The source for this information is ISU Communication 1005 and 1022 and Special Regulations - Ice Dancing 1998. Changes from previous communications are in BOLD print and underlined. The errors and specific deductions are in ISU Communication 1022. The Original Dance must have the character of ballroom dancing translated to the ice by flow and use of edges. This information will be given to the Referee for distribution to the Judges.
Vocal music is permitted.
Only music with a rhythmic beat may be used. If a rhythm is used twice, it must be skated to the same tune both times. 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 are permitted provided they do not cross the center line.