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Entry Features a) Continuous combination of complex and creative steps and/or movements performed immediately before the Edge Element. Complex is defined as consisting of many different and connected parts. Considered for Level only the first time performed. b) Difficult entry immediately into Edge Element. (Example; from a twizzle or jump) Considered for Level only the first two times performed as long as each difficult entry is different. c) Unexpected entry without any evident preparation. Exit Features a) Continuous combination of complex and creative steps and/or movements performed immediately following the Edge Element. Complex is defined as consisting of many different and connected parts. Considered for Level only the first time performed. b) Difficult exit (Example; directly from the position into a twizzle/difficult turn. No additional steps are allowed prior to the exit unless on two feet and then only a push from the skating foot is allowed. Considered for Level only the first two times performed as long as each difficult turn is different. c) Transitional exit; Considered for Level only the first two times performed as long as each exit is from a different bullet point below. • Directly from the position into different/difficult position within the same Edge Element. • Directly from the position into a brief different Edge Element Type (not held for 3 seconds). No additional steps are allowed prior to the exit unless on two feet and then only a push from the skating foot is allowed. Inside Spread Eagle does not count for this feature. Arm/Upper Body Features a) Significant and continuous movement of the arm(s). Only considered for level the first time it is attempted. Where one arm is being used to support the free leg in position the free arm should be used in a significant and continuous motion. When not being used to support the free leg, both arms must be used although not simultaneously as long as one or the other is moving for the required 3 seconds. Simple use of the hands/forearms only is not sufficient. The movement must be performed for at least three seconds during the execution of the Element to be considered as a feature. b) Additional feature for spirals, upper body (shoulder and head) turned upwards-facing up so that the line of the shoulders is at least 45 degrees past the vertical point and no additional support of the free leg. Must be held for 3 seconds. Only considered for level the first time it is attempted. c) Additional feature for Ina Bauer or the 135 degree Spiral position, back arched back with head bent back, tilted towards the ice. Must be held for 3 seconds. Only considered for level the first time it is attempted. Combination Dance Edge Element Additional Features: Difficult Turn as a connecting step A difficult turn as a connecting step between two Short Edge Elements to form a Combination Edge Element is defined as either, a Rocker, a Counter, Twizzle (any number of rotations allowed) or a Bracket. The turn must be identifiable to be considered as a Feature. Only one extra step, push or touch down is allowed prior to the start of the second side of the Combination Edge Element. The step may be prior to or after the difficult turn. Change of edge between two Short Edge Elements: The change of edge connecting two Short Edge Elements should be a clean change of edge from one definite edge to a different definite edge with the second edge being clearly established and will be the entry edge of the second Edge Element. If the second edge is established after 2 seconds, the feature will not be considered. 13