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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 32 STAR 4B – Fiesta Tango Music Tempo Pattern Inventor Tango 4/4 • 27 measures of 4 beats • 108 beats per minute Set George Muller First Performed Colorado Springs, 1948 Description The dance starts in reverse Kilian hold. At steps 10 and 11, partners change to Kilian hold while executing the open C step. Steps 11 to 15 are danced in Kilian hold, and as partners change from backward to forward skating at step 16, they take reverse Kilian hold again to start the dance sequence over. Skater A (the follow) should be a little ahead of skater B (the lead) at the beginning of step 9 (LFO) to avoid interference at the open C step. The tempo of the Fiesta is slow, tango rhythm, and partners should strive for upright carriage, soft knee action, easy flow, and smooth leg swings. Step 8 allows for a very pleasing interpretation. The skating knee is well bent at the beginning of the stroke. At the count of three, the free leg swings forward, the change of edge is executed with the full swing of the free leg at the end of count four, and then the free leg swings back at the count of one of the next measure. If preferred, the free leg may remain in front after the change of edge. The use of the free leg on step 8 can add a great deal to the character of the dance, but, however it is used, the change of edge must be executed on the correct beat as shown in the diagram. The sequence of steps allows for easy, rhythmical movements and partners should be able to interpret the music and skate the steps in a very pleasing tango style. Suggested Introductory Steps Skater B (Lead): LRFO (2), LFO (2), RFI (4) Skater A (Follow): LRFO (2), LFO (2), RFI (4) Focus Areas Focus Area 1 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 5-7 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): LFO, CR-RFO, XB-LFI. Skaters are expected to execute a proper cross roll with a blade push and definite outside to outside edge lobe change. The cross behind should have neat feet with a tight cross. Free leg position optional. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Step 8 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): RFOI. On this step the free leg will start behind for 2 beats and move in front for 2 beats while on the outside edge, executing a swing roll action. The free leg will then swing back to execute a change of edge. The FI edge will be held for 2 beats with the free leg externally rotated and skating knee bent. Focus Area 3 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 10-12 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): RFI, LBI, RBO. Solid open C step technique should be evident with neat feet. BO edge should be stable with a solid knee bend and good free leg extension to the front. Assessment Requirements Mandatory Requirements: (3 of 4 successful, including Timing) - correct timing throughout dance, with one timing error 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.