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Australia Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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Testing

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Dance Test Download Senior Competitive Dance Test Download Recreational Ice Dance Tests Preliminary Pattern Dance (Recreational) Test Download Elementary Pattern Dance (Recreational) Test Download Basic Novice Pattern Dance (Recreational) Test Download Intermediate Novice Pattern Dance (Recreational) Test Download Advanced Novice P

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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part A - General and Pattern Skills

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ary, Elementary and Basic Novice Singles Technical tests; Preliminary, Elementary, and Basic Novice Pattern Dance (Recreational) tests; Preliminary, Elementary and Basic Novice Solo Ice Dance tests and the Basic Novice Pair Technical test require only one judge, if that Judge is a Senior ISA Championship or Senior Level Test Judge

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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part D - Ice Dance and Solo Ice Dance

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ESTS (Part A - General and Pattern Skills Tests) By-Law 240 1. Tests in ice dance comprise selected pattern dances from Preliminary to Senior Gold level for partnered Pattern Dance (Recreational) Tests, Basic Novice to Senior level for Competitive Dance Tests and Preliminary to Senior for Solo Ice Dance Tests. 2. A candidate for the

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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part D - Ice Dance and Solo Ice Dance

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Championship entry and international competition entry. By-Law 241 1. The music for each prescribed pattern dance is supplied by the Test Candidate(s). 2. The dances must be performed as specified in the By-Laws for Ice Dance. The general figure skating elements (steps, turns, movements and carriage) contained in the dances must be

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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part D - Ice Dance and Solo Ice Dance

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Ice Skating Australia By-Laws Last Updated: September 2025 Page 3 of 9 By-Law 244 1. There are nine Pattern Dance (Recreational) Tests, five Competitive Dance Tests and seven Solo Ice Dance Tests. 2. The dances will be evaluated using ISU Rule 708 and criteria stipulated in ISA Communications. 3. Unless otherwise stated the followi

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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part D - Ice Dance and Solo Ice Dance

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NCE) Ice Skating Australia By-Laws Last Updated: September 2025 Page 4 of 9 By-Law 252 BASIC NOVICE PATTERN DANCE (RECREATIONAL) TEST Candidates attempting this test must have passed: • Elementary Pattern Dance (Recreational) Test (partnered), or • Had overseas equivalency granted. Pattern Dances passed in the Basic Novice Competit

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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part D - Ice Dance and Solo Ice Dance

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ICE DANCE) Ice Skating Australia By-Laws Last Updated: September 2025 Page 5 of 9 By-Law 255 JUNIOR PATTERN DANCE (RECREATIONAL) TEST Candidates attempting this test must have passed: • Advanced Novice Pattern Dance (Recreational) Test (partnered), or • Advanced Novice Competitive Dance, or • Had overseas equivalency granted. a) (1

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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part D - Ice Dance and Solo Ice Dance

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C NOVICE COMPETITIVE DANCE TEST Both candidates attempting this test must have passed: • Elementary Pattern Dance (Recreational) Test (partnered), or • Had overseas equivalency granted. Basic Novice Pattern Dance with the current or next season's Pattern Dances in accordance with relevant ISU Communications as communicated by the I

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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part D - Ice Dance and Solo Ice Dance

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Test, or • Had overseas equivalency granted. Junior Rhythm Dance with the current or next season's Pattern Dance Elements, Rhythm and Required Elements in accordance with relevant ISU Communications as communicated by the ISU Technical Committee Ice Dance. By-Law 265 SENIOR COMPETITIVE DANCE TEST Both candidates attempting this te

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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part D - Ice Dance and Solo Ice Dance

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(7) Dutch Waltz b) (29) Tango Canasta The same number of sequences and steps as specified for each Pattern Dance in the most recent International Solo Ice Dance Competition Guidelines published by the ISU. By-Law 272 ELEMENTARY SOLO ICE DANCE TEST Candidates attempting this test must have passed at least one of the following tests

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By-Laws Section 2 Tests Part D - Ice Dance and Solo Ice Dance

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LO ICE DANCE) Ice Skating Australia By-Laws Last Updated: September 2025 Page 9 of 9 • Basic Novice Pattern Dance (Recreational) Test, or • Basic Novice Competitive Dance Test, or • Had overseas equivalency granted. The same number of pattern dances, sequences and steps in the most recent International Solo Ice Dance Competition Gu

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Communication 191 - Adult Technical Specifications 2026/27

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ations for Adult Singles Pair ID & SID 2026_27 Season Page 4 of 5 4. ICE DANCE & SOLO ICE DANCE 4.1 Pattern Dance - Couples Masters Elite: Couples entering this category will compete against other Masters Elite Ice Dance Couples. The technical requirements are the same as those for the category “Masters Pattern Dance”. Masters: #12

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Communication 191 - Adult Technical Specifications 2026/27

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cifications for Adult Singles Pair ID & SID 2026_27 Season Page 5 of 5 Silver The following Two (2) Pattern Dances are to be skated: #2 Foxtrot - 2 Sequences (1st sequence with A steps, 2nd sequence with B steps) #10 American Waltz - 2 Sequences (1st sequence with A steps, 2nd sequence with B steps) as per Intermediate Novice in ISU

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Canada Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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STAR Assessments

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of the ISU. Introductory Steps In Ice Dance, optional steps performed prior to the first step of a pattern dance. Jump Combination Singles and Pairs: Two or more jumps in which the landing foot of the first jump is the take-off foot of the next jump and so on. There is no change of foot or turn between the jumps, although the toe

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Assessment Guide

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chronized skating (July 2024) Diamond Dances Access All Assessment Sheets Music Skate Canada Series Pattern Dance Music Series 3 Series 4 Series 5 Series 7 Skate Canada Series 8 Pattern Dance Music List of Approved Music for Pattern Dances Assessment Coordinator Guide This guide contains information regarding the processes and logi

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Skills Assessment Resource Guide, STAR 1-Gold

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re used in every discipline of skating. Turns are essential for strong transitions, step sequences, pattern dances, as well as jump and spin entries. Ensuring that skaters are introduced to turns in figure form allows for greater understanding of technique and performance. Throughout the STAR 1-Gold structure, turns are introduced,

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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cludes the development of skating technique while promoting timing, accuracy and musicality through pattern dances. Pattern Dances involve the skating of prescribed Patterns to music with a defined Rhythm and Tempo. The Gold Rhythm Dance combines skating skills such as turns, edges and power with timing, expression and creativity. T

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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defined by the periodic recurrence of the accent. Such units are of equal number of beats. Optional Pattern Dance A pattern dance for which the pattern may be altered, provided that the original step sequences, positions, and timing are maintained. Each repetition of the altered pattern must be executed in the same manner and the r

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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egularly repeated pattern of accented and unaccented beats which gives the music its character. Set Pattern Dance A patten dance for which the location, direction and curvature of all edges to be skated are designated in the diagram. This diagram must be followed as closely as possible. Shadow* This term indicates that a dance is b

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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of two complete patterns/sequences for each dance. In the Gold Rhythm Dance (Gold C), the selected pattern dance for the Pattern Dance Element is only required to be performed for one complete pattern/sequence. Solo, Shadow or Partner All dances, including the Gold Rhythm Dance, may be performed as a solo, shadow or partnered danc

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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STAR 7 dances are assessed. Descriptions, Diagrams and Assessment Requirements The descriptions and pattern dance diagrams have been reproduced with permission from the International Skating Union. Note: Terminology has been updated for Dance. What has traditionally been referred to as “man” or “lead” is now identified as skater B

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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must not exceed 5 seconds. Stops or loops in the pattern are not permitted in the step sequence or pattern dance element. The dance must be developed through skating skill and quality rather than through non-skating actions such as sliding on one knee or use of toe steps which should be used only to reflect the character of the da

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 112 Gold C - Gold Rhythm Dance Mandatory Requirements - Elements Pattern Dance Element (PDE): - The skater may select one pattern dance from one of the following genres: • Latin: Cha Cha Congelado, Silver Samba • Blues: Blues • Tango/Paso: Argentine Tango, Paso Doble • Waltz: Starlight Waltz, Vien

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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ription 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 patte

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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ry 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 154 GOLD RHYTHM DANCE - ELEMENTS STANDARDS Bronze Silver Gold Pattern Dance Correct steps, turn, foot placement and timing through full pattern dance. Step Sequence Uses correct skating technique. Edges entering and exiting turns are solid with good flow. Strong posture and balance is solid. Bo

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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s to be assessed as the Dance Spin. Planned Program Sheet Example: 1. Transition - Step Sequence 2. Pattern Dance Element 3. Dance Spin 4. Step Sequence 5. Transition - Field Move If the order is not indicated and the program contains more than one element that meets the definition of the required elements, then only the first exec

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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iming Skaters should demonstrate the ability to perform all the steps on time throughout the entire pattern dance. For dances at STAR 2 & 3 level, two timing errors are permitted, per assessment, for the Timing requirement to be successful. Dances at the STAR 4 and higher levels, one timing error is permitted, per assessment, for t

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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h the correct edges, foot placement and timing as defined. The timing of the focus area in STAR 2-5 pattern dances may be included as part of the allowed timing error. At this level, the focus is on the technique while the timing may still be in development. The Focus Area does not need to be done successfully on consecutive sequenc

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

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will indicate the number of re-skates permitted on the assessment sheet. There are no re-skates for pattern dances or the Gold Rhythm Dance. Request for a “solo” performance or new partner/shadow Evaluators may request a solo performance or a new partner/shadow (if available) in the following situations: - The evaluator feels the pe

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STAR 1-Gold Standards Charts

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, and feeling. confidence and conviction. GOLD RHYTHM DANCE - ELEMENTS STANDARDS Bronze Silver Gold Pattern Dance Correct steps, turn, foot placement and timing through full pattern dance. Step Sequence Uses correct skating technique. Edges entering and exiting turns are solid with good flow. Strong posture and balance is solid. Bo

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Skate Canada Virtual Assessments: Club/Skating School & Coach Reference Guide

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or. - Evaluators may have little interaction with the skater/coach following Freeskate programs and pattern dances. - Assessment sheets prepared by the assessment coordinator and given to the evaluator on-site. - Elements may be performed anywhere on the ice surface. - Final assessment sheets are given by the evaluator to the assess

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Skate Canada Virtual Assessments: Club/Skating School & Coach Reference Guide

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ed during a regular session with the other skaters on the session standing at the boards during the pattern dance/program. Note: Assessment coordinators must ensure that all skaters pursuing assessments are eligible. Schedule Instructions • Contact Information: The following information must be provided on the schedule: o Name, pho

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Skate Canada Virtual Assessments: Section Reference Guide

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or. - Evaluators may have little interaction with the skater/coach following Freeskate programs and pattern dances. - Assessment sheets prepared by the assessment coordinator and given to the evaluator on-site. - Elements may be performed anywhere on the ice surface. - Final assessment sheets are given by the evaluator to the assess

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Skate Canada Virtual Assessments: Section Reference Guide

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ed during a regular session with the other skaters on the session standing at the boards during the pattern dance or program. Assessment Sheets Clubs and skating schools are required to prepare the top portion of the assessment sheets in advance of the virtual assessment day to be provided to the evaluator. These must be created us

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Virtual Evaluator Reference Guide

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or. - Evaluators may have little interaction with the skater/coach following Freeskate programs and pattern dances. - Assessment sheets prepared by the assessment coordinator and given to the evaluator on-site. - Elements may be performed anywhere on the ice surface. - Final assessment sheets are given by the evaluator to the assess

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Competition Program Requirements - STAR

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ort 1.12. Gold Program 2. Pairs 2.1. Introductory Pairs 2.2. Open Pairs 3. Ice Dance 3.1. Partnered Pattern Dance 3.2. Partnered Free Dance 3.3. Solo Pattern Dance 3.4. Open Solo Rhythm Dance 3.5. Solo Free Dance 4. Artistic 4.1. STAR 5 4.2. STAR 7 4.3. STAR 9 4.4. Gold 5. Showcase 5.1. Showcase 1 5.2. Showcase 2 5.3. Showcase 3 5.

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Competition Program Requirements - Adult

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g 2.5. Adult Masters Free Skating 2.6. Adult Masters Elite Free Skating 3. Ice Dance 3.1. Partnered Pattern Dance 3.2. Solo Dance 3.3. Partnered Free Dance 3.4. Solo Free Dance 4. Pairs 4.1. Adult Pair 4.2. Adult Masters Pairs 5. Artistic Free Skating 5.1. Adult Introductory Artistic 5.2. Adult Bronze Artistic 5.3. Adult Silver Art

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Dance Assessment Sheets

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didate: Assessor: PROGRAM CONTENT PROGRAM CONTENT REQUIREMENTS COMMENTS RATING BRONZE SILVER GOLD ☐ Pattern Dance:_________________ Correct steps and timing mandatory ☐ Step Sequence (MiSt, DiSt, or CiSt) ☐ Twizzle Sequence ☐ Dance Spin (Sp or CoSp) Mandatory Requirement: ☐ 4 of 4 Elements Silver or better FULL PROGRAM ASSESSMENT C

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Dance Assessment Sheets

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ssessment Program Content Standards BRONZE (below standard) SILVER (standard) GOLD (above standard) Pattern Dance Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing through full pattern dance. Step Sequence Uses correct skating technique. Edges entering and exiting turns are solid with good flow. Strong posture and balance is solid. B

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China Not established from indexed evidence

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Finland Not established from indexed evidence

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France Not established from indexed evidence

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Germany Not established from indexed evidence

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Great Britain / United Kingdom Evidence mentions found; conditions vary

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Tests

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be completed L1- L8 then your discipline you can complete full levels of test at a time i.e skills, pattern dance & free dance or skills, national technical & national components before moving up to the next level. ​ Dance Tests: Are available in free & pattern, solo or couples. (Please note, both partners in a couple must hold a c

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Test Level Terms and Conditions 2023

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tive test 3. Candidates applying for tests must already hold at least one segment (Elements / Free; Pattern Dance / Short Dance / Free Dance) of the discipline at the level below the test they are applying for. In the event they only hold one of the segments at the lower level on gaining the higher test they will be credited with,

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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rmediate Novice and above will only be allowed on rinks of 40 metres or larger. 2. Re-skates: For a Pattern Dance test, one sequence of a Pattern Dance can be re-skated. For a Free Dance test, one re-skate is allowed of a specific required element with the music. No re-skate should be given if irrespective of any error(s), the comp

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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Old Pattern Dance Test New Pattern Dance Test/Competitive Test Old Free Dance Test New Free Dance Test/Competitive Test 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 BN 4 4 BN 5 5 6 5 INT 6 5 INT 7 7 8 6 ADV NOV 8 6 ADV NOV 9 7 JNR 9 7 JNR 10 8 SNR 10 8 S

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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Test RD Test New Competitive Test RD Test Junior Junior Senior Senior ICE DANCE TRANSITIONAL TABLE Pattern Dance scores can only be used to claim for a Pattern Dance test pass, they cannot be used to claim for a Rhythm Dance test pass, only a Rhythm Dance score will achieve the test pass for a Rhythm Dance test claim. Page 5

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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Pattern Dance/Rhythm Dance Test Requirements 1. Warm up duration: a. National 1-6 and Basic Novice to Intermediate Novice inclusive = 3 minutes. b. National 7- Gold Star and Advanced Novice to Senior inclusive = 5 minutes. *Rhythm Da

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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Test Requirements NATIONAL 1 NATIONAL PATTERN DANCE REQUIREMENTS PASS REQUIREMENTS Both of the following Pattern Dances must be skated: Novice Foxtrot (2 seq). Rhythm Blues (2 seq). No element received a GOE of lower than -2 after any re-skate. Each Program Component mus

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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Test Requirements NATIONAL 2 NATIONAL PATTERN DANCE REQUIREMENTS PASS REQUIREMENTS Both of the following Pattern Dances must be skated: Dutch Waltz (2 seq). Canasta Tango (2 seq). No element received a GOE of lower than -2 after any re-skate. Each Program Component must

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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Test Requirements NATIONAL 3 NATIONAL PATTERN DANCE REQUIREMENTS PASS REQUIREMENTS Both of the following Pattern Dances must be skated: Festival Cha Cha (2 seq). Fiesta Tango (2 seq). No element received a GOE of lower than -2 after any re-skate. Each Program Component m

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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n competitions, national qualifiers and national championships, skaters must choose the Competitive Pattern Dance pathway. If skaters are testing for recreational purposes, they also have the option of the National Test pathway. NATIONAL PATTERN DANCE REQUIREMENTS PASS REQUIREMENTS Two (2) of the following Pattern Dances must be sk

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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n competitions, national qualifiers and national championships, skaters must choose the Competitive Pattern Dance pathway. If skaters are testing for recreational purposes, they also have the option of the National Test pathway. NATIONAL PATTERN DANCE REQUIREMENTS PASS REQUIREMENTS Two (2) of the following Pattern Dances must be sk

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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n competitions, national qualifiers and national championships, skaters must choose the Competitive Pattern Dance pathway. If skaters are testing for recreational purposes, they also have the option of the National Test pathway. NATIONAL PATTERN DANCE REQUIREMENTS PASS REQUIREMENTS Two (2) of the following Pattern Dances must be sk

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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n competitions, national qualifiers and national championships, skaters must choose the Competitive Pattern Dance pathway. If skaters are testing for recreational purposes, they also have the option of the National Test pathway. NATIONAL PATTERN DANCE REQUIREMENTS PASS REQUIREMENTS Two (2) of the following Pattern Dances must be sk

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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n competitions, national qualifiers and national championships, skaters must choose the Competitive Pattern Dance pathway. If skaters are testing for recreational purposes, they also have the option of the National Test pathway. NATIONAL PATTERN DANCE REQUIREMENTS PASS REQUIREMENTS Two (2) of the following Pattern Dances must be sk

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Ice Dance Test Manual

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COMMERCIAL Test Requirements GOLD BAR NATIONAL PATTERN DANCE REQUIREMENTS PASS REQUIREMENTS Two (2) of the following Pattern Dances must be skated, chosen by the skater: Westminster Waltz (2 seq). Viennese Waltz (2 seq). Yankee Polka (2 seq). Tango Romantica (2 seq). Teatime Foxt

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                  2026 Rules and Regulations - 500 Section Tests

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                  ed test session, skaters may apply to the NZIFSA TC Secretary to have a Free Skating, Pair Skating, Pattern Dance or Free Dance Test credited to them where they have achieved the requirements for that test in the course of an NZIFSA sanctioned competition (as defined in Rule 201), provided that said competition occurred after 1 Jan

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                  evel 2 in order to pass. Minimum GOE Total: -7 Minimum Presentation mark: 4.50 516 REQUIREMENTS FOR PATTERN DANCE TESTS 516.1 Dances may be skated either partnered or solo. Skaters may change from solo test to partnered test and vice versa without having to repeat tests already passed. 516.2 Each pattern dance must be skated alone

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                  2026 NZIFSA Rules and Regulations - 1 Jan 2026 500-13 516.3 The pattern dances shall be in accordance with the descriptions and diagrams contained in the current ISU Dance Regulations or available on the NZIFSA website (for non-ISU dances) 516.4 A candidate who is taking a Pattern Dance test with

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                  2026 NZIFSA Rules and Regulations - 1 Jan 2026 500-14 517 PATTERN DANCE TESTS TEST 0 ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATE (required for Elementary Dance) Any two of the following dances to be skated (to be declared at the time of the test application): Dutch Waltz Minimum GOE Total: -2 total for the 2 se

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                  ation mark required. 518.5 Skaters who have met the criteria and achieved fast track advancement of Pattern Dance Tests as per 516.9 are eligible to test the equivalent level free dance.  Bronze pattern dance test attained permits testing of Bronze Free dance.  Inter Silver pattern dance test attained permits testing of Inter Sil

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                  2026 Rules and Regulations - 800 Section Adult Tests

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                  rm up times A warm up period of six minutes in duration must be provided prior to all tests (except Pattern Dance tests, for which the warm up duration is three minutes per dance). 802 ORDER OF TESTS All tests are to be taken in numerical order. 803 CONDITIONS OF ICE AND MUSIC 803.1 The Referee may call off any test where the condi

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                  2026 Rules and Regulations - 800 Section Adult Tests

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                  e (1) step sequence or choreographic sequence fully utilising the ice surface. 812 REQUIREMENTS FOR PATTERN DANCE TESTS 812.1 Skaters may take individual dances as part tests. This does not preclude a candidate from attempting an entire test at a test day. Those dances that are passed shall be credited towards the completion of the

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                  2026 Rules and Regulations - 800 Section Adult Tests

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                  timing and expression rather than technique, although this should be taken into consideration. 813 PATTERN DANCE TESTS TEST A1 PRELIMINARY MEDAL Any two of the following dances to be skated (to be declared at the time of the test application): Dutch Waltz Tango Canasta Rhythm Blues TEST A2 INTER BRONZE MEDAL Any two of the followi

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                  Officials Training Appointment and Promotion Policy V12.0

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                  ver Advanced Novice - Senior All Adult Freeskate Ice Dance Up to Advanced Novice Up to Adult Silver Pattern Dance Junior & Senior All Adult Pattern Dance All Adult Rhythm & Free Dance Synchronized Up to Advanced Novice and Adult Junior & Senior b) First appointment as a Stroking Test Judge will be made at a level based on demonstra

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                  ver Advanced Novice - Senior All Adult Freeskate Ice Dance Up to Advanced Novice Up to Adult Silver Pattern Dance Junior & Senior All Adult Pattern Dance All Adult Rhythm & Free Dance Synchronized Up to Advanced Novice and Adult Junior & Senior c) To be eligible for promotion to a higher level, a Technical Specialist must previousl

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                  Officials Training Appointment and Promotion Policy V12.0

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                  nt, Training and Promotion Policy 5 Version 12.0 (16 Dec 2025) 3.7 Judges and Referees for Tests a) Pattern Dance tests Silver and below will be judged by Tier 1 Ice Dance judges, and tests Inter-Gold and above must be judged by Tier 2 Ice Dance judges. Adult Freeskating and Pairs tests will be judged by Tier 1 judges. All other di

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                  Rules and Regulations

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                  ing Free Skate Requirements Chart 2026/27 Adult Pair Skating Requirements Chart 2026/27 Ice Dance - Pattern Dance Requirements Chart (Inc Solo) - updated 7/7 2026/27 Ice Dance - Rhythm Dance Requirements Chart 2026/27 Ice Dance - Free Dance Requirements Chart 2026/27 Solo Ice Dance - Free Dance Requirements Chart 2026/27 Solo Ice D

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                  Forms and Judges' Sheets

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                  2022) Stroking Test Sheets (Excel) Free Skating Tests: (July 2026) Free Skating Test Sheets (Excel) Pattern Dance Tests: (July 2022) Pattern Dance Test Sheets (Excel) Free Dance Tests: (July 2022) Free Dance Test Sheets (Excel) Pairs Tests: (July 2022) Pairs Test Sheets (Excel) Adult Free Skating Tests: (Jan 2022) Adult Free Skatin

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                  Regler kunstløp

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                  e-Deduction-Tip-Sheet.pdf Solodans General Rules and Requirements (Øvelsesutvalg, GOE, komponenter, pattern dances, m.m.) Technical Rules and Level Requirements Scale of Values 026/2027

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                  Règlements Patinage artistique et Danse sur glace

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                  Règlement de licences Règlements Danse sur glace Règlement des tests de Danse sur glace 2024 - 2025 Pattern Dances Saison 2025-2026 Règlement technique danse sur glace Annonce lancement Solo Dance Règlements Solo Ice Dance Requirements Solo Ice Dance 2025-2026 Solo Ice Dance - National General Rules Solo Ice Dance - National Technic

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                  Règlement complémentaire tests de Danse sur glace 2024-2025

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                  loppement de la base, le candidat doit pouvoir démon￾trer qu’il peut présenter des danses imposées (Pattern Dances) de manière cor￾recte au niveau technique. Ceci est le cas lorsque l’exactitude des pas, les prises (dans le cas d’une présentation en couple) et les mouvements de danse selon le « ISU Handbook Ice Dancing » sont respec

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                  Règlement complémentaire tests de Danse sur glace 2024-2025

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                  e calcul de points des GOE par section de danse imposée ont été repris de la « Scales Of Values for Pattern Dances (Without Key Point Procedure) » de l’ISU et correspondent à la notation au moyen de GOE de -3 à +3 ; ils figurent sur les feuilles de tests qui sont à utiliser pour le jugement de ces tests. - Au maximum deux erreurs ma

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                  Règlement complémentaire tests de Danse sur glace 2024-2025

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                  pects Very poor Poor Mediocre Acceptable Good Very Good Outstan￾ding/ excellent Sequence/Section of pattern dance -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 Quality/correctness of edges/steps/turns for the whole of Pattern Dance Element 40% or less clean edges/steps/ turns with many errors 50% clean edges/steps/ turns with 2 major errors 60% clean edges/

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                  Règlement complémentaire tests de Danse sur glace 2024-2025

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                  in force at the time of the test. Saison 2024-2025: Junior RHYTHM DANCE Required Elements 2024-2025 Pattern Dance Element Two (2) Sequences of the Paso Doble: skated to any dance style with the range of tempo: 56 measures of 2 beats per mi￾nute (112 beats per minute plus or minus 2 beats per minute.) The first step of the dance mus

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                  Règlement complémentaire tests de Danse sur glace 2024-2025

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                  rmitted to prepare the push/transition to the next step - The description, chart and diagram of the Pattern Dance Ele￾ment Paso Doble are included in the ISU Handbook Ice Dance 2003. Lift One (1) Short Lift. Step Sequence One (1) Step Sequence Not Touching (Style B) - Specifica￾tions to Style B, Rhythm Dance: - Skated to any dance

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                  Règlement complémentaire tests de Danse sur glace 2024-2025

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                  en vigueur, en particulier, Pour les danses imposées : - „ MARKING GUIDE FOR GRADES OF EXECUTION - Pattern Dance Elements & Pattern Dances 2024/25“ - „ PROGRAM COMPONENTS - Pattern Dances” Pour la danse de rythme et la danse libre : - „ MARKING GUIDE FOR GRADES OF EXECUTION - Pattern Dance Elements & Pattern Dances 2024/25“ - „ MA

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                  Règlement complémentaire tests de Danse sur glace 2024-2025

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                  61 2.7 Composition technique et bases d’évaluation Danses imposées (Pattern Dances) : En principe, les exigences selon les Règles ISU 707 & 708 s’appliquent, ainsi que les Communications ISU en vigueur au moment de l’exécution du test. Les descriptions, Charts et schémas des séquences de pas de toutes

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                  Updated requirements for 2025-26 International Solo Dance

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                  August 18, 2025 (page 8,9,11,12,14 clarification to Step Sequence rules) (page 10, clarification to Pattern Dance Element Music rules) (page 13, clarification to PSt rules) (page 16, update to GOE chart) (page 23 - Willow Waltz A-Steps diagram updated) (page 27 - Starlight Waltz steps chart updated)

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                  ..............................................................................................5 2.1 Pattern Dances ....................................................................................................................................5 2.1.1 Basic Novice ..................................................................

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                  onal Competitions for ISU disciplines, as per Rule 711. These shall be valid for one season only: • Pattern Dances for International Competitions (including Key Points and Key Point Features) • Music requirements for Pattern Dances for International Competitions • Required Elements for Rhythm Dance • Required Elements for Free Dance

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                  ance will be published for each season. Level Segment Components Factor Solo Ice Dance Basic Novice Pattern Dances Timing Presentation Skating Skills 0.70 Free Dance Composition Presentation Skating Skills 1.00 Solo Ice Dance Intermediate Novice Pattern Dances Timing Presentation Skating Skills 0.70 Free Dance Composition Presentati

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                  5 2 Solo Ice Dance Novice 2.1 Pattern Dances Pattern Dances will be announced annually by the Ice Dance Technical Committee. 2.1.1 Basic Novice Two (2) Pattern Dances are to be skated from the following: Season 2025/26 1. Willow Waltz - 2 Sequences (Tune #6 of the

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                  6 2.2 Solo Ice Dance Basic Novice Requirements 2.2.1 Characteristics of Levels for Basic Novice Pattern Dances 2025/26 Season: Willow Waltz and Tango Canasta All dances are without Key Points and evaluated up to level 1 The Judges evaluate the Pattern Dance with GOE Basic Level Level 1 50% of Pattern Dance is completed. 75% of P

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                  Ice Dance Intermediate Novice Requirements 2.3.1 Characteristics of Levels for Intermediate Novice Pattern Dances 2025/26 Season: European Waltz and Tango There will be 1 Key Point described and up to Level 2 will be evaluated. Basic Level Level 1 Level 2 50% of Pattern Dance is completed. 75% of Pattern Dance is completed. 75% of

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                  2.4 Solo Ice Dance Advanced Novice Requirements 2.4.1 Characteristics of Levels for Advanced Novice Pattern Dances 2025/26 Season: Starlight Waltz and Quickstep + ChSt exit There will be 2 Key Points described and up to Level 3 will be evaluated Basic Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 50% of Pattern Dance is completed. 75% of Pattern Da

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                  10 Pattern Dance Element One (1) Sequence of the Rhumba immediately followed by one (1) Sequence of the Quickstep: skated/performed to any dance music/dance style(s) of the 1990s with the range of a consistent tempo: minimum 120 beats p

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                  ssion. Not Permitted: Loop(s) and Retrogression(s) (Not Permitted items are assessed in Judges GOE) Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence (PSt) One (1) Pattern Dance Type Step Sequence - Style D Rhythm: Skated to any dance style chosen from the 90s - minimum of 120 beats per minute in 2/2, 2/4 or 4/4 time. Duration: any exact number of

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                  arking Guide for Grades of Execution of Required Elements Solo Ice Dance 5.1 Grades of Execution of Pattern Dance Elements & Pattern Dances 2024/25 - Solo Ice Dance -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 Steps held for the required number or beats Less than 75% of Steps held for required # of beats Out of Musical Structure 75% or more Ste

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                  17 6 Program Components 6.1 Program Components for Pattern Dances Timing Presentation Skating Skills The ability of the Skater to skate in time with the music. Though the involvement of the Skater, the demonstration of the correct rhythm or style as required by the description of the

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                  e will press a button on their screen to apply the above-mentioned deductions. Music Requirements • Pattern Dance (Rule 2.1.4) • Rhythm Dance • Free Dance -2.0 per program Referee + Judges The deduction is applied according to the opinion of the majority of the Panel which includes all the Judges and Referee. No deduction in case o

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                  20 Description Penalty Who is responsible Violation of Choreography restrictions • Pattern Dance: touching the ice with hands at any time. • Rhythm Dance: pattern, stop(s), touching the ice with hand(s). • Free Dance: stop(s) over 5 seconds, touching the ice with hands unless otherwise specified. -1.0 per program R

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                  22 9 Appendix A - Pattern Dance Diagrams Includes Solo Ice Dance Steps, Key Points, Sequence Requirements, and Timing Solo Ice Dance Pattern Dance Diagrams using Solo Ice Dance Steps Definitions: Correct Edge: Correct Edge means that the Edge is clean

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                  23 9.1 Diagrams Solo Ice Dance Basic Novice Pattern Dance 9.1.1 Willow Waltz (Set Pattern Dance) Solo Ice Dance Steps: Sequence 1, B-Steps and Sequence 2, A-Steps (A-Steps updated on August 8, 2025) 2 Sequences required for Solo Dance Competitions - Waltz 3⁄4 135 beats per min

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                  24 9.1.2 Tango Canasta (Set Pattern Dance) Solo Ice Dance Steps - All Competitors Skate Same Steps 2 Sequences required for Solo Dance Competitions - Tango 4/4 Tempo: 102 - 108 beats per minute Number of Measures per Pattern: 7 measures of 4 beats Minimum Patte

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                  25 9.2 Diagrams Solo Ice Dance Intermediate Novice Pattern Dance 9.2.1 European Waltz (Set Pattern Dance) Solo Ice Dance Steps: Sequence 1, A-Steps and Sequence 2, B-Steps 2 Sequences required for Solo Dance Competitions - Waltz 3⁄4 135 beats per minute plus or minus 3 beats per minu

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                  26 9.2.2 Tango (Optional Pattern Dance) Solo Ice Dance Steps: Sequence 1, A-Steps and Sequence 2, B-Steps 2 sequences required for Solo Ice Dance Competition - Tango 4/4 108 beats per minute plus or minus 2 beats per minute Number of Measures per Pattern: 13

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                  27 9.3 Diagrams Solo Ice Dance Advance Novice Pattern Dance 9.3.1 Starlight Waltz (Set Pattern Dance) Solo Ice Dance Steps: Sequence 1, A-Steps(July 14, 2025 A-Steps updated) and Sequence 2, B-Steps 2 Sequences (4 Sections) are required for Solo Dance Competitions - Waltz 3⁄4 17

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                  28 9.3.2 Quickstep (Set Pattern Dance) Solo Ice Dance Steps - All Competitors Skate Same Steps 2 Sequences and 1 ChSt required for Solo Dance Competitions - Quickstep 2/4 112 beats per minute plus or minus 2 beats per minute Number of Measures per Pattern:

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                  INTERNATIONAL SOLO ICE DANCE COMPETITION GUIDELINES – GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS SEASON 2026-2027

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                  ............................................................................................. 5 2.1 Pattern Dances .................................................................................................................................................. 5 2.1.1 Basic Novice ...................................................

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                  INTERNATIONAL SOLO ICE DANCE COMPETITION GUIDELINES – GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS SEASON 2026-2027

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                  onal Competitions for ISU disciplines, as per Rule 711. These shall be valid for one season only: ● Pattern Dances for International Competitions (including Key Points and Key Point Features) ● Music requirements for Pattern Dances for International Competitions ● Required Elements for Rhythm Dance ● Required Elements for Free Dance

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                  INTERNATIONAL SOLO ICE DANCE COMPETITION GUIDELINES – GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS SEASON 2026-2027

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                  ance will be published for each season. Level Segment Components Factor Solo Ice Dance Basic Novice Pattern Dances Timing 0.70 Presentation Skating Skills Free Dance Composition 1.00 Presentation Skating Skills Solo Ice Dance Intermediate Novice Pattern Dances Timing 0.70 Presentation Skating Skills Free Dance Composition 1.00 Prese

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                  INTERNATIONAL SOLO ICE DANCE COMPETITION GUIDELINES – GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS SEASON 2026-2027

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                  Level Segment Components Factor Skating Skills Solo Ice Dance Advanced Novice Pattern Dances Timing 0.93 Presentation Skating Skills Free Dance Composition 1.33 Presentation Skating Skills Solo Ice Dance Junior Rhythm Dance Composition 1.33 Presentation Skating Skills Free Dance Composition 2.00 Presentation Sk

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                  2.1.4 Music Requirements for Pattern Dances For season 2026/27, skaters shall provide their own music for all Pattern Dances. The music may be ISU Ice Dance music (tunes 1-5). After the completion of the last step of the Pattern Dance, the skater must reach the f

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                  2.2 Solo Ice Dance Basic Novice Requirements 2.2.1 Characteristics of Levels for Basic Novice Pattern Dances 2026/27 Season: Willow Waltz and Tango Fiesta All dances are without Key Points and evaluated up to level 2 The Judges evaluate the Pattern Dance with GOE Basic Level Level 1 Level 2 50% of Pattern Dance is 75% of Patte

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                  Ice Dance Intermediate Novice Requirements 2.3.1 Characteristics of Levels for Intermediate Novice Pattern Dances 2026/27 Season: Foxtrot and American Waltz There will be 2 Key Points described and up to Level 3 will be evaluated Basic Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 50% of Pattern Dance 75% of Pattern Dance 75% of Pattern Dance 90%

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                  2.4 Solo Ice Dance Advanced Novice Requirements 2.4.1 Characteristics of Levels for Advanced Novice Pattern Dances 2026/27 Season: Blues and Paso Doble + Choreographic Exit Element of choice (must be performed after the last step of the Paso Doble and not to be repeated in Free Dance) There will be 3 Key Points described and up to L

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                  y 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 skate

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                  e ice is subject to the appropriate fall or illegal element deduction taken by the technical panel. Pattern Dance A section of the Golden Waltz Pattern Dance. Starting with Step 33, including Element the restart, and concluding with step 20. Rhythm: skated/performed to any Waltz dance music/dance style(s) with constant tempo: minim

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                  arking Guide for Grades of Execution of Required Elements Solo Ice Dance 5.1 Grades of Execution of Pattern Dance Elements & Pattern Dances 2026/27 - Solo Ice Dance -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 Steps held for Less than 75% of Steps held for required # of beats 75% or more Steps held 90% or more Steps the for required # of beats

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                  6 Program Components 6.1 Program Components for Pattern Dances Timing Presentation Skating Skills The ability of the Though the involvement of the The ability of the Skater to precisely Skater to skate in Skater, the demonstration of the execute dance steps and movements in time wi

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                  een to apply the above-mentioned deductions. Music Requirements -2.0 per program Referee + Judges ● Pattern Dance (Rule 2.1.4) The deduction is applied according to the opinion of the majority of the Panel which includes all the ● Rhythm Dance Judges and Referee. No deduction in case of a 50:50 split vote. The Judges and Referee wi

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                  dentifies. Technical Controller authorizes or corrects and deducts. If there is an Dance and in the Pattern Dances including the introductory and concluding violation illegal movement during the execution of any Element; the deduction for an illegal movement will steps (unless otherwise stated) apply and the element the element will

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                  9 Appendix A - Pattern Dance Diagrams Includes Solo Ice Dance Steps, Key Points, Sequence Requirements, and Timing Solo Ice Dance Pattern Dance Diagrams using Solo Ice Dance Steps Key Point Features: Must include correct turns, edges, foot placemen

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                  p to Level 2: All dances are without Key Points and evaluated up to level 2 The Judges evaluate the Pattern Dance with GOE Basic Level Level 1 Level 2 50% of Pattern Dance is completed. 75% of Pattern Dance is 90% of Pattern Dance is completed. completed. Intermediate Novice will be evaluated up to Level 3: There will be 2 Key Poin

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                  9.1 Diagrams Solo Ice Dance Basic Novice Pattern Dance 9.1.1 Willow Waltz - 2026/27 (Set Pattern Dance) Solo Ice Dance Steps: Sequence 1, B-Steps and Sequence 2, A-Steps 2 Sequences required for Solo Dance Competitions - Waltz 3⁄4 135 beats per minute plus or minus 3 beats

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                  9.1.2 Tango Fiesta - 2026/27 (Set Pattern Dance) Set Pattern Dance - Solo Ice Dance Steps: All Competitors Skate Same Steps 2 sequences required for Solo Ice Dance Competitions - Tango 4/4 Number of Measures per Pattern: 8 measures of 4 beats 108 beats per minute plu

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                  9.2 Diagrams Solo Ice Dance Intermediate Novice Pattern Dance 9.2.1 Foxtrot - 2026/27 (Set Pattern Dance) Solo Ice Dance Steps: Sequence 1, A-Steps and Sequence 2, B-Steps 2 sequences required for Solo Ice Dance Competition - Foxrot 4/4 100 beats per minute plus or minus 2 beats p

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                  9.2.2 American Waltz - 2026/27 (Set Pattern Dance) Solo Ice Dance Steps: Sequence 1, A-Steps and Sequence 2, B-Steps 2 sequences required for Solo Ice Dance Competition - Waltz 3/4 198 beats per minute plus or minus 3 beats per minute Number of Measures per Pattern: 16

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                  9.3 Diagrams Solo Ice Dance Advanced Novice Pattern Dance 9.3.1 Paso Doble (Set Pattern Dance) Solo Series Steps: Sequence 1, A-Steps, Seq. 2, B-Steps + Choreo Element 2 Sequences and 1 Choreo Element required for Solo Dance Competitions - Paso Doble 4/4 112 BPM +/- 2 beats pe

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                  9.3.2 Blues (Set Pattern Dance) Solo Ice Dance Steps: Sequence 1, A-Steps and Sequence 2, B-Steps 2 Sequences are required for Solo Dance Competitions - 4/4 timing 88 beats per minute plus or minus 2 beats per minute Number of Measures per Pattern: 9

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                  g applicable to all Required Elements ........................................................ 4 2. Pattern Dance Elements ......................................................................................................................... 5 3. Dance Spins .......................................................................

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                  Elements, Set of Twizzles, One Foot Turns Sequence and CDE. This Basic Principle does not apply to Pattern Dances, Pattern Dance Element and Step Sequences (except One Foot Turns Sequence) - refer to the Additional Principles of Calling for these elements. This does not apply to falls which have their own rules based on the element

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                  2. Pattern Dance Elements ADDITIONAL PRINCIPLES OF CALLING Applicable to Pattern Dance Elements: • If a Fall or Interruption occurs at the entrance to or during a Pattern Dance Element and the Element is immediately resumed, the Element

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                  Key Points described and up to Level 3 will be evaluated Basic Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 50% of Pattern Dance is 75% of Pattern Dance is 75% of Pattern Dance is 90% of Pattern Dance is completed. completed AND completed AND completed AND 1 Key Point is correctly 2 Key Points are correctly 2 Key Points are correctly executed. ex

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                  12. Appendix B - How to time Edge Elements and Pattern Dance Tempo (for Referees) The Edge Elements are timed for however long the skater is “in position”, based on the definition of each Type of Edge Element on page 9. In other words, how long is the skater meeting the definitio

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                  Use the following steps to time the BPM for the RD Pattern Dance Elements: When counting the tempo for the Pattern Dance Elements The Westminster and Golden Waltzes, we are looking for a minimum beats per minute only. The best way to do this is to use a stopwatch to time the dance fo

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                  Rulebook & Bylaws

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                  rchase separate documents based on what is needed: Bylaws and Rules (without the skating skills and pattern dance diagrams), Skating Skills Diagrams only Pattern Dance Diagrams only. Coil and three-hole drill binding options are available on all publications. In addition to the publications, a three-ring U.S. Figure Skating binder

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                  Adult Skating

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                  he umbrella of "therapeutic recreational skating." Additionally, moves in the field, free skate and pattern dance tests may be taken by skaters in a therapeutic program on a pass/fail basis. Visit the Adaptive Skating page for more information. STAY CONNECTED The adult skating community is a close-knit group that welcomes skaters o

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                  Officiate - Test Judge

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                  equivalent skating skills test. You will trial judge skating skills test alongside a singles and/or pattern dance and free dance tests. Certification to judge pairs tests is earned separately through a singles/pairs competition judge appointment . HOW can I become a test judge? Applicants must be registered members of U.S. Figure S

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                  Dance Test Judge Appointment Guidelines

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                  ber federation. Have passed, at minimum, one of the following tests: • Complete standard pre-silver pattern dance test (lead or follow, partnered or solo) • Complete adult silver pattern dance test (lead or follow, partnered or solo) Or Have earned a coach accreditation at level 1 or level 2 for ice dance None Trial judges may tria

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                  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion* • How to be a Trial Judge for Tests • How to Judge Skating Skills, Pattern Dance and Free Dance Tests • Turn Identification • Skating skills courses for pre-preliminary and preliminary (one course), pre-bronze, bronze and pre-silver* • Pattern dance courses for preliminary, pre-bronze, bronze and pr

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                  s Philosophy • Communication and Feedback • Skating skills courses for silver, pre-gold and gold* • Pattern dance courses for silver, pre-gold and gold* Each eLearning course may count toward more than one appointment, if applicable. Courses that include an assessment require a minimum score of 80 percent to count. *Some courses ar

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                  Dance Test Judge Appointment Guidelines

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                  irements Present Grade Gold dance test judge eLearning Required course: • Courses for international pattern dances* Each eLearning course may count toward more than one appointment, if applicable. Courses that include an assessment require a minimum score of 80 percent to count. *Some courses are still being written and produced. Ap

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                  Ice Skating Lessons

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                  lty Events Showcase & Interpretive PDF Showcase & Interpretive (effective October 1, 2026) PDF Solo Pattern Dance PDF Adaptive Adaptive PDF Special Olympics (Badges 1-12) PDF Special Olympics Singles Free Skates PDF Special Olympics (Pairs 1-2) PDF Special Olympics (Ice Dance 1-2) PDF Hockey Hockey Elements and Skills (Hockey 1-4)

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                  2026/27 US skating skills rules and diagrams

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                  ating Skills Tests Skating skills tests may be taken and passed independently of the singles, pair, pattern dance and free dance tests. A skater may take and pass skating skills tests higher than the corresponding singles, pair, pattern dance and free dance tests and still be qualified to compete in qualifying and nonqualifying com

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