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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 39 STAR 5B Dance - Elements Element CONTENT LFO Open C Step Definition: The LFO open C step is executed on an LFO edge with full extension of the free foot held behind the skater. The skater will then bring the heel of the free foot to the inner side of the skating foot before transferring the weight onto a RBO edge with the left free leg then staying close to the skating leg in preparation for the next step which would be a LBI edge. The timing for this C step is 1 beat on the LFO edge and 1 beat on the RBO edge. Only one LFO open C step will be performed. Performance Example: The skater may start with skating as they prepare to perform the element identified above. Mandatory Requirement: - Meet the definition of the element FO Double Knee Bend Definition: A FO double knee bend initiates on a FO edge that is created by a blade push with the free leg fully extending behind the skater at an approximately 30-degree angle. The skating knee at the beginning of the edge is bent and held for 1 count before it rises for 1 count and then returns to a bent position for 2 additional counts. The edge is 4 counts in total (1+1+2). The skater will perform an RFO double knee bend and an LFO double knee bend. Performance Example: The skater may start with skating as they prepare to perform the element identified above. The skater may restart or perform a series of skating steps between each FO Double Knee Bend. Mandatory Requirement: - Meet the definition of the element Forward Progressive – Swing Roll Sequence Definition: The skater may gain speed before commencing this sequence. Start the sequence with an LFO progressive exiting on a LFO edge (LFO, RFI-Pr, LFO edge) with a timing count of 1+1+2. The skater will then bring their feet together before performing a RFO-SwR with the free foot behind for 2 counts on a bent skating knee and then rise up as the free foot passes to the front and hold for 2 counts (2+2). Repeat this sequence. Using an axis, skaters must perform a minimum of four consecutive roll sequences, two on each foot. Performance Example: The skater may start with skating as they prepare to perform the element identified above. The skater may restart or perform a series of skating steps to then perform the roll sequence in the opposite direction and foot. Mandatory Requirement: - Meet the definition of the element