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13 Choreographic Rhythm Sequence (ChRs) One (1) Choreographic Rhythm Sequence – Skated to any Dance Style from the 1990s. Pattern: The skater performs steps around the short axis and must proceed from barrier to barrier. The requirement for barrier to barrier is fulfilled when the skater is not more than 2 meters from each barrier. If the skater does not use the short axis in any way, for example they do the entire ChRs near the blue line, this element will be ignored. Stops – One (1) at the beginning, during or end of the element for no more than 5 seconds. (This will count as one (1) of the permitted stops) A stop performed at the beginning or end of the ChRS will be considered as part of the element. Performing steps/movements in a small circular pattern during a Stop is not considered as a retrogression. 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 musical phrases Pattern: Circular shape 1. Starting with Choreographic Spin (ChSp) for at least two revolutions on two feet or a combination of two feet and one foot but not one foot alone for three revolutions. This ChSp must be performed on the Judges’ side and must cross the short axis during the element. This should travel some but part may be in place and not count as a stop. 2. Continuing the PSt including the four different difficult turns (listed below). 3. Concluding the PSt with the skater closing the circular shape in front of the Referee around the short axis by performing a Helicopter type movement (refer to the definition below). 4. Technical Requirements: Forward Outside Mohawk, Back entry Bracket, Back entry Rocker and Counter. Note for Timing: All performed different difficult turns for level must be performed with no more than two beats for the entry edge and two beats for the exit edge to be considered for level. This would also be an error to consider in the GOE for the judges if not done correctly. Not permitted: Stop(s), Loop(s) and Retrogression(s). Note: The entry and/or exit edge of a Difficult Turn resulting in a temporary deviation in the direction of travel for the step sequence pattern should not be considered as a retrogression. However if a difficult turn is executed during a retrogression with both entry and exit edge, it will not be considered for level by the Technical Panel. Helicopter type movement: A movement skated in any direction executing double three turns of at least one full revolution with the free leg extended and elevated at 45 degrees or higher to the side, back, in front or any combination. 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.