These will be confirmed at the 1999 World Figure Skating Championships. Specific Technical Requirement and Deduction Guidelines will be published in due course. The original dance must have the character of ballroom dancing translated to the ice by flow and the use of edges. The incorrect selection of music for the rhythm chosen must be severely penalized by the judges.
Orchestral music is preferred.
Vocal music is permitted . Only one music selection may be used for each Rhythm chosen . The musical introduction to the original dance may be without beat or melody for a maximum of 10 seconds. The timing shall commence when one of the couple begins to move or to skate. Loops in either direction are permitted provided that they do not cross the center line .