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ach time there is a change of foot. Style Characteristics of levels of step sequences in ice dance. Swing Roll A roll held for several beats of music during which, when skating backward, the free leg lifts and then first swings forward, then backward past the skating foot, then back beside to skate the next step. When skating fo
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of the skating foot. Solo* This term indicates that a dance is being performed by one skater only. Swing Roll (Forward/Backward) A Roll held for several beats of music during which, when skating backward, the free leg lifts and then first swings forward, then backward past the skating foot, then back beside to skate the next st
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nter XFt3 cross foot three turn Lu lunge SwCSt swing C Step XFtTw cross foot twizzle CSt C Step SwR swing roll
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placed over the circle. Mandatory Requirement: - Meet the definition of the element Forward Outside Swing Roll Sequence Definition: A forward roll held for several beats of music during which the free leg first swings backward, then forward and then back beside to skate the next step. The swing of the leg gives the sense of a ro
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teps 4,5 B steps and A steps (Lead & Follow): RFO-SwR, LFO-SwR. Skaters are expected to perform the Swing Rolls on strong, bold curves with good free leg extension. There should be an evident rise in the skating knee on both lobes. Focus Area 3 Lead & Follow: Steps 9,10 B steps and A steps (Lead & Follow): LFO, RFI-Pr. Skaters ar
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eg will start behind for 1 beat and move in front for 1 beat while on the outside edge, executing a swing roll action. The free leg will then swing back to execute a change of edge. The FI edge will be held for 2 beats with the free leg externally rotated and skating knee bent. Focus Area 3 Skater B & Skater A (Lead & Follow): S
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ary 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 25 STAR 3B Dance - Elements Element CONTENT Backward Outside Swing Roll Sequence Definition: A backward roll held for several beats of music during which the free leg lifts and then swings forward, then backward past the skating foot, then back beside to skate the next step. The swing of th
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into the next edge or lean. The third and fourth lobes of the straightaway consist of two four-beat swing rolls that are skated as in the Fourteenstep but must be skated in each direction. The end sequences consist of seven steps at each end of the rink. Each step of the sequence is held for two full beats except the last step (s
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RBO-SwR, LBO-SwR. Skaters are expected to demonstrate proper backward pushes and knee action on the swing rolls. Strong curves should be evident. Focus Area 3 Skater B (Lead): Steps 11-13 Skater A (Follow): Steps 26-28 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): LFO, RFI-Pr, LBI. Solid open C step technique should be evident with good f
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will start behind for 2 beats and move in front for 2 beats while on the outside edge, executing a swing roll action. The free leg will then swing back to execute a change of edge. The FI edge will be held for 2 beats with the free leg externally rotated and skating knee bent. Focus Area 3 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): S
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Double Knee Bend. Mandatory Requirement: - Meet the definition of the element Forward Progressive - Swing Roll Sequence Definition: The skater may gain speed before commencing this sequence. Start the sequence with an LFO progressive exiting on a LFO edge (LFO, RFI-Pr, LFO edge) with a timing count of 1+1+2. The skater will then
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26 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 40 STAR 5B Dance - Elements Element CONTENT Backward Progressive - Swing Roll Sequence Definition: The skater may gain speed before commencing this sequence. Start the sequence with a LBO progressive exiting on a LBO edge (LBO, RBI-Pr, LBO edge) with a timing count of 1+1+2. The skater will then
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rtners being in closed hold. On step 4 skater A (the follow) does a four-beat left backward outside swing roll and then turns forward on step 4b for a two count right forward inside edge, which brings the partners into open hold. Step 4 for skater B (the lead) is a six-beat right forward outside-inside change edge. The change fr
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t edges foot placement and timing. Full extension of the free leg while passing it close during the swing roll. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead): Steps 7-8b Skater A (Follow): Step 8 Skater B (Lead): LFO, RFO3, LBO with correct edges, foot placement, and timing. Correct 2 count hold on LFO to finish lobe followed by proper blade pus
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progressive sequence of three steps forming a lobe curving towards the midline. Step 4 is a 4 beat swing roll curving towards the side barrier. It is important that the free legs match on the swing roll and that the partners remain close together. This is followed by another progressive sequence for both partners during steps 5
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into a three turn. Skater B (the lead) also skates a cross roll before stepping forward onto an RFO swing roll (step 15) into closed hold while skater A (the follow) skates LBO swing roll. The promenade follows with the partners in open hold, skating two quick and then two slow steps. Each partner then executes a closed swing C
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obes skated towards and away from the midline. These lobes are joined at the ends by 6 beat outside swing rolls. The lobes nearest the end/short barrier are positioned so that their ends are closer to the midline, making it possible for a single 6 beat roll to connect them. All steps should be of equal curvature so that each grou
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ter B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Controlled free leg motion with symmetrical edge depth throughout swing rolls. Soft and even knee action appropriate for waltz ‘down for 3, up for 3’ with controlled transition between lobes with no wide stepping. Assessment Requirements Mandatory Requirements: (3 of 4 successful, including Timin
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he second 3 beats of step 9 may be interpreted to the skater’s desire. Both partners skate a 6-beat swing roll on step 10. Continuing in closed hold during steps 11 to 15, skater B (the lead) skates three three-turns while skater A (the follow) skates two. During this sequence, freedom of movement and interpretation is left to t
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g during the change of edge, no flats. Symmetrical lobe with outside edge maintained through entire swing roll. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead): Steps 27-29 Skater B (Lead): CR-RFO, CRLFO3, RBO. Correct edges, foot placement and timing. Smooth turn with no skids, scrapes, or flat edges. Outside edge easily achieved on cross rolls.
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Smooth transfer of weight during cross roll. No flat edges. Free leg to remain extended throughout swing roll with smooth rolling action and soft knees. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 12-14 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): LFI, ClSSt, RBO, CRLBO with correct edges, foot placement and timing. Smooth
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es by extending their right free leg backward. On step 18 the partners skate a two-beat deep inside swing roll (lead LFI, follow RBI). Then they skate a series of chassés away from the centre of the rink toward the barrier on an evenly curved pattern (steps 19 - 22). Step 23 is a two-beat swing. After both partners skate a chass
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wR 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-Qlf, RBI-SwR wi
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s should skate the cross rolls lightly on well-curved edges. The final step is a cross roll outside swing roll held for 3 beats and at its conclusion skater A (the follow) steps briefly onto a RFI between counts 4 and 1 which enables them to restart the dance. Suggested Introductory Steps Skater B (Lead): LFO (2), RFO (2), LFO (
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Skater B (Lead): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. The skater performs a controlled swing roll making sure the free leg is held behind the skating leg for 2 counts and in front of the skating leg for a full 2 counts before performing an open S step during the “and” part of the count. The LBO after the quick RBI e
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side 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, sk
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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
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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
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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. Skate
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er, 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 Kilia
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rements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ CW ☐ CCW ☐ Edge Quality Carriage/Clarity Forward Outside Swing Roll Sequence Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ RFO ☐ LFO ☐ Edge Quality Carriage/Clarity Forward Outside Cross Rolls Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ RFO ☐ LFO ☐ Edge Quality
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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 Carriage/Clarity Forward Inside Open C Steps Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy* G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ Swing Dance ☐ Fiesta T
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Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy* G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ RFO ☐ LFO ☐ Edge Quality Carriage/Clarity Forward Progressive - Swing Roll Sequence Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy* G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ RFO ☐ LFO ☐ Edge Quality Carriage/Clarity Backward Progressive - Swing Roll Sequence Mandatory Requirements: Yes: ☐ No: ☐ Accuracy* G ☐ S ☐ B ☐ RBO ☐ L
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