied, sequences ofedges/steps/turns/holds for boththroughout- one move flows easily into the next;- superior ice coverage;- creative linking of Pattern Danceand Creative Part (SD): 100%

- coordinated movements- excellent
matching- superb carriage & lines- effortless change of difficult holds- project strongly- strong, sure, confident edges- strong, flexible knee action- polished & clean steps/turns- very good use of multidirections- ability to accelerate easily- wide skill range 75% of time forboth- variety and complexity of pattern
steps/turns/holds for both- fluid and intentional movementsfrom one move to another- varied use of holds with face toface positions;- creative linking of Pattern Danceand Creative Part (SD):100%- move as couple – matched with ease
- easy use of change of all holds- excellent carriage/lines;- both project most of time

- superior choreography-clearly
understandable- variety of innovative moves that developtheme- change of pace/tempo incorporated withease;
- excellent use of music /space/symmetry;- choreography gives the feeling of acompletely unified dance (SD): 90%- interesting moves derived from theme- very good use of music /space/symmetry- unity of skaters in use of music, content;- directed to all sides of the rink;- choreography gives the feeling of acompletely unified dance (SD): 80%- reasonable, sure edges- good knee action- good variety of steps/turns – alldirections with ease 75% of thetime;- gain and maintain speed and flow
easily;- good skill range for both- difficulty and variety of edges/steps/ turns for both for 75 % of time
- minimal use of cross cuts or running- some breaks in continuity- varied use of holds with apredominance of face to facepositions;- creative linking of Pattern Danceand Creative Part (SD): 100%good unison-move as couple 75 % oftime
- good line of body and limbs and good
carriage- both are able to project 75% of time

CHARACTERISTICSOF
SKATING SKILLS

10.0 – 9.25
Outstanding

9.0 – 8.25
Superior

8.0 – 7.25
Very Good

7.0 – 6.25
Good

- deep, quiet, sure, seemingly
effortless edges- deep/fluid knee action- elegant & precise steps/turns- seamless use of all directions- effortless acceleration- extensive skill range for both

- known & some interesting, creative
moves that use rhythm(s) effectively- good variation of speed according tomusic;- good distribution of highlights;- use of creative set-ups for requiredelements;- very good use of ice pattern;- choreography gives the feeling of acompletely unified dance (SD): 70%

CHARACTERISTICSOF
INTERPRETATION/TIMING- skaters/music/nuances as one – motivationfrom “heart”- wide range of inspired movements/ gestures- skaters stay “in character” for the whole
program;- exceptional ability to relate as one and toreflect music/theme;- superb and understandable expression of themusic’s style and character;- timing: 100% correct:= primarily to rhythmic beat SD &FD= program well synchronized with musicalphrasing;- PD started on count 1;- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct- skaters and music meld – internal motivation;- very good range of interesting
movements/gestures;- excellent ability to relate as one to reflect
music/theme;- excellent and understandable expression of themusic’s style and character;- timing: 100% correct as above- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct- skating/music integrated – very good internalmotivation;- skaters stay “in character” for over 75% ofprogram;- very good partner relationship- very good and understandable expression of
the music’s style and character;- timing: 100% correct as above- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct- skating fits music well;- movements in character 75% of time- skaters able to play with music- partner relationship 75% of time
- good and understandable expression of themusic’s style and character- timing: 90% correct as above and- PD started on count 1- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct14

6.0 – 5.25
Above
Average

5.0 – 4.25
Average

4.0 – 3.25
Fair

3.0 – 2.25
Weak

2.0 – 1.25
Poor
1.0 – 0
Very Poor- moderately sure edges- some variety of knee action,
steps, turns;- even speed and flow throughout;- above average skill range for both- series of variable edges/steps/turns
and poses/holds for both- limited use of cross cuts or
running,- above average use of holds withmany face to face positions- creative linking of Pattern Danceand Creative Part (SD): 100%

- unison broken occasionally- above average carriage/lines withsome breaks;- consistent, pleasing line of body andlimbs;- projection skills variable but both areable to project- shallow edges with variable edge
quality and knee action;- average range of steps/turns andmultidirectional 50% of time
- skill level similar abilities- consistent speed and flow 50% oftime- an equal proportion of simplicity
and difficulty;- one partner has some sections withsimple workload;- varied use of holds with several
face to face positions;- creative linking of Pattern Danceand Creative Part (SD): 50%- unison sometimes broken- carriage /lines- variable, mostly
pleasing posture- reasonable line of body and limbs- only one projects or both only 50% oftime- some flat edges;- limited knee action – stiff attimes;- few steps/turns – able to skate inall directions on simple turns andfor some difficult turns;- variable skills for both &occasionally differing ability- lack flow –some change in speed- short and weak steps/ flat edges;- little power – toe pushing or wide
stepping more than 75% of time;- few steps/turns – able to skate inboth directions on simple turns
only- variable skills with one weaker insections- some basic edges/steps- some simple turns/poses/holds- one partner performs difficulty andother on 2 feet in some sections- little use of partner facing hold- simple linking of Pattern Danceand Creative Part (SD)- variable unison- variable line of body andlimbs/carriage /extensions- holds relatively stable- only one projects 50% of time or both
only occasionally project- many parts have-basic edges/steps;- simple turns/poses/holds;- one partner performs difficult moves
and other on two feet 75 % of time;- many sections in hand-in-hand orside by side hold, minimal use ofpartner facing holds;- simple linking of Pattern Danceand Creative Part (SD)- predominance of stroking/simple
turns/ poses;- many large sections in hand-in-handor side by side hold only;- poor linking of Pattern Dance andCreative Part (SD)- inconsistent stability of holds & some
unison breaks- weak line of body andlimbs/carriage/extensions- limited projection skills – bothcautious- short and poor steps/edges- slow, little flow – toe pushing- few steps/turns – mainly in one
direction- minimal variation in speed- weak basic skills with one being“carried” in sections- very .poor steps and shaky edges- mostly on two feet for both- uncontrolled movements- struggle with steps/turns –always in one direction- poor basic skills for both,stumbling- cannot gain speed- basic stroking and poor posing
throughout- few sustained edges, and patternconsists of straight lines ;- mostly use of hand in hand or side
by side hold- very poor linking of Pattern Danceand Creative Part (SD)- struggle in holds & unison–- out of unison- poor matching- poor line of body andlimbs/carriage/extensions- very limited projection skills- unstable holds, uncontrolled matching& unison- very poor line of body and limbs/carriage/extensions;- projection skills lacking– bothlaboured- variable moves often related to theme
and music;- program highlights generally welldistributed but focussed occasionally to
one side;- interesting composition;- above average use of change of pace;- above average use of ice pattern;- variation of speed according to music- choreography gives the feeling of acompletely unified dance (SD): 60%- program corresponds well with music;- elements generally well distributed
but sometimes too much emphasis to
one side of the rink;- choreography gives the feeling of acompletely unified dance (SD): 50%- some isolated groups of moves that fit
music/theme;- music is background for difficult
elements;- often program directed to judges side
- reasonable placement of elements on
surface;- choreography gives the feeling of acompletely unified dance (SD): 40%- some moves do not appear to fit
music/theme – minimal relation
program to music;- lack of change of pace;- program directed to judges side;- choreography gives the feeling of acompletely unified dance (SD): 30%- many moves do not appear to fit music- little relation program to music- mainly program directed to judges side- placement of moves lacks coherence- monotonous- choreography gives the feeling of acompletely unified dance (SD): 20%- most moves do not appear to fit music;- total program directed to judges side;- placement of moves appears random- some areas of ice untouched & often useof straight lines;- or barrier skating;- choreography gives the feeling of acompletely unified dance (SD): 10%- slight difference in motivation of moves;- above average use of accents/nuances;- above average expression of rhythms ortheme;- above average emotional connection tomusic;- reasonable partner relationship- timing: 80% correct as above and- PD started on count 1- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct- skating fits music with minor exceptions;- some motivated move;- moderate use of accents and nuances;- correct and understandable;
expression of the music’s style and character;- partner relationship 50% of time;- timing: 70% correct as above and- PD started on count 1- expression of rhythms SD: 90% correct- some motivated moves, but often seem
meaningless;- appropriate use of music but expression isfair and they weave in and out of character;- some partner relationship- timing: 70% correct as above and- PD started on count 1- expression of rhythms SD : 75% correct- weak use of accents and nuances- occasional partner relationship- unmotivated movement- timing: 50% correct as above- expression of rhythms SD: 50% correct- inappropriate dynamics- moves seem unrelated to rhythm/character- little or no partner relationship- timing: 25% correct as above- expression of rhythms SD - less than 50%
correct- lacks dynamics;- isolated and apparently random gestures not
related to music/character/nuances/accents- no partner relationship – two “solos”- timing less than 25% correct as above- expression of rhythms SD - less than 50%
correct

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Adjustments to Program Components: Reduce or Increase by the amount indicated as follows:
SKATING SKILLS

Outside of Required Elements:- Skating with hand(s) on ice at any
time including during introduction
and/or conclusion
by one- 0.5 per eachby both
- 1.0 per each
- Loss of balance or Stumble:
by one- 0.5 per eachby both
- 1.0 per each

LINKING FOOTWORK/MOVEMENTSPERFORMANCE/EXECUTIONCOMPOSITION/CHOREOGRAPHY

SD- Extra or too long stops- 0.5 per eachFD
- Excessive use of stops/standing- 0.5 per each

- Separation in the beginning longer
than 10 seconds- 0.5 per eachSD– Introduction without
beat/melody longer
than 10 sec.

– 0.5

- Separations more than 5 sec.
- 0.5 per each
- Separations more than 2 arms apart - 0.5 per each
- Couple remains on the place atthe beginning of the program longer
than 10 sec
- 0.5
SD:
Conformity to pattern requirements:- Loop on center line
- 0.5 per each
- 0.5 per each
- Crossing center line
- Too far apart on permitted- 0.5 per eachseparations

SD & FD- Additional permitted elements(e.g. Lift(s), Dance Spin, Set of
Twizzles) which are not performed
for the Level – reflect character ofthe music/dance

REMARKS:

INTERPRETATION/
TIMING+ 0.5 in total

Technical panel takes automatic deduction from total score: - 1.0 for every fall of one and - 2.0 for every fall by both partners;
If the fall causes interruptions to the program that exceed 5 seconds and part of the program was missed, the Referee additionally applies thefollowing deductions: - 1. 0 for 6-15 seconds interruption, - 2.0 for 16-30 seconds interruption etc.
In addition with falls – Judge’s scores in some or all Components may also need to be reduced as well if a fall affects the rest of the program orpart of the program.

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VI. REVISED SCALE OF VALUES (SOV) – SHORT DANCE AND FREE DANCE (2010/2011)
REQUIRED ELEMENTSDANCE SPINSa) Spin

+++

++

+

Base

-

--

---

Sp1
Sp2
Sp3
Sp4

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00

- 0.3
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 0.7
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5

CoSp1
CoSp2
CoSp3
CoSp4

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00

- 0.3
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 0.7
- 1.0
-1.0
- 1.0

-1.0
1.5
1.5
1.5

StaLi1
StaLi2
StaLi3
StaLi4

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

1.50
2.50
3.50
4.00

- 0.3
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 0.7
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5

b) Straight Line Lift

SlLi1
SlLi2
SlLi3
SlLi4

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

1.50
2.50
3.50
4.00

- 0.3
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 0.7
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5

c) Curve Lift

CuLi1
CuLi2
CuLi3
CuLi4

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

1.50
2.50
3.50
4.00

- 0.3
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 0.7
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5

d) Rotational Lift

RoLi1
RoLi2
RoLi3
RoLi4

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

1.50
2.50
3.50
4.00

- 0.3
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 0.7
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5

e) Serpentine Lift

SeLi1
SeLi2
SeLi3
SeLi4

1.8
2.5
2.5
2.5

1.2
1.7
1.7
1.7

0.5
0.8
0.8
0.8

3.00
5.00
7.00
8.00

- 0.5
- 0.8
- 0.8
- 0.8

- 1.2
- 1.7
- 1.7
- 1.7

- 1.8
- 2.5
- 2.5
- 2.5

f) Reverse Rotational
Lift

RRoLi1
RRoLi2
RRoLi3
RRoLi4

1.8
2.5
2.5
2.5

1.2
1.7
1.7
1.7

0.5
0.8
0.8
0.8

3.00
5.00
7.00
8.00

- 0.5
- 0.8
- 0.8
- 0.8

- 1.2
- 1.7
- 1.7
- 1.7

- 1.8
- 2.5
- 2.5
- 2.5

g) Combination Lift

The Base Values of the first two executed Short Lifts in a Combination Lift will be
added and one GOE (the same as for Reverse Rotational Lift and Serpentine Lift) will
be applied to the entire Lift.

SET OF TWIZZLES(Sequential or Synchronized
Twizzles)

STw1
STw2
STw3
STw4

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

2.50
4.00
5.00
6.00

- 0.3
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 0.7
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5

MiSt1
MiSt2
MiSt3
MiSt4

1.5
3.0
3.0
3.0

1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0

3.50
5.00
6.50
8.00

- 0.5
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 2.0
- 2.0
- 2.0

- 1.5
- 3.0
- 3.0
- 3.0

DiSt1
DiSt2
DiSt3
DiSt4

1.5
3.0
3.0
3.0

1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0

3.50
5.00
6.50
8.00

- 0.5
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 2.0
- 2.0
- 2.0

- 1.5
- 3.0
- 3.0
- 3.0

b) Combination Spin

LIFTSa) Stationary Lift

STEP SEQUENCESa) Midline in Holdb) Diagonal in Hold17

Not Touching Midline

NtMiSt1
NtMiSt2
NtMiSt3
NtMiSt4

1.5
3.0
3.0
3.0

1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0

3.50
5.00
6.50
8.00

- 0.5
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 2.0
- 2.0
- 2.0

- 1.5
- 3.0
- 3.0
- 3.0

c) Circular(anti–clockwise andClockwise)

CiSt1
CiSt2
CiSt3
CiSt4

1.5
3.0
3.0
3.0

1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0

3.50
5.00
6.50
8.00

- 0.5
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 2.0
- 2.0
- 2.0

- 1.5
- 3.0
- 3.0
- 3.0

d) Serpentine(anti–clockwise andClockwise)

SeSt1
SeSt2
SeSt3
SeSt4

1.5
3.0
3.0
3.0

1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0

3.50
5.00
6.50
8.00

- 0.5
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 2.0
- 2.0
- 2.0

- 1.5
- 3.0
- 3.0
- 3.0

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

2.50
4.00
5.00
6.00

- 0.3
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 0.7
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5

VW2Sq1VW2Sq2VW2Sq3VW2Sq4

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

3.50
6.00
7.00
8.00

- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5

GW1Se1GW1Se2GW1Se3
GW1Se4

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

2.50
4.00
5.00
6.00

- 0.3
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 0.7
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.0
- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5

GW2Se1GW2Se2GW2Se3GW2Se4

1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5

3.50
6.00
7.00
8.00

- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5
- 0.5

- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0
- 1.0

- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5
- 1.5

PATTERN DANCE ELEMENTS
Viennese Waltz – 1st sequence VW1Sq1(VW1Sq)VW1Sq2VW1Sq3VW1Sq4
Viennese Waltz – 2nd
sequence (VW2Sq)

Golden Waltz – 1st(GW1Se)sectionGolden Waltz – 2nd section(GW2Se)18

VII.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

June 2010
This is the June version of the document “Questions and Answers”.
Additional versions will be published regularly on the ISU website:
ISU.ORGÆSingle&Pair Skating/Ice DanceÆISU Judging SystemÆ Ice DanceÆQuestions&Answers
Music
1.
Q. What is meant by an audible beat?
A. The beat must be heard and obvious. It does not have to be created by added instrumentation if thebeat can be clearly heard. However, if the beat is so quiet that it can not be heard in an ice rink, thenperhaps some additional sound might be added to make the beat more obvious. The audible beat may
be created by the original instrumentation which might be percussion or any other instruments, which
is typical for the selected dance music. If it is not obvious, then either the beat must be added, ordifferent music must be chosen.
Set of Twizzles
1. For the Group „C” features for the Twizzles is written: “Entrance to the first Twizzle from the Jump of ½
rotation (the entry edge for the Twizzle will be determined by the landing edge of the jump)”
Q. Can the Jump of ½ rotation be a Half Lutz or Half Flip, which has a landing with a toe pick and thena gliding edge?
A. NO. As those types of jumps would have a toe landing into a push it does not fulfill the requirementof a landing edge. The jump must have a landing on a gliding edge only and not on toe pick followed
by a push, because the landing edge of the jump must be the entry edge for the Twizzle.
2.

Q. Is standing on two feet or performing a Spread Eagle considered as one step in the Sequential
Twizzles?
A. YES. If the second Twizzle is performed without an additional push, standing on two feet or
performing a Spread Eagle is considered as one step because a Spread Eagle is a movement on two
feet.

3.

Q. What level is given for the Set of Twizzles if there is a Fall?
A. a) If a fall occurs after an element has commenced and it meets the Basic requirements for Level 1
for the element, it shall be classified as Level 1 and shall occupy a box to enable the judges to apply aGOE.
b) If a fall occurs after an element has commenced and it does not meet the Basic requirements forLevel 1 for the element, it shall be classified as No Level and shall occupy a box without value. At
this point, the person who fell may get up and execute movements to fill the time, but any
movements executed after the fall cannot be counted for the Level.
c) If a fall occurs after an element has commenced, and its Level has been identified, it shall be giventhat Level and the judges shall apply a reduction to the GOE Step Sequences

Step Sequence
1.
Q. For Level 4 Step Sequences, it says, that all Steps/Turns must be clean. What does this mean?
A. It means that all steps are distinct and all turns are on correct edges. The result of this is that there is
no change from the calling specifications from Season 2009/10.

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