SHORT DANCE NOTES
\r\n Taken from ISU Communication 2076<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe short dance is 2 minutes and 50 seconds (+\/- 10 seconds) in length. The time starts when one of team members begins to move and stops when both partners come to a complete stop at the end of the program. Vocal music is permitted.<\/p>\r\n
REQUIRED RHYTHMS:\u00a0<\/strong> Any number of the following Latin American Rhythms: Cha Cha, Rhumba, Samba, Mambo, Meringue, Salsa, Bachata and any closely related Latin American Rhythms.
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\r\n PATTERN DANCE ELEMENT\/STEP SEQUENCE:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0The Pattern Dance Element shall be skated to any of the Latin American Rhythms and must be in the style of the chosen rhythm, with the range of temp: 172 \u2013 180 beats per minute. The Tempo of the music throughout the Pattern Dance Element must be constant.<\/p>\r\nPattern Dance Type Step Sequence (PSt – as described in the Rule 703, para 4b,iii) must be skated to a different rhythm from the one chosen for the Non Touching Step Sequence. The Tempo of the music throughout the Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence must be constant.<\/p>\r\n
ALTERATIONS:\u00a0<\/strong> For the season 2017\/18, the Ice Dance Technical Committee have adopted the following specific alteration:
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\r\n 3 Paragraph 1.d): \u201cThe 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 they do not cross the Long Axis. However, the following do NOT constitute violations of these provisions:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t- crossing the long axis
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0– while performing the Not Touching Midline, Diagonal or Circular Step Sequence;
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0– at the entry or exit to the Not Touching Step Sequence
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0– at the entry to Pattern Dance Element<\/li>\r\n\t - performing the Not Touching Circular Step Sequence in the clockwise direction;\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Paragraph 1.h): \u201cAfter the clock is started with the first movement, the Couple must not remain in one place for more than ten (10) seconds during the program: Permitted Stops: Senior and Junior: up to two full stops (duration must not exceed 5 seconds each) or up to one full stop (duration<\/p>\r\n
Permitted Stops:<\/strong>\u00a0
\r\n up to two full stops (duration must not exceed 5 seconds each) or up to one full stop (duration must not exceed 10 seconds) are permitted. During a Stop the couple may or may not touch each other and choreography may be stationary or slightly moving in any direction. Stop options include:
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\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– A permitted stop (up to 5 sec only) may be used within the Not Touching Step Sequence
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– A permitted Stop may be used to indicate the starting point of the Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– A permitted Stop may be used to indicate the completion of the Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– A permitted stop may be used anywhere in the program excluding:
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 a) within the Pattern Dance Element (Senior and Junior) or
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 b) within the Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence (a Stop is only allowed at the beginning or end of the PSt)
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– A Choreographic Spinning Movement which travels will not be considered as a stop.<\/p>\r\nRule 709 paragraph 1.g) & h) allows couples to perform any choreography either in hold OR separated during the beginning of the program, (within the first 10 seconds) or at the end of the program (prior to the final pose). The choreography may be moving or stationary and is in addition to any permitted stop(s) and\/or separation(s) as described above.<\/p>\r\n
REQUIRED ELEMENTS
\r\n <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t- PATTERN DANCE ELEMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong> Section 1: Steps #1-16 + Steps # 1-4. The start of the first step of the Pattern Dance, Step #1, to be skated on the Judges\u2019 left side. \u00a0The Pattern Dance Elements must be skated in strict time to the music with the start of the first step of the Pattern Dance Element Section 1 on beat one of a musical phrase.<\/li>\r\n\t
- DANCE LIFTS:\u00a0<\/strong> Not more than\u00a0<\/span>One (1) short lift\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t
- STEP SEQUENCE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0One (1) Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence in Hold (Style B)
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\r\n Pattern: up to one full circuit of the ice surface and must start on beat one of a musical measure. The following two options will indicate the beginning of the PSt
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– using one of the permitted stops, after which the couple takes the first step in a Foxtrot Hold indicating
\r\n the first step of the Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence (PSt).
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– performing a skidding movement within one measure of music after the last step of the required PDE (Step #4). The first step after a skidding movement will indicate the starting point of the Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence (PSt) and must be performed in Foxtrot Hold.
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\r\n The following three options will indicate the completion of the PSt:
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– performing one of the permitted stops
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– a skidding movement not exceeding one measure of music
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– Choreographic Spinning movement
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– which travels will not be considered as a stop.
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– which becomes stationary and is performed on the spot will be considered as a stop.
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– PSt may not start from the beginning of the program;
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– Duration: any exact number of musical phrases
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– Holds: by exception to Rule 703, paragraph 4, first bullet, Hand-in-Hand Hold with extended arms cannot be established and partners must remain\u00a0in contact at all times, even during changes of Holds and during Twizzles;<\/li>\r\n\t- One (1) Not Touching Step Sequence (Style B)
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\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– One (1) Straight Line Step Sequence
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0a) Midline – skated along the full length of the ice surface on the Long Axis
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0b) Diagonal – skated as fully corner to corner as possible
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\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– One (1) Curved Step Sequence
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0a) Circular – utilizing the full width of the ice surface on the Short
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0b) Serpentine –\u00a0commences in either direction at the Long Axis at one end of the rink and progresses in three bold curves or two bold curves (S \u2013 shaped) and ends at the Long Axis of the opposite end of the rink, the pattern utilizing the full width of the ice surface.<\/li>\r\n\t - TWIZZLES:<\/strong>\u00a0 One (1) Set of Synchronized Twizzles<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
The Dance Spin is not a Required Element in a Junior and Senior Short Dance. Nevertheless, a Dance Spin or spinning movement skated by the couple together in any hold around a 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 consider these movements as ONE of the permitted stops.
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\r\n A Dance Spin performed within the Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence for Senior (excluding the start or finish of the PSt) shall be considered by the Judges as a Stop which is a Not Permitted Element.
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\r\n A Dance Spin performed within the Not Touching Step Sequence for Junior and Senior (up to 5 sec) shall be considered by the Judges as one of the permitted Stops.
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\r\n A Choreographic Spinning movement:
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– which travels will not be considered as a stop.
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– which becomes stationary and is performed on the spot will be considered as a stop.<\/p>\r\n
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PATTERN KEYPOINTS:\u00a0 EXCERPT FROM IDC’S PARENT GUIDE ARTICLE ON 2017-18 RHUMBA KEYPOINTS<\/strong>
\r\n by Adrienne Koob-Doddy\u00a0<\/p>\r\nNow, we can move on to the Senior pattern dance element, the Rhumba! The Rhumba is more straightforward than the Cha Cha Congelado, with one simple pattern running from the judges left and concluding on their right. Unlike years in the past, one of the key points now includes the restart of the next pattern, often called the repeat. But first, let\u2019s take a look at key points 1 and 2.<\/p>\r\n
1 RH- Key point #1- Lady\u2019s Steps 11-13<\/p>\r\n
1 RH- Key point #2- Man\u2019s Steps 11-13<\/p>\r\n
I am writing these two key points together because they are identical steps with identical criteria- correct edges, correct turns, and correct free foot placement. Again, this is considered a highlight of this dance- the two massive, deep, wide open choctaws. This is a tricky section with 2 key points very closely linked thus, this is a high value section of the dance. Luckily, the man and lady are separate, and therefore one could achieve the key point if the other were to make a mistake. You will see this key point placed slightly beyond the judging panel. The skaters will have their backs to the audience if the audience is opposite the judging panel.<\/p>\r\n
1RH- Key point #3- Lady and Man\u2019s Steps 16, and 1-4 of next pattern<\/p>\r\n
The coach in me was happy to see this key point this year; oftentimes in pursuit of the elusive key point, restarts are ignored and can be irrelevant if only one pattern is to be completed. However, that is not the case this year! Now teams must be precise with their pattern across the end of the rink and skate the repeat successfully. Criteria for this key point includes correct edges and correct change of edge. This key point will run along the short end of the ice opposite to the start of the dance.<\/p>\r\n
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FREE DANCE NOTES
\r\n Taken from ISU Communication 2076<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe free dance is 4 minutes (+\/- 10 seconds). The time starts when one of team members begins to move and stops when both partners come to a complete stop at the end of the program. Vocal music is permitted.<\/p>\r\n
REQUIRED ELEMENTS
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\r\n \u00a0<\/strong>Not more than:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t- DANCE LIFTS:\u00a0<\/strong> One (1) short lift and one (1) Combination Lift (the type of Short Lift must be different from the type(s) of Short Lifts forming the Combination Lift<\/li>\r\n\t
- SPIN:\u00a0<\/strong> One (1) Dance Spin (Spin or Combination Spin) but not more<\/li>\r\n\t
- STEP SEQUENCE:\u00a0<\/strong> Two (2) Step Sequences in Hold
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\r\n One (1) Straight Line Step Sequence
\r\n a) Midline – skated along the full length of the ice surface on the Long Axis
\r\n b) Diagonal – skated as fully corner to corner as possible
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\r\n One (1) Curved Step Sequence
\r\n a) Circular – utilizing the full width of the ice surface on the Short
\r\n b) Serpentine –\u00a0commences in either direction at the Long Axis at one end of the rink and progresses in three bold curves or two bold curves (S \u2013 shaped) and ends at the Long Axis of the opposite end of the rink, the pattern utilizing the full width of the ice surface.<\/li>\r\n\t- TWIZZLES:<\/strong>\u00a0 One (1) Set of Synchronized Twizzles<\/li>\r\n\t
- CHOREOGRAPHIC ELEMENTS:\u00a0<\/strong> Two (2) Different Choreographic Elements
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\r\n The Choreographic Element must be chosen from:
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\r\n Choreographic Dance Lift:<\/strong> Dance Lift of up to ten (10) seconds, performed after all the other required Dance Lifts, or a
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\r\n Choreographic Spinning Movement<\/strong>: spinning movement performed after the required Dance Spin anywhere in the program, during which both partners perform at least 2 continuous rotations:
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\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 – on one foot or two feet or one partner being elevated without being sustained, or a combination of the three,\u00a0 \u00a0
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 – on a common axis which may be moving.
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\r\n Choreographic Twizzling Movement:<\/strong> twizzling movement performed after the required Set of Twizzles, composed of 2 parts.
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\r\n The following requirements apply:
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 – for both parts: on one foot or two feet or a combination of both,
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 – for the first part: at least 2 continuous rotations performed simultaneously and both partners must travel (cannot be on the spot)
\r\n \u00a0 \u00a0 – for the second part: at least one of the partners has to perform at least 2 continuous rotations and one or both partners can be on the spot or traveling or a combination of both.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”FUN FACTS” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ use_background_color_gradient=”off” background_color_gradient_start=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_type=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” background_size=”cover” background_position=”center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_blend=”normal” allow_player_pause=”off” background_video_pause_outside_viewport=”on” text_shadow_style=”none” box_shadow_style=”none” text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\r\n
Youngest Competitor<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t- Adel Tankova (2000)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
Oldest Competitor<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t- Alper Ucar (January 1985)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\nLongest Partnerships<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t- Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir (CAN) \u2013 since 1997<\/li>\r\n\t
- Ekaterina Bobrova & Dmitry Soloviev (OAR) – since 2000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\nOlympic birthdays<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t- February 19 \u2013 Anna Cappellini (ITA)<\/li>\r\n\t
- February 22 \u2013 Alex Gamelin (KOR)<\/li>\r\n\t
- February 23 \u2013 Evan Bates (USA)<\/li>\r\n\t
- February 24 \u2013 Madison Hubbell (USA)<\/li>\r\n\t
- February 25 \u2013 Andrew Poje (CAN)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\nCitizenship awarded in 2017 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\t- Alex Gamelin (Korea; born in United States)<\/li>\r\n\t
- Kirill Khaliavin (Spain; born in Russia)<\/li>\r\n\t
- Marie-Jade Lauriault (France; born in Canada)<\/li>\r\n\t
- Courtney Mansourova (Czech Republic; born in Canada)<\/li>\r\n\t
- Tiffany Zagorski (Russia, representing OAR; born in Great Britain)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
\r\nOlympic Experience<\/strong><\/p>\r\nThird Olympics \u2013 2010, 2014, 2018<\/p>\r\n
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