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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 18 STAR 2B – Canasta Tango Music Tempo Pattern Inventor Tango 4/4 - 26 measures of 4 beats - 104 beats per minute Set James B. Francis First Performed The University Skating Club, Toronto, 1951 Description This dance is skated in reverse Kilian hold. It is a very simple dance with a threefold purpose: first, to introduce the tango rhythm to those at the STAR 2 dance level; second, to give the skater experience in the large eight￾count half circles, giving them more speed and confidence in their edges; third, to provide variety for the less experienced dancers. If the fundamental rules of skating and dancing are observed, there should be no particular difficulty with this dance. The first chassé (steps 3 and 4) is done with both feet side by side on count 4; be sure to transfer the weight to the right foot though - do not skate on both feet at the same time. The other chassé is slightly different, it is called a slide chassé. As the weight is transferred to the new skating foot, the free foot slides off the ice in front of the skater, returning close beside the skating foot just in time for a smooth transition to the next edge. Judicious use of knee action on these edges can do a great deal to help the tango expression. Here, too, is a good place for the beginner to practice extending the free leg as straight as possible, and pointing the toe down, not up. The skater should watch that steps 9-13 are skated on a good edge so that step 14 RFO can be aimed somewhat toward the centre of the rink, and so placed accurately as shown on the diagram. This step (14) may be started, optionally, with a cross roll in which the right foot crosses in front of the left foot at the end of step 13 and the push onto the RFO is made from outside of the left foot. An effort should be made to keep the feet fairly close together at the start of the transition, but it is of utmost importance that a toe push be avoided. Neat footwork, tango expression and good carriage should be maintained throughout the dance. Suggested Introductory Steps Skater B (Lead): LFO (2), RFO (2), LFO (2), RFO(2) Skater A (Follow): LFO (2), RFO (2), LFO (2), RFO(2) Focus Areas Focus Area 1 Skater B & Skater A (Lead & Follow): Steps 2-4 Skater B & Skater A (Lead & Follow): RFI-Pr, LFO, RFI-Ch. Skaters should demonstrate a strong curve with proper progressive- chassé technique. Focus Area 2 Skater B & Skater A (Lead & Follow): Steps 6,7 Skater B & Skater A (Lead & Follow): RFO, LFI-SlCh. Skaters should demonstrate strong blade push followed by a fully extended free foot on the slide. Focus Area 3 Skater B & Skater A (Lead & Follow): Steps 9,10 Skater B & Skater A (Lead & Follow): LFO, RFI-SlCh. Skaters should demonstrate strong blade push followed by a fully extended free foot on the slide. 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