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ible tracing of a skate on one foot that changes from one curve and edge to another curve and edge. Chassés A series of two edges (usually outside, inside) in which on the second edge the free foot is placed on the ice beside the skating foot, but not ahead of or behind it, and the free foot is lifted with the blade parallel
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The skating count of each Rhythm is explained in the ISU Ice Dance Rhythms Booklet & Compact Disc. Chassé (Forward/Backwar d) A series of two edges (usually outside, inside) in which on the second edge the free foot is placed on the ice beside the skating foot, but not ahead of or behind it, and the free foot is lifted with
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Shadow is not to be performed as “follow the leader” or side-by-side without changing sides. Slide Chassé A forward slide chassé is the same as a chassé except that on the second step the free foot slides off the ice in front of the skating foot. Solo* This term indicates that a dance is being performed by one skater only.
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zle B backward Qlb quick lift backward Td touchdown Br bracket Qlf quick lift forward Tw twizzle Ch chassé Pr progressive (run) “Tw” “twizzle like” motion SSt S Step Pvt pivot Wd wide step (or “*”) Cl closed R right foot * wide step CR cross roll Rff right foot forward XB cross behind step Ct count Rk rocker XB-ClSSt cross b
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ded and placed over the circle. Mandatory Requirement: - Meet the definition of the element Forward Chassés Definition: A series of two edges (usually outside, inside) in which on the second edge the free foot is placed on the ice beside the skating foot, but not ahead of or behind it, and the free foot is lifted with the bla
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ebruary 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 13 STAR 1 Dance - Elements Element CONTENT Forward Slide Chassés Definition: A forward slide chassé is the same as a chassé except that on the second step the free foot slides off the ice in front of the skating foot. The skater performs a blade push onto an outside edge, fully exten
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ating and dancing are observed, there should be no particular difficulty with this dance. The first chassé (steps 3 and 4) is done with both feet side by side on count 4; be sure to transfer the weight to the right foot though - do not skate on both feet at the same time. The other chassé is slightly different, it is called
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ed and placed over the circle. Mandatory Requirement: - Meet the definition of the element Backward Chassés Definition: A series of two backward edges (usually outside, inside) in which on the second edge the free foot is placed on the ice beside the skating foot, but not ahead of or behind it, and the free foot is lifted wit
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way will be skating backward when these four lobes are skated on the opposite side of the rink. The chassé sequences apply to both forward and backward skating. First step of the sequence is an outside edge of one beat. Second step is an inside edge of one beat, during which the free foot is lifted slightly from the ice and
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, LBO, RBI-Ch, LBO. Skaters are expected to demonstrate strong curves in both directions with solid chassé technique. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead_: Steps 22, 23 Skater A (Follow): Steps 7, 8 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): RBO-SwR, LBO-SwR. Skaters are expected to demonstrate proper backward pushes and knee action on th
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d 28 RFI-Pr* 2 LBI 29 LFO 2 RBO 30 RFO-SwR 4 LBO-SwR * LFO, RFI progressive step optionally a slide chassé.
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effort and visible pushing. The Willow Waltz is skated in closed hold throughout. Steps 1 and 2 are chassé steps for both partners. Steps 5 and 6 for skater B (the lead) form an inside open C step with a three-beat RFI leading into it and a three-beat LBI leading out. Step 6 for skater A (the follow) (and step 19 for skater
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* 3 LBI 20 LFO 2 RBO 21 RFI-Pr 1 LBI-Pr 22 LFO 3 RBO * LFO, RFI progressive step optionally a slide chassé.
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ting forward and skater B (the lead) backward. Step 9 for skater A (the follow) is a crossed behind chassé and step 11 is a progressive. On step 10 skater B (the lead) steps close beside the skating foot, steps 11 and 12 are a progressive sequence, then step 13 is crossed in front. Skater A (the follow) gradually moves ahead
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the partners in open hold with their shoulders and hips close together. Step 2 is a crossed behind chassé for both partners. Step 4a is a cross rolled three turn for skater B (the lead) after which the partners are in closed hold. Step 4 for skater A (the follow) commences with a cross roll then skater A (the follow) extend
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o quick cross steps (steps 1 & 2), the first crossed in front, the second crossed behind (a crossed chassé sequence). Skater A (the follow) skates a similar sequence, the first crossed behind and the second in front. These quick steps are followed by a 4 beat roll (step 3*) during which the partners assume closed hold. Durin
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1 to 4 that are the same for both partners are skated in open hold and consist of a crossed behind chassé followed by a progressive. Step 5 for skater A (the follow) is a 4 beat LFO swing rocker skated while skater B (the lead) performs 2 outside edges. The swing rocker is executed with a swing of the free leg and is turned
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of this dance are similar to that of the Viennese Waltz. The dance starts in closed hold with three chassé sequences for both partners. The third step of each chassé sequence must finish on a strong outside edge. After the third chassé, both partners skate a 6-beat change of edge on step 9. The movement of the free leg durin
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low) to skater B’s (the lead’s) right. The dance starts with a progressive sequence followed by two chassé sequences. Steps 8 and 9 are most unusual slip steps, (sometimes called “slide steps”) for both skater A (the follow) (skating backward) and skater B (the lead) (skating forward). They are skated on the flat with both b
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three steps for the follow and four for the lead. During the follow’s three turn, the lead skates a chassé and the partners move into closed hold for the last step of the dance. The pattern may retrogress here. Suggested Introductory Steps Skater B (Lead): RFI (2), LFO (1), RFI-Pr (1), LFI (2), RFI (2), LFO (1), RFI-Ch (1),
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with a brief lift of the free leg after the turn (step 9) while skater B (the lead) skates a slide chassé with the free foot passing forward (steps 9 a and 9 b). Then the partners dance a series of chassés in the character of the Samba (steps 10-17) on a curved pattern. Steps 12-13 and 16-17 are skated as slide chassés with
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I-Qlf, LFISwR with correct edges, foot placement and timing. Neat feet with clear extension on all chassés and swing roll. Clear inside edge maintained for full swing roll. Continuous lively knee action maintained for all steps in keeping with Samba rhythm. Skater A (Follow): RBO, LBI-Ch, LBO, LBI-Qlf, RBO, LBI-Ch, RBO, LBI-
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closed hold, then almost immediately change to open hold for steps 11 and 12 which are cross behind chassés skated on a curve. Step 13 for the follow is an inside forward swing rocker where the swing is held for 6 beats before the turn on count 1 of the second measure. Step 13 for skater B (the lead) is an outside forward swi
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urface and the direction of the edges shown in the diagram must be adhered to. Steps 1 and 2 form a chassé sequence, while steps 3 to 5 form a progressive sequence. Step 5 is a 4 beat left forward outside edge forming the first part of a closed swing S step. The exit edge from the S step is held for 3 beats; the free foot fi
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or pushing. The dance begins with partners in open hold for steps 1 to 10. The initial progressive, chassé and progressive sequences of steps 1 to 6 bring the partners on step 7 to a bold LFO edge facing down the ice surface. On step 8 both partners skate a right forward outside cross in front on count 1 held for one beat. O
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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 Ste
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ly 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. Duri
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ow) 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 (
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t 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
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s 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, cl
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ated 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 b
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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
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ry Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ CW ☐ CCW ☐ Edge Quality Carriage/Clarity Forward Chassés Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ CW ☐ CCW ☐ Edge Quality Carriage/Clarity Forward Slide Chassés Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ CW ☐ CCW ☐ Edge Quality Carriage/Clarity
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Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy* G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ CW ☐ CCW ☐ Edge Quality Carriage/Clarity Backward Chassés Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy* G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ CW ☐ CCW ☐ Edge Quality Carriage/Clarity Backward Swing Roll Sequence Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy* G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ RBO ☐ LBO ☐ Edge Quality Carria
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