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2026/27 solo competition requirements
These are international solo ice dance competition categories, linked by Swiss Ice Skating. They are not a separate Swiss test ladder. General eligibility, deductions and technical definitions also apply.
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3 Solo Ice Dance Junior
3.1 Rhythm Dance Requirements
Duration 2:50 +/- 10 seconds
Music The theme and music selected for the Rhythm Dances for the season 2026/27 is
Requirements “Rhythm and Waltz”.
Any style of waltz is permitted, from traditional forms to modern interpretations. At
least one (1) additional rhythm and dance style must be included to support the
chosen concept or theme.
Waltz section must be in 3/4 or 6/8 time. Additional rhythm(s) may be of any other
rhythm, tempo and dance style.
Notes:
● The Rhythm Dance should NOT be skated in the style of a Free Dance.
● Remixed and / or remastered music, including cover versions, is permitted.
Music created by AI is also permitted.
● The skater should express the feeling, essence, and style of the selected
rhythms through their movements.
● Vocal music is permitted, and the music may be without a rhythmic beat for up to
5 seconds at the beginning of the program.
● To comply with the ethical values of sports, any music chosen for Ice Dance
competitions must not include aggressive and/or offending lyrics.
Edge Element One (1) Short Edge Element, but no more. The edge element must be held in
position for a minimum of three (3) seconds but cannot exceed eight (8) seconds.
Step Sequence One (1) Step Sequence, (Style B)
● Skated to any dance rhythm/style.
● Chosen pattern may ONLY be Midline or Diagonal.
Not permitted:
● Loop(s)
● Retrogression(s)
Note: The one (1) permitted stop of up to 5 seconds is permitted during the Step
Sequence.
Sequential One (1) Set of Sequential Twizzles. Two twizzles skated one after the other with up
Twizzle Series to one (1) step between twizzles. (When the skating foot leaves the ice, a step is
complete. Each push, including a scooter push, and/or transfer of weight while on
two feet between twizzles is considered as a step)
● May be skated anywhere in the program except in the required step sequence.
● Same requirements for level as season 2025/26.
The “C” feature(s) attempted in the RD cannot be repeated in the FD for Level
and will be ignored by the Technical Panel. This applies even if the features
were not given credit for level in the RD.
Pattern Dance One (1) Sequence of the Westminster Waltz evaluated as two (2) sections:
Element ● 1WW (Section 1) steps #1-12 immediately followed by 2WW (Section 2) steps
13-22.
● Starting with Step #1 of 1WW, the dance must be skated at the Judges left side.
Skated/performed to any Waltz dance music/dance style(s) with a constant tempo;
minimum of 54 three-beast measures per minute; 162 beats per minutes skated in ¾
or 6/8 time.
Duration: Any exact number of musical phrases. The first step of the dance must be
skated on beat one of a musical phrase.
*See Pattern Dance Appendix A for Key Points and diagrams. The pattern is
optional.
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Additional Pattern: For this season, there is no pattern restriction.
Information
Stops:
● After the clock starts, the skater must not remain in one place for more than 5
seconds at the beginning and/or end of the program.
● During the program (excluding the beginning and /or end of the program); 1 full
stop of no more than 5 seconds is permitted. The one (1) allowed stop may be
performed during the Step Sequence.
Touching the ice with hands:
● Touching the ice with the hands is not permitted and considered an illegal
element and the appropriate deduction will be taken by the technical panel.
Notes:
● Any stationary spinning movement is not considered as a stop.
● Kneeling or sliding on two knees is not allowed and will be considered a fall by
the judging panel and technical panel.
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3.2 Free Dance Requirements
Duration 3:00 +/- 10 seconds
Music Vocal music is permitted and must have a rhythmic beat. The music may be without a
rhythmic beat for up to 10 seconds at the beginning or at the end of the program and
up to 10 seconds during the program.
Music must have at least one change of tempo/rhythm and expression. These may
be gradual or immediate. All music must create an interesting, colorful, entertaining
dance program with different dance moods or a building effect.
Edge Elements Two options:
1) One (1) Combination Edge Element
OR
2) Two (2) different Types of Short Edge Elements. (Spiral Type may be repeated
once with different positions in each)
Combination Edge Elements may not exceed 13 seconds in total.
Short Edge Elements may not exceed 8 seconds.
Spin One (1) Dance Spin but no more.
Minimum of three revolutions on one foot, with or without change(s) of foot by the
skater.
*Flying Spins or Flying Entries are illegal elements.
Step Sequence One (1) Step Sequence, Style B, from the following list: serpentine, circular, midline
or diagonal.
The pattern of the Step Sequence (Style B) must maintain the integrity or basic shape
of the chosen pattern and must be a different pattern type than the Choreographic
Character Step Sequence if chosen as a Choreographic Element.
Not permitted: Stop(s), Loop(s) and Retrogression(s).
One Foot Turn One (1), One Foot Turn Sequence to be skated anywhere in the program. It must
Sequence include the following difficult turns: Rocker, Bracket, Counter, Twizzle (Single Twizzle
counts for Levels 1 and 2 and Double Twizzle counts for Levels 1 - 4) *Not performing
the Twizzle as the last turn will be considered a positive feature for the GOE.
Solo
Twizzle Series One (1) Solo Twizzle Series. At least two steps between 1st and 2nd twizzle are
required but no more than four steps are permitted. (When the skating foot leaves the
ice, a step is complete. Each push, including a scooter push, and/or transfer of weight
while on two feet between twizzles is considered as a step)
The “C” feature(s) attempted in the RD cannot be repeated in the FD for Level
and will be ignored by the Technical Panel. This applies even if the features
were not given credit for level in the RD.
Choreographic Two (2) Different Choreographic Elements to be selected from the following:
Elements
● Choreographic Character Step Sequence (started with a stop or skidding
movement) *For season 2026/27, one (1) retrogression or loop is permitted.
● Choreographic Sliding Movement
● Choreographic Spinning Movement
● Choreographic Twizzling Movement (can only be performed after required
Twizzles)
*See page 22 for list of Choreographic Restrictions. Touching the ice with hand(s) on purpose when
not permitted will be considered an illegal element.
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9.4 Junior Rhythm Dance – Westminster Waltz - Pattern Optional
Solo Ice Dance Steps: Sequence 1, A-Steps for both Section 1 and Section 2
Westminster Waltz Code – 1WW
(1) sequences required for Variation Solo Dance Series Competition
At least 162 BPM beats per minute, music/dance style(s) with consistent tempo skated in ¾ time or 6/8 time.
Number of Measures per Sequence: 13 of 6 beats
One full Sequence should not take more than 0:28.89 seconds to complete.
A Minimum of 162 beats per measure, when counted in measures of 6 beats would = 6.75 measures in 15 seconds
Section 1
Key Point 1: A-Step 3 (LFOI)
Key Point 2: A-Steps 5-7 (LFI OpMo, RBI, LBO)
Key Point 3: A-Steps 9-10b (LFO, CR-RFO3, LBO)
Section 2
Key Point 1: A-Steps 13-14 (RFI-SwRk, LBO)
Key Point 2: A-Steps 16-19 (CR-LBO, RBI-Pr, Wd-LBI, RBO)
Key Point 3: A Step 22 (RFOI-SwR)
Key Point Features: Must include correct turns, edges, foot placement and timing.
Sequence # Steps # of 10% 25% 50% 75% 90%
Steps
Section 1 1-12 12 1 3 6 9 11
Section 2 13-22 10 1 3 5 8 9
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