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Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 113 Diamond Diamond A – Ravensburger Waltz Music Tempo Pattern Inventor Waltz 3/4 • 66 measures of 3 beats per minute • 198 beats per minute Optional Angelika and Erich Buck and Betty Callaway First Performed West German Figure Skating Championships, Krefeld, 1973 Description The Ravensburger Waltz should be skated with the character of a Viennese Waltz. A strong waltz feeling is achieved by a continuous, lilting knee action accenting counts one and four, and by stressing the “2 + 1” count of many of the steps. The dance begins with Steps 1 to 3 of six beats each, in which skater B (the lead) and skater A (the follow) alternately execute inside three-turns on count three with the free leg being lifted, while the partner skates a six-beat swing roll. These turns are known as “Ravensburger-type” three-turns. These steps are skated in open hold for the first two beats, but in closed hold after the turn for the swing roll during beats four, five and six. On Step 4, skater A (the follow) turns a forward inside twizzle of one revolution under skater B’s (the lead’s) left arm on count two, followed by a fast C step turn onto the LBI (Step 5) for count three. The partners retain closed hold during the chassé and six-beat swing roll that follow as Steps 5 to 8. Skater A’s (the follow’s) Steps 10 to 13b are also turned under skater B’s (the lead’s) left arm with a transition into an open C step to change to Kilian hold on Step 13b. Skater A (the follow) may move their right hand as they wish during Steps 17 and 18. A change of edge at the end of Step 18 is skated by both partners. Steps 20 to 27 are skated in Kilian hold, interrupted on Step 22 by skater A (the follow) skating a twizzle of one revolution under skater B’s (the lead’s) left arm on the “and” at the end of count two, followed by a RFI on count three. Steps 24 to 25 and 26 to 27 constitute a chassé and a progressive, followed by a LFI three￾turn for skater A (the follow) that is turned under skater B’s (the lead’s) left arm into a closed hold on Step 28. Skater A’s (the follow’s) one-rotation back outside twizzle on Step 30 followed by a step forward is turned under skater B’s (the lead’s) left arm while they turn a three on count three of the measure. This leads to a chassé for both partners in open hold. Steps 32 to 36 are skated in open hold. Skater A’s (the follow’s) swing rocker on Step 36 is similar to that in the Rocker Foxtrot. Steps 38 to 41 are skated in closed hold. During skater A’s (the follow’s) closed S step on Steps 37 and 38, a change from open to closed hold occurs. Step 39 for skater B (the lead) is a two-beat three-turn, and Step 40 for skater A (the follow) is a quick one-beat three-turn in closed position. These constitute the “walk-around” threes with the fast timing for the follow partner matching the syncopation of the music.

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 114 Diamond A – Ravensburger Waltz Focus Areas Focus Area 1 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 14 – 18 Skater B (Lead): LFI OpCSt, RBI, LBO, RFO, XB-LFIO Skater A (Follow): LFI OpCSt, RBI, LBO, RFO, XB-LFIO Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Feet should be neat and tidy during step transitions and free legs should be stretched. The skater should use soft, lilting knees throughout to keep waltz rhythm evident. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 36 – 38 Skater B (Lead): LFO, RFO, LFO, RFO Skater A (Follow): LFO-SwRk, RFI ClSSt, LBO Skater B (Lead): Correct steps, foot placement and timing. The skater must correctly bring the free foot to the skating foot before striking the ice. Transition from one foot to the other must be controlled through the knees and strength in the core. Focus will be on controlled lobe transitions and timing. Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. The skater must perform a correct swing rocker with controlled and coordinated swing of the free leg while turning a clean rocker. The skater must have proper foot placement on the closed S step with the instep of the free leg being brought to the heel of the skating foot prior to transferring weight to complete the closed S step. The S step must not be jumped or scraped. Assessment Requirements Mandatory Requirements: (4 of 4 successful) - Correct timing throughout dance, with one timing error permitted (no more than 11 steps off time in a pattern/sequence) - All Focus Areas must be successful Full Pattern Assessment Requirements: - All Full Pattern Assessment Criteria must be Silver or better

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 115 Diamond A – Ravensburger Waltz Step Chart Hold Step No. B (Lead) Steps Number of Beats of Music A (Follow) Steps Closed 1 RFI3-Sw 2+1+3 6 LFO-SwR 2 LFO-SwR 6 2+1+3 RFI3-Sw 3 RFI3-Sw 2+1+3 6 LFO-SwR 4 LFO 2 1+1 “and” RFI-Tw 1 /RFI OpC-St (between counts 2 & 3) 5 RFI-Ch 1 LBI (exit C-St) 6 LFO 2 RBO 7 RFI-Ch 1 LBI-Ch 8 LFO-SwR 6 RBO-SwR 9 RFO 2 LBO 10 LFI-Ch 1 RFO 11 RFO 2 LFI-OpC-St 12 LFI-Ch 1 RBI 13a RFO 3 2 LBO Kilian 13b 1 RFO 14 LFI-OpC-St 2 LFI-OpC-St 15 RBI 1 RBI 16 LBO free leg behind 2 LBO free leg behind 17 RFO 1 RFO 18 XB-LFIO 1+1 XB-LFIO 19 RFI-Ch 1 RFI-Ch 20 LFO 2 LFO 21 RFI-Ch 1 RFI-Ch 22 LFO 2 2 “and” LFO /LFOTw 1 (between counts 2 & 3) 23 RFI-Ch 1 RFI 24 LFO 2 LFO 25 RFI-Ch 1 RFI-Ch 26 LFO 2 LFO 27 RFI-Pr 1 RFI-Pr Closed 28 LFI 3 2+1 LFI3 29a RFO 3 2 XF-RBI 29b 1 LBI-Ch 30 LFO3 2+1 RBO/RBOTw 1 31a RBO 3 2 LFO 31b 1 RFI-Ch Open 32 LFO 2 LFO 33 RFI-Ch 1 RFI-Ch 34 LFO 2 LFO-Ch 35 RFI-Pr 1 RFI-Pr 36a LFO 3 2+1+3 LFO-Sw Rk (turned on count 3, Closed 36b RFO 3 leg swing on count 4) Open 37 LFO 3 RFI ClS-St

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 116 Diamond A – Ravensburger Waltz Step Chart Hold Step No. B (Lead) Steps Number of Beats of Music A (Follow) Steps Closed 38 RFO 3 LBO 39 LFO3 1+1 2 RBO 40 RBO 1 ½ + ½ LFO3 41 LFO 3 RBO

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 117 Dance Pattern – Skater B (LEAD) Diamond A – Ravensburger Waltz

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 118 Dance Pattern – Skater A (FOLLOW) Diamond A – Ravensburger Waltz

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 119 Diamond B – Tango Romantica Music Tempo Pattern Inventor Tango 4/4 • 28 measures of 4 beats per minute • 112 beats per minute Optional Ljudmila Pakhomova, Aleksandr Gorshkov and Elena Tschaikovskaja First Performed Moscow, Russia, 1974 Description This a romantic dance which is skated in a soft, lyrical and sinuous manner with both a soft and strong character where appropriate; however, deep edges are necessary to convey its mood. Steps 1 to 11 are skated in closed hold. Skater A (the follow) places their right hand on skater B’s (the lead’s) left shoulder with their left arms extended. The introductory steps should finish with an open stroke to facilitate skating the first step of the dance that begins on the fourth beat of the measure. Skater B (the lead) starts on a left forward outside edge with their right foot on the ice to the side; skater A (the follow) starts on a right backward outside edge with their left foot on the ice to the side (both partners are on two feet during one beat). Both partners execute double three-turns with a side lift of the free leg for two beats (the “Helicopter”). Step 2 is crossed widely with both feet on the ice and the right knee bent. At the end of this step, skater B (the lead) skates a left forward inside edge and brings their feet together; skater A (the follow) simply straightens their right knee on the first beat of the measure and brings their feet together. On Step 5, skater B (the lead) executes a swing “twizzle-like” motion (“Tw 1” — their body turns one full, continuous rotation, but the skating foot does not technically execute a full turn), while their partner does a swing three completed with an open inside S step. During the swing, skater B (the lead) places their right hand on skater A’s (the follow’s) left hip on the first beat of the measure. They cover skater B’s (the lead’s) hand with their left and they join their free hands overhead. They skate in this hold for one beat. Skater B’s (the lead’s) “twizzle-like” motion and skater A’s (the follow’s) S step are performed simultaneously on the “and” between counts two and three of the measure. On Step 7 skater B (the lead) skates a chassé while skater A (the follow) skates an open S step, both on the “and “ between counts four and one of the measure, followed by the one-beat LBI exit from skater B’s (the lead’s) C step and skater A’s (follow’s) LFO. During Step 8, skater A (the follow) places their right hand on skater B’s (the lead’s) right shoulder and places their left hand behind their back to clasp the skater B’s (the lead’s) right hand. Step 9 begins as a cross roll and finishes with a change of edge for both. At the end of this step, skater A (the follow) performs a counterclockwise back inside twizzle of one rotation without releasing their left hand on “and” between counts two and three. On Step 10 skater B’s (the lead’s) left hand is extended while skater A’s (the follow’s) right hand rests on skater B’s (the lead’s) left shoulder with their left hand and skater B’s (the lead’s) right hand joined on their left hip. The free legs cross on the first beat of the measure, and then on the second beat they close their free legs and take an outside hold. A progressive sequence leads to Step 14 when skater B (the lead) skates a closed C step and skater A (the follow) skates a RFI three-turn in open hold. The series of Steps 15 to 26 are skated very softly with bent knees and deep edges. Step 15 is skated in Reversed Kilian hold in syncopation with the rhythm of the music with the XF-LBI being held for two beats followed by a very short RBO on the “and” between beats four and one. Steps 16 to 19 are a series of cross steps skated in Kilian hold. Steps 20 to 22 are skated in Reversed Kilian hold and culminate in their matching crossed rocker turns. Steps 19 and 22 may be slightly wide stepped. Steps 23 to 25 are skated in Kilian hold. On Step 24 the partners execute a crossed inside three-turn together, then on Step 25 skater B

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 120 Diamond B – Tango Romantica (the lead) skates an open C step while skater A (the follow) skates another inside three-turn, but not crossed this time. Steps 26 and 27 are performed in closed hold on deeply bent knees. Step 28 is a four-beat cross roll of which the first two beats are performed in reversed outside hold. Skater A (the follow) takes the usual outside position on the third beat (known as the “criss-cross” movement — skater A (the follow) (using the cross rolls to change side) and raises their right knee until the skate almost touches their left knee. At the same time, skater B (the lead) draws their free leg to their skating foot. Skater A (the follow) swings their right leg forward and crosses over skater B’s (the lead’s) right leg on the fourth beat of the measure. On Step 29, skater A (the follow) touches the ice with their right foot and the right knee bent, left leg extended, both blades on outside edges. At the same time skater B (the lead) skates a LBO and quickly extends their right leg to skate a wide RBI. There are several acceptable options in the manner in which skater B (the lead) performs this that are used for dramatic effect. Both partners skate close together on both feet for two beats. On the third beat, skater A (the follow) turns a three-turn that places the partners in closed hold. Skater B (the lead) partner then turns a three on Step 30. Steps 31 and 32 are skated in closed hold. These are followed by the rapid running Steps 33 and 34 in open hold. On Step 35, both partners skate LFO on the third beat of the measure, and then on the fourth beat, skater A (the follow) turns a rocker (their Step 35a). While performing the rocker, skater A (the follow) places their left hand on skater B’s (the lead’s) right shoulder and their right hand and skater B’s (the lead’s) left hand join on skater A’s (the follow’s) right hip. Skater B’s (the lead’s) right hand is extended. Skater B (the lead) strikes their Step 35b in closed hold and during their swing moves to the side of skater A (the follow) for their swing closed S step. On the first beat of the next measure (second beat of the follow partners LBO), skater A (the follow) extends their right leg forward, returning it to the skating leg on the second beat of the same measure (third beat of their edge). On the third beat of this measure skater A (the follow) skates a RBI (their Step 35b) and swings their free leg back while skater B (the lead) lifts their free leg. On the fourth beat of the measure, skater A (the follow) turns a three (their Step 35c), waving their right hand overhead while skater B (the lead) skates a swing closed S step. On Step 36, the partners skate backward in open hold with skater A’s (the follow’s) right hand on skater B’s (the lead’s) left shoulder. They then simultaneously swing their left arms, skater A (the follow) swings their left leg as they turn their RBO3 and skater B (the lead) their right. On the fourth beat of the measure, the partners place their left hand on each other’s right elbows, moving their free legs first to the side, and then skater A (the follow) crosses behind and skater B (the lead) in front. Step 37 is a left forward inside closed S step for skater A (the follow) and a change of edge for skater B (the lead). Step 38 is crossed in front. Steps 38 to 44 are a chassé and progressive sequence skated in Reversed Kilian hold. On Step 44, which commences on the first beat of the measure, the partners extend their right arms forward parallel, then skater A (the follow) takes skater B’s (the lead’s) right hand with their left going into open hold to skate a left forward inside closed S step. During Step 45, the free legs are drawn to the skating legs on the second beat of the measure, and on the third beat skater A (the follow) extends their free leg forward. The exit from their S step is concluded by a RBO twizzle of one revolution. Skater B (the lead) skates a three-turn on Step 45b. During this step, the partners are in reverse outside hold. Steps 46 to 49 are a chassé sequence skated in open hold. Step 49 commences as a cross roll, and then at its end there is a very quick change of edge. Skater A (the follow) then skates a three-turn to finish in closed hold ready to restart the dance. The dance concludes on beat three of the measure.

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 121 Diamond B – Tango Romantica Focus Areas Focus Area 1 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 16 – 22 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): LFO, XF-RFI, XB-FLO, XF-RFO, XF-LFI, XB-RFO, XF-LFO-Rk Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Cross steps should be crisp, and the free leg should be visibly picked up off the ice; free legs picked up in front on cross behind should be kept close to the skating leg. Rocker turn should be clean starting with the cross in front and must not be skidded. Steps should be skated with a sharp, tango expression. Steps 19 and 22 may be slightly wide stepped. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead): Steps 35b – 37 Skater A (Follow): Steps 35 – 36 Skater B (Lead): RFO-SwClSSt, LBI, RBIO Skater A (Follow): LFO-Rk, RBI-Sw, LFO3, RBO3 Skater B (Lead): Correct steps, foot placement and timing. The skater must correctly place the free foot to the heel of the skating foot before transferring weight to complete the closed S step. The closed S step must not be jumped but rather sharply turned. Focus will be on strong, solid edges. Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Rocker turn should be smooth, not jumped or scraped. Feet should be tidy and precise. The exit edge of the three￾turn, including the free leg, should be controlled with strong balance on the blade and through the skater’s core. Assessment Requirements Mandatory Requirements: (4 of 4 successful) - Correct timing throughout dance, with one timing error permitted (no more than 13 steps off time in a pattern/sequence) - All Focus Areas must be successful Full Pattern Assessment Requirements: - All Full Pattern Assessment Criteria must be Silver or better

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 122 Diamond B – Tango Romantica Step Chart Hold Step No. B (Lead) Steps Number of Beats of Music A (Follow) Steps Closed 1 LFO-RFI foot to side /LFO3/LBI3 1+ (musical count 4) 1+1 RBO-LBI foot to side /RBO3/RFI3 2 Wd-XF-RFO-LFI /LFI (feet together) 2 +1 Wd-XB-LBO-RBI /RBI (feet together) 3 RFO 1 LBO 4 LFI-Pr 1 XF-RBI 5 RFO-Sw “Tw” between counts 2 & 3 3 “and” 1+2 “and” LBO-Sw3 OpS-St RBO between counts 2 & 3 6 LFO 2 XF-LBI 7 RFI-Ch between counts 4 & 1 /LFO /RFI between counts 2 & 3 2 “and” “and” 2 RFI OpC-St between counts 4 & 1 /LBI (exit edge C-St) 8 LFO 2 RBO 9 CR-RFOI 1+1 1+1 “and” CR-LBOI /LBI-Tw1 (between counts 2 & 3) 10 LFI 4 RBI Outside 11 RFO 1 LBO 12 LFI-Pr 1 RBI-Pr 13 RFO 2 LBO 14a LFO ClC-St 1 1+1 RFI3 14b RBO 1 Reversed Kilian 15 XF-LBI /RBO (between counts 2 & 3) 2 “and” XF-LBI /RBO (between counts 2 & 3) Kilian 16 LFO 2 LFO 17 XF-RFI 1 XF-RFI 18 XB-LFO 1 XB-LFO 19 XF-RFO 2 XF-RFO Reversed Kilian 20 XF-LFI 1 XF-LFI 21 XB-RFO 1 XB-RFO 22 XF-LFO-Rk 1+1 XF-LFO-Rk Kilian 23 XF-RBI 2 XF-RBI 24 XF-LBI3 1+1 XF-LBI3 25a RFI OpC-St 1 1+1 RFI3 25b LBI 1 Closed 26 RBO 1 LFO 27 CR-LBO 1 CR-RFO Reverse Outside to Outside 28 CR-RBO 4 CR-LFO 29 Wd-LBO-RBI /LBO 2 +1 Wd-XF-RFO-LFO /RFO3

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 123 Diamond B – Tango Romantica Step Chart Hold Step No. B (Lead) Steps Number of Beats of Music A (Follow) Steps Closed 30 RFO3 ½+½ 1 LBO 31 LBO 2 RFO 32a RBO 2 1 XF-LFO 32b 1 RFI-Ch Open 33 LFO 1 LFO 34 RFI-Pr 1 RFI-Pr 35a LFO 2 1+3 LFO-Rk Closed 35b RFO-Sw ClS-St 4 1 RBI-Sw 35c ½+½ LFO3 Open 36 LBI 4 2+2 RBO3 37a RBIO 2+1 2 LFI ClS-St 37b 1 RBO Reversed Kilian 38 XF-LBI 1 XF-LBI 39 RFI 1 RFI 40 LFO ½ LFO 41 RFI-Ch ½ RFI-Ch 42 LFO 1 LFO 43 RFI-Pr 1 RFI-Pr 44 LFI 4 LFI ClS-St Closed 45a RFI 2 3 +1 RBO 45b LFO3 ½+½ /RBO-Twl Outside 45c RBO 1 Open 46 LFO 1 LFO 47 RFI-Ch 1 RFI-Ch 48 LFO 1 LFO 49 CR-RFOI-Sw 3+1 3+ ½+½ “and” CR-RFOI-Sw /RFI3 (on count 3) /LBI (between counts 3 & 4)

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 124 Dance Pattern – Skater B (LEAD) Diamond B – Tango Romantica

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 125 Dance Pattern – Skater A (FOLLOW) Diamond B – Tango Romantica

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 126 Diamond C – Yankee Polka Music Tempo Pattern Inventor Polka 2/4 • 60 measures of 2 beats per minute • 120 beats per minute Optional James Sladky, Judy Schwomeyer, and Ron Ludington First Performed Skating Club of Wilmington, Wilmington, Delaware, 1969 Description Although the polka is a bouncy dance, the basic principle of stroking and effortless flow must be adhered to. The partners must remain close together to minimize the whipping action generated by the short precise steps and rapid turning movements. Steps 1 and 2 are skated in open hold and constitute a chassé sequence skated almost in a straight line. Step 3 is an open inside three-turn skated by both partners on edges deep enough that they change sides with skater B (the lead) passing in front of skater A (the follow) after the turn. The edges must not be so deep that the partners separate greatly, since Step 4 of skater B (the lead) adds to that separation before bringing the partners together again. A change of hold occurs during Steps 3 and 4 into a “high Kilian” hold in which skater A’s (the follow’s) left arm is extended across in front of skater B’s (the lead’s) chest. The right hands are clasped and held sideways and upward. Skater B’s (the lead’s) right arm passes behind skater A (the follow) to grasp skater A’s (the follow’s) right hand extended sideways and upward. At least one pair of hands is held slightly above shoulder level with the elbows slightly bent. This hold is maintained to Step 12. Skater A (the follow) may be slightly in front of skater B’s (the lead’s) right hip, rather than in tight side-by-side Kilian hold. Step 6 is a two-beat swing for both partners and on count two the free legs are bent at the knee and raised past the horizontal. (Partners may touch the ice briefly with their toe-picks while executing the quick swing.) Care should be taken that Steps 7 to 12 are skated on very deep edges. Step 13 is a right backward outside three-turn for skater B (the lead) and a right forward inside open stroke for skater A (the follow), and on count two the free feet are raised beside the skating legs close to and just below the skating knee. As these steps are executed, the partners assume arm-in-arm hold with skater B’s (the lead’s) right and skater A’s (the follow’s) left arms locked at the elbows. The free hands are held on the hips. Step 16 is started on count three with a forward outside three-turn followed by a change of edge immediately after the turn on count four. Care should be taken that couples do not skate a rocker instead. The arm-in-arm hold must not be altered during these steps. Step 19 is performed with the same free leg action as on Step 6. Steps 22 and 23 form a cross behind closed toe to toe S Step for both partners from a left forward inside edge. At the commencement of Step 23, the right foot is crossed behind. The free legs are extended in front during the concluding edge. The next section (Steps 24 to 38) is skated in typical polka character, and the “closed” hold is really done in hand￾to-hand skater B (lead) with the arms of both partners extended to the side and their hands clasped. It starts with skater A (the follow) backward and skater B (the lead) forward and then reverses after Steps 32 and 33. The “closed” dance hold in only broken for Steps 32 when the partners separate. Steps 26 and 27 are slightly wide stepped by both partners. Steps 28 to 31 are very short crossed behind steps that may be used as small power strokes to maintain the flow of the dance. On Steps 31 and 37, the free legs are carried directly to the outside of the tracing and back. Steps 32 and 33 (RFI3; LFO-Rk for skater A (the follow) and LFI3; RFO3 for skater B (the lead)) are skated in opposite direction. Care should be taken that partners stay close together, “rolling on each other’s backs,” skating a nicely rounded lobe with clean footwork and no lunging.

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 127 Diamond C – Yankee Polka It is preferable that the same hold be regained on beat two of Step 33 as the turns are skated. The very short step sequences before Steps 34, 35 and 36 are similar to those before Steps 28, 29 and 30. The holds for Step 13 and Step 38 are similar, except that the partners assume a semi-open hold upon completion of skater B’s (the lead’s) turn. Skater B (the lead’s) left hand and skater A’s (the follow’s) right hand are not clasped. The hands are joined again as skater A (the follow) skates their three-turn on Step 39, which places the partners in closed hold. Skater B (the lead’s) free leg on Step 39 and skater A’s (the follow’s) free leg on Step 40 are swung through to match the partner’s free leg position after the three-turns. Steps 41 to 44 form a typical ballroom polka sequence. The partners skate clockwise while skating a basically counterclockwise curve. Steps 45 to 48 are wide-stepped chassés skated almost in a straight line, the bodies leaning to the same side as each wide step is skated. Steps 49 to 52 are similar to Steps 41 to 44. The wide-stepped chassés may be skated in either of two ways: (1) wide, closed, closed or (2) wide, closed, wide. The character of the dance is achieved through the interesting use of one beat edges and very short steps skated on the “and” between counts. The very short steps throughout the dance are executed between the beats and not given a step number on the diagram, and on the chart the time value is indicated as “and.” Focus Areas Focus Area 1 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 5 – 9 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): RFI OpCSt, LBI, RBO￾Sw, LFI OpCSt, RBI, LBI, RBI Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. The skater must have proper foot placement on the open C steps with the heel of the free leg being brought to the instep of the skating foot prior to transferring weight to complete the open C step. Steps 7 through 9 should be skated on deep, carving edges (not flats). Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 19 – 23 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): RBO-Sw, XB LBO, XF RBI, LFI XB-ClSSt, RBO Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. The skater must have proper foot placement on the closed S step with the toe of the free leg being brought behind and to the toe of the skating foot prior to transferring weight to complete the closed S step. Focus Area 3 Skater B (Lead): Steps 39 – 42 Skater A (Follow): Steps 39 – 43 Skater B (Lead): LFO-Sw, RFI3, LFI OpCSt, RBI, LBI Skater A (Follow): RFI3, LFO-Sw, RFO, LFO-Ch, RFI, LFI OpCSt, RBI Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Steps should be smooth and not scratchy or performed on toepicks. The skater must have proper foot placement on the open C steps with the heel of the free leg being brought to the instep of the skating foot prior to transferring weight to complete the open C step. Steps 41, 42, and 43 (if applicable) should be light and executed in a typical polka style. Assessment Requirements Mandatory Requirements: (4 of 4 successful) - Correct timing throughout dance, with one timing error permitted (no more than 13 steps off time in a pattern/sequence) - All Focus Areas must be successful Full Pattern Assessment Requirements: - All Full Pattern Assessment Criteria must be Silver or better

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 128 Diamond C – Yankee Polka Step Chart Hold Step No. B (Lead) Steps Number of Beats of Music A (Follow) Steps Open 1 LFO RFI-Ch 1 “and” RFI LFO-Ch 2 LFO RFI-Ch 1 “and” RFI LFO-Ch High Kilian 3 LFI3 1+1 RFI3 4 RFI LFO-Ch 1 “and” 1 LFI 5 RFI OpC-St LBI 1 “and” RFI OpC-St LBI 6 RBO Sw 2 RBO-Sw 7 LFI OpC-St RBI 1 “and” LFI OpC-St RBI 8 LBI 1 LBI 9 RBI 1 RBI 10 LBO RBI-Ch 1 “and” LBO RBI-Ch 11 LFI OpC-St RBI 1 “and” LFI OpC-St RBI 12 LBI 1 LBI Arm-in- arm 13 RBO3 (see text) 1+1 2 RFI (see text) 14 LFO RFI-Ch 1 “and” LFO RFI-Ch 15 LFO 1 LFO 16 CR-RFO3 /RBIO 1+ ½+½ CR-RFO3 /RBIO 17 XF-LBI XB-RBO 1 “and” XF-LBI XB-RBO 18 XF-LBI 1 XF-LBI 19 RBO-Sw 2 RBO-Sw 20 XB-LBO 1 XB-LBO 21 XF-RBI 1 XF-RBI 22 LFI XB-ClS-St 2 LFI XB-ClS-St 23 RBO 2 RBO “Closed” (Hand to hand) 24 XF-LBI 1 1 “and” XF-LBI RBO-Ch 25 RFI 1 LBI 26 Wd-LFI 1 Wd-RBI 27 Wd-RFI 1 Wd-LBI 28 LFO XF-RFI “and” 1 RBO XF-LBI “Closed” (Hand to hand) 29 XB-LFO XF-RFI “and” 1 XB-RBO XF-LBI 30 XB-LFO XF-RFI “and”1 XB-RBO XF-LBI 31 LFO 1 RBO

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 129 Diamond C – Yankee Polka Step Chart Hold Step No. B (Lead) Steps Number of Beats of Music A (Follow) Steps Separate 32 RFI LFI3 “and” 1+1 LBI RFI3 “Closed” (Hand to hand) 33 RFO3 free leg extended in front 1+1 LFO-Rk free leg extended in front 34 LBO XF-RBI “and” 1 RFO XF-LFI 35 XB-LBO XF-RBI “and” 1 XB-RFI XF-LFI 36 XB-LBO XF-RBI “and” 1 XB-RFO XF-LFI 37 LBO 1 RFO Semi- Open 38 RBO3 1+1 “and” 2 LFI RFI Closed 39 LFO-Sw 2 “and” 1+1 LFI RFI3 40 RFI3 1+1 2 LFO-Sw 41 LFI OpC-St RBI 1 “and” RFO LFO-Ch 42 LBI 1 RFI 43 RFI LFO-Ch 1 “and” LFI OpC-St RBI 44 RFI 1 LBI 45 Wd-LFI RFO-Ch 1 “and” Wd-RBI LBO-Ch 46 Wd-LFI 1 Wd-RBI 47 Wd-RFI LFO-Ch 1 “and” Wd-LBI RBO-Ch 48 Wd-RFI 1 Wd-LBI 49 LFI Op St RBI 1 “and” RFO LFO-Ch 50 LBI 1 RFI 51 RFI LFO-Ch 1 “and” LFI OpC-St RBI 52 RFI 1 LBI

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 130 Dance Pattern – Skater B (LEAD) Diamond C – Yankee Polka

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 131 Dance Pattern – Skater A (FOLLOW) Diamond C – Yankee Polka

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 132 Diamond D – Rhumba Music Tempo Pattern Inventor Rhumba 4/4 • 44 measures of 2 beats per minute • 176 beats per minute Optional Walter Gregory First Performed Westminster Ice Rink, London, England, 1938 Description The Rhumba is a lively but soft and subtle dance that must be skated with hidden power and control. The Rhumba is skated in Kilian hold throughout with both partners executing the same steps. The dance starts with a chassé followed by a double change of edge on Step 3. The left forward outside edge is held for two beats while the free foot is brought to the side of the skating foot followed by a lift and a pronounced outward movement on beat three coinciding with a rise of the skating knee as the edge is changed to inside and then back to outside. Step 4, which is crossed in front, is followed by a bold outside edge on Step 5. Step 6 is a cross roll, and Step 7 is a cross behind. The right foot is then extended wide (skater B’s (the lead’s) right leg passes over skater B’s (the lead’s) left) for Step 8. Step 9 is placed at the side of the right foot, and then Step 10 is crossed behind. Steps 10 to 14 are held for four beats each with each step commencing on the third beat of the measure. A further wide step is made on Step 11 with skater A (the follow) crossing their leg in front of skater B’s (the lead’s)and, on this edge, skater B (the lead) takes the lead. Step 12 is a wide-stepped crossed in front open S step immediately followed by a back wide-stepped crossed behind closed S step on Step 13. On the latter the left foot is drawn back and placed inside the circle. The free leg must be well controlled after the turn so that it moves forward immediately to ensure that the second S step is a S step and not a mere step forward. Care must be taken to ensure that a full four-beat edge is skated after both S steps. In order to facilitate the simultaneous three-turns on Step 14, skater A (the follow) must move slightly ahead of skater B (the lead). The free leg swings in front before the turn. The free leg position after the turn is optional. Step 15 is a cross roll, and Step 16 is crossed in front in order to facilitate stepping forward to restart the dance. Care must be taken to preserve the smoothness of the Rhumba and to prevent the dance from becoming excessively bouncy or jerky. The tendency to jump Steps 8 and 11 must be avoided. If these steps and the S steps are not stepped wide enough, the dance loses much of its strength. Focus Areas Focus Area 1 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 1 – 3 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): LFO, RFI-Ch, LFIOI Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, and timing. Chassé and double change of edge should all be performed on deep, rolling edges. The skater must change back to the outside edge of Step 3 before finishing the Focus Area (i.e. before stepping on Step 4 (XF-RFI)). Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 11 – 13 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Wd-LFI, WD-XF￾OpSSt, RBO, WD-XB-ClSSt, LFI Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. The S steps must not be jumped or skidded. Unlike most S steps, precise foot placement is not imperative; however, there must be a visible wide step during the transfer of weight Assessment Requirements

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 133 Diamond D – Rhumba Mandatory Requirements: (4 of 4 successful) - Correct timing throughout dance, with one timing error permitted (no more than 4 steps off time in a pattern/sequence) - All Focus Areas must be successful Full Pattern Assessment Requirements: - All Full Pattern Assessment Criteria must be Silver or better

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 134 Diamond D – Rhumba Step Chart Hold Step No. Steps (same for B (Lead) Steps and A (Follow) Steps) Number of Beats of Music Kilian 1 LFO 1 2 RFI-Ch 1 3 LFOIO 2+1+1 4 XF-RFI 2 5 LFO 4 6 CR-RFO 2 7 XB-LFI 1 8 Wd-RFI 1 9 LFO 2 10 XB-RFI 4 11 Wd-LFI Wd-XF OpS-St 4 12 RBO Wd-XB-ClS-St 4 13 LFI 4 14 RFI3 4+2 15 CR-LBO 2 16 XF-RBI 2

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 135 Dance Pattern Diamond D – Rhumba

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 136 Diamond E – Austrian Waltz Music Tempo Pattern Inventor Waltz 3/4 • 60 measures of 3 beats per minute • 180 beats per minute Optional Susi and Peter Handschmann First Performed Vienna, Austria, 1979 Description The Austrian Waltz is characterized by elegance of line combined with the typical lightness of the Viennese Waltz. It should be skated with strongly curved edges, bending of the skating knee and wide extended movements of the arms and free legs while maintaining a soft flow throughout the waltz. The three-turns in closed hold should be skated with the feet of the couple close together. Skater A’s (the follow’s) twizzles should be skated well in front of skater B (the lead). The leading hand of skater B (the lead) must support skater A (the follow) during skater A’s (the follow’s) turns so that there are no stops in the flow. During the execution of all skater A’s (the follow’s) twizzles, the free foot is crossed in front of the skating foot. The dance is commenced in Kilian hold with a touchdown three-turn on the left foot for both partners (Step 1). Bending of the skating knee for two beats and rising on count three is essential in order to turn the three easily around the same axis, to keep the flow (in Kilian hold) and to accentuate the waltz character. The very short right back outside edge is skated on the “and” after beat three of Step 1. Steps 2 and 3 are followed by a left forward inside edge held for three beats. On Step 5, skater A (the follow) skates an inside three on count six of the measure changing into closed hold and finishes with a swing of their free leg starting on count one with the edge held until count three. Meanwhile, skater B (the lead) skates a crossed behind right forward outside stroke on the count of three and steps on count four on a crossed in front left forward outside edge, swinging their right free leg forward matching skater A’s (the follow’s) movement for the same beats. On Step 6, skater B (the lead) turns a three on the right forward outside edge on count six. Skater A’s (the follow’s) back outside edge is an open stroke with their free leg swinging behind to be closed on count six and both partners rising. The long Step 7 for skater A (the follow) starts with a right forward outside three on count three, followed by a right backward inside edge with the free leg stretched behind for three beats. Still on the right foot, skater A (the follow) changes the edge to a right backward outside edge with their free leg moving in front for the next two beats. To finish the movement skater A (the follow) closes their free leg on the next beat to turn their counterclockwise back outside twizzle under the left arm of skater B (the lead). On Step 7a, skater B (the lead) skates a left backward outside edge for the first three beats. For the next three beats (skater B’s (the lead’s) Step 7b) skater B (the lead) skates a right forward outside edge with free leg stretched behind. Skate B’s (the lead’s) sequence is finished with a left forward cross roll for two beats (skater B’s (the lead’s) Step 7c) and a three-turn on the last beat matching the twizzle of skater A (the follow). Step 8 is an outside edge for three beats duration with the free leg extended. Step 9a for skater A (the follow) is an inside Ravensburger- type three turned on count three with a swing of skater A’s (the follow’s) free leg starting on count four to be held until count six. After a short cross behind left backward outside on the “and” between counts six and one, skater A (the follow) crosses in front to a right backward inside edge. Keeping their free foot close to the skating foot, skater A (the follow) turns a backward inside three￾turn on count three to finish with a swing of their free leg starting on count four to be held until count six (skater A’s (the follow’s) Step 9b). Skater B’s (the lead’s) Steps 9a and 9b are a swing roll of six beats and a

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 137 Diamond E – Austrian Waltz cross roll swing of again six beats duration. It is important that both partners match their free legs on the last three beats of that section. With the second three-turn of the follow partner, they change to Kilian hold. Step 10 for both is a touchdown three turned in Kilian hold on the third beat, followed by a short right backward outside edge skated on the “and” after beat three. Both skaters skate Step 11 for counts four to six as an open stroke with the foot extended back. Skater A (the follow) continues on their Step 12 with a cross roll and a three-turn on count three followed by a very short left backward outside edge to help to step forward for Step 13a (a touchdown three). During Steps 12a and 13, skater B (the lead) is slightly left of skater A (the follow. Step 13 is turned on the count of one (beat four of the step). Skater A’s (the follow’s) Step 13a is a right forward outside edge for three beats and is followed by a crossed behind left forward inside edge on count one (Step 13b) with a forward extension to match skater B’s (the lead’s) free leg and finished with a “twizzle-like” motion. Both partners change to a “waltz” hold with their right arms extended in “helicopter” style after Step 13b with skater B (the lead) skating backwards. Steps 15 to 17 are European Waltz-type three-turns in closed hold. On Step 18 skater A (the follow) steps their cross roll slightly to the left of skater B (the lead) to turn their three on count six followed by a very short left backward outside (a touchdown three) to step forward to turn their simultaneous three-turns on Step 19 in crossed Foxtrot hold. (The partner’s arms are crossed at their back with skater B’s (the lead’s) right hand on skater A’s (the follow’s) right hip; skater A’a (the follow’s) left hand on skater B’s (the lead’s) left hip). On the left backward outside edge on Step 20 both partners release their hands in front to move them close to their hips with their other arms still crossed behind their backs. Out of this hold, skater A (the follow) starts with a right forward outside rocker briefly touching down with the left foot to skate a right backward outside edge lifting the left free arm above the head (skater A’s (the follow’s) Step 21a). Skater B (the lead) steps forward from a crossed behind right backward outside edge (skater B’s (the lead’s) Step 21a), while skater A (the follow) turns the rocker behind skater B’s (the lead’s) back (the Back to Back section), to skate a left forward outside (skater B’s (the lead’s) Step 21b) holding skater A’s (the follow’s) right hand with skater B’s (the lead’s) left hand and moving skater B’s (the lead’s) right hand above skater B’s (the lead’s) head matching skater A’s (the follow’s) movement. (For skater A’s (the follow’s) Step 21a, skater A (the follow) steps on one, turns their rocker on count two, briefly touches down to thrust themselves onto their RBO for counts three, four and five, then skates XB-LBO, skater A’s (the follow’s) Step 21b, on count six.) During Step 22, both partners change back to High Kilian hold with their right hands up above shoulder level. On Step 22, skater A (the follow) skates a cross in front backward inside three turned on count two to skate the right forward outside swing in unison with skater B’s (the lead’s) forward outside swing roll started with a cross roll. Both turn a left forward inside three (skater A’s (the follow’s) Step 23a; skater B’s (the lead’s) Step 23) on count two with the free foot crossed in front. Skater B (the lead) finishes their edge still on their left foot with a back swing on counts four, five and six. Skaer A (the follow) steps forward (Step 23b) and may match skater B’s (the lead’s) swing on skater A’s (the follow’s) right forward outside edge. During the three-turn, the partners change into “closed” hold with the right arms extended in “helicopter” style. The three-turns (Steps 24 and 25) are three-turned on count three. Step 26 is a swing of six beats duration. On Step 27 skater A (the follow) turns a fast twizzle (1.5 rotations counterclockwise) on their right forward inside edge on count three, under the left arm of skater B (the lead), while skater B (the lead) skates a left forward outside edge for six beats with their free leg extended on the last three beats to match skater A’s (the follow’s) leg action as skater A (the follow) holds their RBO edge after their turn. Step 28 for skater A (the follow) is a left backward outside twizzle of one rotation turning in the opposite direction (clockwise), and still under the left arm of skater B (the lead), finishing on a LBO with a swing

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 138 Diamond E – Austrian Waltz matching the free leg movement of skater B (the lead). The first three of the “walk-around threes” (Step 29 for skater B (the lead); Step 30 for skater A (the follow)) is turned on beat three of the step. The second three of this set (Step 31a for skater B (the lead); Step 31b for skater A (the follow)) is turned rapidly so that the timing for skater B (the lead) is two counts for their left forward outside edge with the three being turned on the “and” between counts two and three. Skater A (the follow) skates their right back outside edge for two counts and their left forward outside three- turn (skater A’s (the follow’s) Step 31b) for one count. During these fast turns (walk-around threes) a firm waltz hold, upright position and tight footwork are very important, and the partners must remain opposite skating around the same axis. Step 33 is a left backward outside edge for skater A (the follow) and a cross roll three-turn for skater B (the lead) in closed hold. For skater A (the follow), Step 34 is a right forward outside double three, with the first three-turn being turned on count six and the right backward inside three turned on count three of the next measure. Skater B’s (the lead’s) Step 34a is a left backward outside edge, and skater B’s (the lead’s) Step 34b is a right forward outside edge changing into Kilian hold as skater A (the follow) turns their first three-turn. Step 35 is a cross behind left forward inside edge for both skaters held for two counts, and Step 36 is a right forward inside edge in preparation for the restart. Focus Areas Focus Area 1 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 1 – 4 Skater B (Lead): LFO3, RBO, LFO, RFI-Ch, LFI, XB RFO Skater A (Follow): LFO3, RBO, LFO, RFI-Ch, LFI Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, and timing. Footwork should be neat and tidy throughout the Focus Area. Three turns and changes of lobe should be controlled, and undulating knee action should exemplify the waltz expression. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead): Steps 12 & 13 Skater A (Follow): Step 7 Skater B (Lead): CR-RFO, LFI-Ch, RFO3-Sw Skater A (Follow): RFO3/RBIO￾Tw1 Skater B (Lead): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Correct cross-roll action with the free foot crossing over the skating foot above the knee. Three turn should be smooth and turned on “one” (beat four of the step) Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. The three turn should be smooth and the change of edge should be controlled. The free leg should be crossed in front of the skating leg during the twizzle. The exit of the twizzle should be controlled, and the skater should not be “falling out” of the Focus Area. Focus Area 3 Skater B (Lead): Steps 22 & 23 Skater A (Follow): Steps 27 & 28 Skater B (Lead): CR-RFO-Sw, LFI3-Sw Skater A (Follow): RFI￾Tw1½/RBO, LBO-Tw1/LBO Skater B (Lead): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Correct cross-roll action with the free foot crossing over the skating foot above the knee. Swing roll should have a lilting knee, exemplifying the waltz expression. The free foot should be crossed in front of the skating foot immediately after the three turn and before the swing roll, emphasizing the waltz timing. Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Twizzles should be quick (executed during one beat) and effortless, and the exit edges held with a smooth, running edge. Assessment Requirements Mandatory Requirements: (4 of 4 successful)

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 139 Diamond E – Austrian Waltz - Correct timing throughout dance, with one timing error permitted (no more than 11 steps off time in a pattern/sequence) - All Focus Areas must be successful Full Pattern Assessment Requirements: - All Full Pattern Assessment Criteria must be Silver or better

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 140 Diamond E – Austrian Waltz Step Chart Hold Step No. B (Lead) Steps Number of Beats of Music A (Follow) Steps Kilian 1 LFO3 RBO between counts 3 & 4 2+1 “and” LFO3 RBO between counts 3 & 4 2 LFO 2 LFO 3 RFI-Ch 1 RFI-Ch 4a LFI 2 3 LFI 4b XB-RFO 1 Closed 5 XF-LFO-Sw 6 2+1+3 RFI3 -Sw 6 RFO3 2+1 3 LBO 7a LBO 3 2+4+2+1 RFO3 RBIO Tw1 7b RFO 3 7c CR-LFO3 2+1 8 RBO 3 LFO 9a LFO-Sw 6 2+1+3 “and” RFI3 Sw XB-LBO 9b CR-RFO-Sw 6 2+1+3 XF-RBI3 Sw Kilian 10 LFO3 RBO between counts 3 & 4 2+1 “and” LFO3 RBO between counts 3 & 4 11 LFO 3 LFO 12a CR-RFO 2 2+1 “and” CR-RFO3 LBO between counts 3 & 4 “Closed” Helicopter 12b LFI-Ch 1 13a RFO3-Sw 3+3 3 RFO 13b 2+1 XB-LFI-“Tw” 14 LBO 3 RFO 15 RBO 3 2+1 CR-LFO3 16 LFO3 2+1 3 RBO 17 RBO 3 LFO Crossed Foxtrot 18 CR-LBO 3 2+1 “and” CR-RFO3 LBO after count 6 19 RFO3 2+1 RFO3 20 LBO 3 LBO Back-to￾back 21a XB-RBO 3 1+4 RFO-Rk & L Td/RBO 21b LFO 3 1 XB-LBO Closed to High Kilian 22 CR-RFO-Sw 6 1+2+3 XF-RBI3 -Sw 23a LFI3 1+1 1+1 LFI3

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 141 Diamond E – Austrian Waltz Step Chart Hold Step No. B (Lead) Steps Number of Beats of Music A (Follow) Steps “Closed” Helicopter 23b Sw +4 4 RFO 24 RBO 3 2+1 LFO3 25 LFO3 2+1 3 RBO 26 RBO-Sw 6 LFO-Sw 27 LFO 6 2+1+3 RFI-Tw 1 ½ /RBO 28 RFO 6 2+1+3 LBO-Tw 1 /LBO 29 LFO3 2+1 3 RBO 30 RBO 3 2+1 LFO3 31a LFO/LFO3 after count 2 2 “and” 2 RBO 31b RBO 1 ½+½ LFO3 32 LFO 3 RBO 33 CR-RFO3 2+1 3 LBO 34a LBO 3 2+3+1 RFO3/RBI3 Kilian 34b RFO 3 35 XB-LFI 2 XB-LFI 36 RFI 1 RFI

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 142 Dance Pattern – Skater B (LEAD) Diamond E – Austrian Waltz

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 143 Dance Pattern – Skater A (FOLLOW) Diamond E – Austrian Waltz

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 144 Diamond F – Golden Waltz Music Tempo Pattern Inventor Viennese Waltz 3/4 • 62 measures of 3 beats per minute • 186 beats per minute Optional Natalia Dubova, Marina Klimova, and Sergei Ponomarenko First Performed Vienna, Austria, 1979 Description The Golden Waltz is a complex dance incorporating many new positions not previously used in pattern dances e.g. “spread eagle” etc. It is danced with long edges, interspersed with three-turns and twizzles, and dancers require extra control because of the intricate nature of the steps, positions and changes of hold. The pattern of the dance, while optional, must be skated with well-rounded lobes. It is necessary to maintain consistent flow and a lilting waltz character throughout. The dance starts in closed hold for the opening three-turns. On Steps 1 to 7, the lead partner begins by traveling backwards starting on their RBO on beat one for the “walk-around” threes with the feet of the partners offset. The feet are placed on the ice between the feet of the partner. The couple remains in closed hold until Step 7, which is executed in reverse tango hold in which the follow partner, after the cross roll, executes a twizzle of one rotation skated to one beat of music and on the swing roll they pass through Reversed Kilian hold to hand-in-hand hold. Steps 8 to 14 are the same for both partners. Step 8 is a RBO cross roll with the free legs in a front coupée position. At Step 9, the couple changes to Kilian hold where the follow partner’s left hand is placed on the lead partner’s left shoulder with their free arms extended to skate side by side touch down three-turns for Steps 9 to 12. On Step 13 there is a change of hold at an optional point to a “wrapped” Kilian in which the lead partner’s left and the follow partner’s right hands are clasped in front of them while the follow partner’s left hand is placed across the front of the follow partner's body to hold the lead partner's right hand to the follow partner's right hip. The lead partners right arm crosses behind the follow partners back to hold the follow partner's left hand. The free legs are raised behind, over the ice, at an angle of 40-50 degrees, while skating side-by-side double three-turns on a nine-beat long edge. On the second beat of Step 14, which begins from a cross roll, the knee of the skating leg is straightened. Step 15 begins as a cross behind for both partners followed by a bracket for the follow partner and an open C step for the lead partner (the lead partner's Steps 15a and b). The partners remain in Kilian hold, but the left hand of the follow partner holds (or briefly touches) the lead partner’s right hand, and the follow partner’s right hand holds the lead partner’s left hand over the follow partner's head to skate these opposite turns for both partners. On Step 16, the partners assume standard Kilian hold, and the lead partner skates a wide Step 17. On Step 18, the free legs are extended, and Step 19 is a left forward outside. On Step 20, the partners are in Kilian hold while the follow partner’s left hand rests behind the lead partner’s left shoulder (optional) and the follow partner’s right hand and the lead partner’s left hand are freely open. On the fifth beat of the follow partner's double three there is a change of hold to Reversed Kilian with the left foot in passé. On Step 21, the free legs of both partners swing forward for three beats while the lead partner lowers the follow partner into a semi-sitting position (where the follow partner's free leg is extended forward, and the follow partner's outstretched body is nearly parallel to the ice). The partner completes the movement by lifting the follow partner so they both can skate side-by-side threes ending with front coupées.

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 145 Diamond F – Golden Waltz Step 22, which is a 12-beat series of three-turns on one foot, starts in Reversed Kilian hold. The follow partner performs their first two threes by wrapping around the lead partner while both of their free legs are in attitude position with the follow partner’s first three turned under the lead partner’s right hand. On beat seven, the hold is changed so that the follow partner takes the place of the lead partner in Reversed Kilian hold. During their joint three-turns, performed on beat nine, the free legs are moved to back coupée. After these three-turns, on the last three beats, the free legs are extended and raised behind, and simultaneously the knee of the skating leg is straightened. Step 23 begins in Kilian hold with their left arm and free legs stretched out in front. On Step 24, the follow partner passes under the lead partner’s left arm with their right arms stretched in front. On Step 26, the partners start in open hold. For the first three beats the lead partner holds the extended position described above, and then on beat four the lead partner bends their skating knee and free leg into a pivot position while the follow partner skates their Steps 26(a), 26(b) and 26c. On Step 26c, the lead partner skates a spread eagle into a rocker and then into a LBIO. The follow partner turns the first RFI3 on count two and a second RFO3 on count six, followed by a fast touch down on the left foot on the “and” between beats six and one to enable the follow partner to initiate the RFO3, which is turned on count three of the new measure. After the follow partner’s first three-turn on Step 26c, there is a change of hold to “closed” with the follow partner’s free leg stretched to the front and the lead partner’s free leg stretched behind. At the end of Step 27, the follow partner performs a one-beat clockwise twizzle of one rotation. On beat three of Step 28, the couple changes hold to Kilian. The follow partner makes a very quick XB-LBO to change feet before Step 29. On Step 30, the left hands are raised, and on beat four the lead partner makes a shallow drag (the lead partner's Step 30a), while the follow partner skates Step 30(a). During the follow partner's Step 30(b), which is very difficult as the follow partner must skate a 15-count step all on one foot, there is a change of hold. The follow partner performs an inside three-turn on beat one and holds the back outside exit edge from the three-turn for two beats and, afterward, completes a back outside twizzle of two rotations taking three beats. During the follow partner's twizzle, the lead partner performs a RFI3 with a strongly bent knee (the lead partner's Step30c). The follow partner continues Step 30b and, after the twizzle, remains on their right skating leg, assuming a position with the free leg stretched in front and the body nearly parallel to the ice (the follow partner's layback position). In this position the follow partner executes a back outside three￾turn and then, after drawing themself up on beats 13 and 14 of the step, completes a right forward inside “twizzle-like motion” on beat 15 of the step (count three of the measure), then pushes onto to their LFI (Step 31). Meanwhile, the lead partner skates a two-footed three-turn (the lead partner's Step 30d), lifts and extends their free leg on Step 30e and concludes with a series of cross steps (the lead partner's Steps 30f and g) These steps are known as the “Cascade and Dip” section. During the lead partner’s Step 30f, there is a change of hold to tango that is retained by the lead partner until the follow partner’s Step 32, with the lead partner slightly ahead throughout their double three-turns (the lead partner's Step 32). During the lead partner’s second three-turn, on Step 32, the hold is reversed to Kilian with the follow partner’s right hand behind and on the lead partner’s shoulder, and the lead partner’s right hand and the follow partner‘s left hand open. The free legs of both partners are stretched behind. On Step 33, after the lead partner’s second three-turn, the couple is in Kilian hold with the follow partner’s left hand behind and on the left shoulder of the lead partner, and the lead partner’s left hand and follow partner’s left hand open. Steps 34 to 45 are the same for both partners. On Step 34, the partners move into open hold with the lead partner’s right hand on the follow partner’s waist to execute the open swing S steps. They begin with a RFI progressive for three beats with the free legs stretched behind, followed by a forward swing. Steps 34 and 35 and 40 and 41 are open swing side-by-side S steps — the first in open hold (Steps 34 and 35) and the second in Kilian hold (Steps 40 and 41). Step 44 is a wide step for both partners. Step 46 for the follow partner is an open C step, while the hold changes to closed. Step 47 is performed on both feet, the majority

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 146 Diamond F – Golden Waltz of the body weight for the follow partner mainly on their right foot and the lead partner on their left foot. The lead partner executes a quick three-turn after the third beat to be in position to restart the dance. Focus Areas Focus Area 1 Skater B (Lead): Steps 13 – 15b Skater A (Follow): Steps 13 – 15 Skater B (Lead): LFO3/LBI3, CR RFO, XB-LFO OpCSt, RBI, LBO Skaer A (Follow): LFO3/LBI3, CR RFO, XB LFI Br, XF-RBI Skater B (Lead): Correct steps, turns, foot placement, and timing. Double three turn should be controlled with free leg extended behind. Correct cross-roll action with the free foot crossing over the skating foot above the knee. Correct cross step action with the free leg tucked neatly behind the skating foot. Correct foot placement of the open C step with the heel of the free foot coming to the instep of the skating foot before the transfer of weight to complete the open C step. Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Double three turn should be controlled with free leg extended behind. Correct cross-roll action with the free foot crossing over the skating foot above the knee. Correct cross steps with the free leg tucked neatly behind or in front of the skating foot. Correct bracket turn not jumped or scraped. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): 24 - 26c Skater B (Lead): RFI OPCSt, LBI, RBO3, RFI-LBI-SprE/RFI￾Rk/LBI/LBO Skater A (Follow): RFI OpCSt, LBI, RBO, LFI, RFI3/RBO3/RFO3 (with slight Td of left foot before 3rd 3-turn) Skater B (Lead): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Correct foot placement of the open C step with the heel of the free foot coming to the instep of the skating foot before transfer of weight to complete the open C step. Clean three turn and rocker (not jumped or scraped). Equal distribution of weight during the spread eagle. Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Correct foot placement of the open C step with the heel of the free foot coming to the instep of the skating foot before transfer of weight to complete the open C step. A toe push is permitted as the slight touch down before the third three-turn. Focus Area 3 Skater B (Lead) & Skaer A (Follow): Steps 34 – 38 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): RFI SwOpSSt, LBO, XF￾RBI, LBO-Ch, RFO Skater A (Follow): LFO, RFI-Pr, LFO, CR-RFO, XB-LFIO, XB-RFI Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Correct foot placement of the open S step with the heel of the free foot coming to the instep of the skating foot before the transfer of weight to complete the open S step. Correct cross step with the free foot crossing over the skating foot below the knee. Correct chassé with the free leg clearly picked up off the ice. Assessment Requirements Mandatory Requirements: (4 of 4 successful) Correct timing throughout dance, with one timing error permitted (no more than 14 steps off time in a pattern/sequence) All Focus Areas must be successful Full Pattern Assessment Requirements: - All Full Pattern Assessment Criteria must be Silver or better

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 147 Golden Waltz Step Chart Hold Step no. B (Lead) Steps Number of Beats of Music A (Follow) Steps Closed 1 RBO 2 1+1 LFO3 2 LFO3 ½+½ 1 RBO 3 RBO 2 1+1 LFO3 4 LFO3 ½+½ 1 RBO 5 RBO 3 2+1 LFO3 6 LFO 3 RBO Tango 7a CR-RFO3 2+1 2+1 +6 CR-LBO Tw 1 /LBO-Sw Reversed Kilian to hand￾in-hand 7b LBO-Sw 6 8 CR-RBO 3 CR-RBO “Kilian” (arms extended) 9 LFO3 1+1 LFO3 10 RBO 1 RBO 11 LFO3 1+1 LFO3 12 RBO 1 RBO “Kilian” (arms wrapped) 13 LFO3/ LBI3 3+3+3 LFO3/LBI3 14 CR-RFO 3 CR-RFO 15a XB-LFI OpC-St 3 3+3 XB-LFI-Br 15b RBI 2 15c LBO 1 Kilian 16 XF-RBI 2 XF-RBI 17 Wd-LBI 1 LBI 18 RBO 2 RBO 19 LFO 1 LFO 20 RFI 9 3+3+3 RFI3/RBI3 Reversed Kilian 21 LFI3 6+3 LFI3 22 RFO3 8+4 2+3 3+4 RFO3/RBI3 /RFO3 “Kilian” (see text) 23 LFO 3 LFO 24 RFI OpC-St 2 RFI OpC-St 25 LBI 1 LBI Open 26a RBO3 5+1 2 RBO 26b 1 LFI Closed 26c RFI-LBI SprE /RFI Rk- LBI /LBO 2 +1 +3 1+4 +3+1 RFI3 /RBO3/ RFO3 (with slight Td of left foot before 3rd 3- turn) 27 RFO3 2+1 2+1 LBO Tw 1 28 LBO 3 2+1 “and” RFO3 XB￾LBO

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 148 (between counts 6 & 1) Kilian 29 XF-RBI 3 XF-RBI 30a LFO 6 3 LFO Changing 30b 1+2 +3 3+3+2 +1 RFI3 /RBOTw2/ RBO3 /RFI“Tw” Closed 30c RFI3 2+1 30d LFO-RFI /LFO-RFI3 (between counts 3 & 4) 3 “and” 30e LFO-RBO (started briefly on 2 feet) /RBO 3 30f XF-LBI 2 Changing 30g XF-RBO 1 Closed 31 XB-LBO 3 LFI Reversed Kilian 32a XF-RBI3 /RFO3 2+3 +1 1 RFO 32b 1 LFI-Pr 32c 4 RFO Kilian 33 LFO3/LBI3 3+3+3 9 Cr-LFO Open 34 RFI Sw OpS-St 5 RFI Sw OpS-St 35 LBO 1 LBO 36 XF-RBI 2 XF-RBI 37 LBO-Ch 1 LBO-Ch Kilian 38 RFO 3 RFO 39 XB-LFI OpS-St 2 XB-LFI OpS-St 40 RBO 1 RBO 41 XF-LBO 2 XF-LBO 42 RFO 1 RFO 43 XB-LFI 3 XB-LFI 44 Wd-RFI3 3+3 Wd-RFI3 45 LFO 2 LFO 46 RFI-Pr 1 RFI OpC-St Closed 47a LFO-RFI /LFO3 2+ ½+½ 1 LBI 47b 2 LBI-RBO

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 149 Dance Pattern – Skater B (LEAD) Diamond F – Golden Waltz

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 150 Dance Pattern – Skater A (FOLLOW) Diamond F – Golden Waltz

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 151 Assessment Process Assessment Criteria The chart below identifies the Full pattern assessment criteria in the discipline of Dance. DANCE Criteria The criterion allows for feedback on: Errors that would be captured under this criterion include: Accuracy • Performance of correct steps or content • Pattern placement • Technique of steps • Wide stepping and other technique related errors • Incorrect steps • Incorrect content in Gold Rhythm Dance • Incorrect pattern Edge Quality • Balance • Control • Edge depth • Power • Flow • Shallow edges • Loss of balance • Wobbles • Loss of power • Loss of flow Carriage/Clarity • Posture • Body line • Clarity of movement • Strong core (body is stable through the core muscles) • Unison of line, posture, expression, spacing, tracking and skating skills with partner/shadow (if applicable) • Easy management of holds • Weak body positions/core stability • Movements incomplete or lacking preciseness • Lack of extension creating poor body line • Unison lacking • Management of holds lacking Character/ Rhythm • Expression of music’s: o Character o Feeling o Rhythm • Skating does not match the rhythm of the music. • No evidence of character or feeling to the music.

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 152 Assessment Standards Standards have been identified for each criterion. DANCE STAR 1 & 2 3 & 4 5 6 7 8 & 9 10 Gold Diamond Accuracy Correct steps, technique, pattern. Skater executes up to 75% of steps correctly. Technique and neat foot placement are developing. Pattern shape and depth of lobes are developing. Skater executes 75% of steps correctly with adequate technique and neat foot placement. Pattern shape may be inconsistent with limited depth of lobes. Skater executes correct steps with mostly correct technique and generally neat foot placement. Consistent shape to pattern with limited depth of lobes. Skater executes correct steps with correct technique and neat foot placement. Clear lobes skated with minor deviations from the pattern. Skater executes correct steps with strong technique and neat foot placement. Clear lobes are skated following the pattern. Skater executes consistent steps with very strong technique and precise foot placement. Clear and consistent lobes are skated, enhancing the pattern. Edge Quality Balance, control, depth of edge, power and flow. Weak edges and/or wobbles may be present. Reasonable balance, control, agility and form Skater demonstrates moderately defined edges. Skater demonstrates reasonable balance, control, agility and form. Edges correct but may be shallow. Skater demonstrates some examples of control and balance but may be limited. Skater has adequate power and flow. Edges correct with some depth demonstrated. Moderate balance and control demonstrated. Skater has moderate power and flow. Edges well defined with good depth. Skater moves easily across the ice, handles direction changes easily and maintains strong balance and control throughout. Skater has good power and flow. Clean edges, well defined with good depth. Skater moves easily across the ice, handles direction changes easily and consistently demonstrates strong balance and control throughout. Skater has very good power and flow.

Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 153 Carriage/ Clarity Style, body line, posture and unison (as applicable) Skater may demonstrate weak core and unstable posture with inconsistent or weak balance. • Stable 75% or more of the time Body lines are developing. Skater has reasonable upright carriage with some break in posture. Body lines are reasonable. Skater has comfortable upright carriage and generally good posture. Skater demonstrates reasonably strong core. Body lines are generally pleasing. Movements may lack precision and appear rushed or incomplete. Skater demonstrates good posture with ease. Core balance is generally strong and body lines are mostly pleasing. Movements are generally precise and clear with unison and management of holds in development (if applicable). Skater demonstrates clear posture and poise. Core balance is strong and solid. Body lines are pleasing and confident. Movements are precise throughout and unison with the partner (if applicable) is evident. Easy management of holds. Skater demonstrates correct posture and clear poise. Core balance is effortlessly strong and solid. Body lines are pleasing and confident. Moveme nts are precise and purposeful throughout. Character /Rhythm Ability to interpret rhythm. n/a n/a Skater’s ability to express the music’s character, rhythm, and feeling is limited Skater briefly expresses the music’s character, rhythm, and feeling. Skater expresses the music’s character, rhythm, and feeling with confidence and conviction. Skater consistently expresses the music’s character, rhythm, and feeling with confidence and conviction.