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Updated requirements for 2025-26 International Solo Dance

Switzerland · English · 30 pages

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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 per minute, in 2/2, 2/4 or 4/4 time. Duration: Any exact number of musical phrases. The first step of the dance must be skated on beat one of a musical phrase. 1RH (Steps #1-16) and 1QS (Steps #1-18) in accordance with the Solo Dance Steps as described in the Pattern Dance Appendix A. Step #1 of 1RH skated at the Judges left side until Step #16. Immediately followed by Step #1 of the 1QS skated on the Judges right side. • 1RH must be skated in accordance with the beats per steps outlined in Appendix A at the end of this handbook. • 1QS must be skated in accordance with the beats per steps described on the ISU Handbook 2003 Note: If the two Pattern Dance sequences are NOT skated/performed in the required order both the Rhumba sequence and the Quickstep sequence will become elements NOT according to requirements, will receive an asterisk (*) and consequently NO value. *See Pattern Dance Appendix A for Key Points and diagrams. Additional Information Pattern: • The pattern must proceed in a generally constant direction and must cross the Long Axis of the ice surface once at each end of the rink within no more than 30 meters of the barrier. • In addition, the skater may also cross the Long Axis at the entry to the Style B Step Sequence and at the entry to the Pattern Dance Element. • Loops in any direction that do not cross the long axis are permitted. Stops: • After the clock starts, the skater must not remain in one place for more than 10 seconds at the beginning and/or end of the program. • During the program (excluding the 10 seconds at the beginning and /or end of the program); 2 full stops of up to 5 seconds or 1 full stop of up to 10 seconds is permitted. • A Dance Spin or Choreographic Spinning Movement that does not travel will be considered as a stop. Touching the ice with hands: • Touching the ice with the hands is not permitted unless otherwise allowed as specified in each season’s requirements. The exception this season is in the Style B Step Sequence. This would be considered a Choreographic Violation. Note: Kneeling or sliding on two knees is not allowed and will be considered a fall by the judging panel and technical panel except when allowed in the Style B step sequence.