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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 15 STAR 2 STAR 2A – Dutch Waltz Music Tempo Pattern Inventor Waltz 3/4 • 46 measures of 3 beats per minute • 138 beats per minute Set George Muller First Performed Colorado Springs, 1948 Description The dance starts in one corner of the rink, progressing down the side and across the end where it repeats down the other side and across the end to the start: thus, requiring two sequences of the dance for one round of the rink. The dance is skated to slow, deliberate waltz music and consists mostly of progressive sequences interspersed with long rolling edges. It thus allows beginners to devote their attention to getting the feel of the music instead of worrying about complicated steps and allows them to enjoy rhythmical motion in their skating. Upright position, good carriage, and easy flow without too much effort are desired in the dance. The partners should strive for unison of free leg swings and soft knee action throughout the dance. The dance is skated in Kilian hold. Suggested Introductory Steps Skater B: LFO (3), RFO (3) Skater A: LFO (3), RFO (3) Focus Areas Focus Area 1 B steps and A steps (Lead & Follow): Steps 1-3 B steps and A steps (Lead & Follow): LFO, RFI-Pr, LFO. Skaters are expected to perform the progressive correctly (without crossover) on a strong curve with upright carriage. Focus Area 2 B steps and A steps (Lead & Follow): Steps 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 are expected to perform steps 9 & 10 as a proper progressive with the free leg on step 10 extending under and back. Assessment Requirements Mandatory Requirements: (3 of 4 successful, including Timing) - Correct timing throughout dance, with two timing errors permitted (no more than 4 steps off time in a pattern/sequence) - Minimum 2 of 3 Focus Areas must be successful Full Pattern Assessment Requirements: - Minimum 2 of 3 Full Pattern Assessment Criteria must be Silver or better