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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 24 STAR 3B Dance - Elements Element CONTENT Backward Progressives Definition: A step or sequence of backward steps in which the free foot passes the skating foot before it is placed on the ice, thereby bringing the new free foot off the ice in front of the new skating foot. The skater performs a backward blade push onto an outside edge, fully extending the free leg to the front of their body and allowing the free foot to pass the skating foot and step down on an inside edge without crossing behind into the circle. The foot that was on the outside edge then executes a backward thrust from the outside edge by pushing forward, with the foot slightly turned into the centre of the circle, until it is fully extended. The free foot then comes back to the skating foot to start the next step. Skaters must perform consecutive backward progressives around a full circle the approximate size of a hockey circle in both directions. Performance Example: Skaters will repeat the 2-step sequence described above around a circle (approximate size of a hockey circle) until they have completed a full circle in one direction. The skater will then perform backward progressives on the circle in the opposite direction. The skater’s upper body is rotated towards the centre of the circle with a strong core position. Arms are extended and placed over the circle. Mandatory Requirement: - Meet the definition of the element Backward Chassés Definition: A series of two backward edges (usually outside, inside) in which on the second edge the free foot is placed on the ice beside the skating foot, but not ahead of or behind it, and the free foot is lifted with the blade parallel to the ice. The skater performs a blade push onto an outside edge, fully extending the free foot to the front of their body and then bringing the free foot to step beside the skating foot to allow the inside foot to rise off the ice slightly with the blade parallel to the ice. The free foot then comes back to the skating foot to start the next step. Skaters must perform consecutive backward chassés around a full circle the approximate size of a hockey circle in both directions. Performance Example: Skaters will repeat the 2-step sequence described above around a circle (approximate size of a hockey circle) until they have completed a full circle in one direction. The skater will then perform backward chassés on the circle in the opposite direction. The skater’s upper body is rotated towards the centre of the circle with a strong core position. Arms are extended and placed over the circle. Mandatory Requirement: - Meet the definition of the element