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Dance Assessment Resource Guide

Canada · English · 160 pages

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Dance Assessment Resource Guide February 2026 Copyright © 2026 Skate Canada 138 Diamond E – Austrian Waltz matching the free leg movement of skater B (the lead). The first three of the “walk-around threes” (Step 29 for skater B (the lead); Step 30 for skater A (the follow)) is turned on beat three of the step. The second three of this set (Step 31a for skater B (the lead); Step 31b for skater A (the follow)) is turned rapidly so that the timing for skater B (the lead) is two counts for their left forward outside edge with the three being turned on the “and” between counts two and three. Skater A (the follow) skates their right back outside edge for two counts and their left forward outside three- turn (skater A’s (the follow’s) Step 31b) for one count. During these fast turns (walk-around threes) a firm waltz hold, upright position and tight footwork are very important, and the partners must remain opposite skating around the same axis. Step 33 is a left backward outside edge for skater A (the follow) and a cross roll three-turn for skater B (the lead) in closed hold. For skater A (the follow), Step 34 is a right forward outside double three, with the first three-turn being turned on count six and the right backward inside three turned on count three of the next measure. Skater B’s (the lead’s) Step 34a is a left backward outside edge, and skater B’s (the lead’s) Step 34b is a right forward outside edge changing into Kilian hold as skater A (the follow) turns their first three-turn. Step 35 is a cross behind left forward inside edge for both skaters held for two counts, and Step 36 is a right forward inside edge in preparation for the restart. Focus Areas Focus Area 1 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 1 – 4 Skater B (Lead): LFO3, RBO, LFO, RFI-Ch, LFI, XB RFO Skater A (Follow): LFO3, RBO, LFO, RFI-Ch, LFI Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, and timing. Footwork should be neat and tidy throughout the Focus Area. Three turns and changes of lobe should be controlled, and undulating knee action should exemplify the waltz expression. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead): Steps 12 & 13 Skater A (Follow): Step 7 Skater B (Lead): CR-RFO, LFI-Ch, RFO3-Sw Skater A (Follow): RFO3/RBIO￾Tw1 Skater B (Lead): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Correct cross-roll action with the free foot crossing over the skating foot above the knee. Three turn should be smooth and turned on “one” (beat four of the step) Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. The three turn should be smooth and the change of edge should be controlled. The free leg should be crossed in front of the skating leg during the twizzle. The exit of the twizzle should be controlled, and the skater should not be “falling out” of the Focus Area. Focus Area 3 Skater B (Lead): Steps 22 & 23 Skater A (Follow): Steps 27 & 28 Skater B (Lead): CR-RFO-Sw, LFI3-Sw Skater A (Follow): RFI￾Tw1½/RBO, LBO-Tw1/LBO Skater B (Lead): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and 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. Skater A (Follow): Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. Twizzles should be quick (executed during one beat) and effortless, and the exit edges held with a smooth, running edge. Assessment Requirements Mandatory Requirements: (4 of 4 successful)