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Updated requirements for 2025-26 International Solo Dance

Switzerland · English · 30 pages

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6 2.2 Solo Ice Dance Basic Novice Requirements 2.2.1 Characteristics of Levels for Basic Novice Pattern Dances 2025/26 Season: Willow Waltz and Tango Canasta All dances are without Key Points and evaluated up to level 1 The Judges evaluate the Pattern Dance with GOE Basic Level Level 1 50% of Pattern Dance is completed. 75% of Pattern Dance is completed. 2.2.2 Free Dance Requirements for Solo Ice Dance Basic Novice Duration 1:30 +/- 10 seconds Music The music must have a rhythmic beat. The music may be without a rhythmic beat for up to 10 seconds at the beginning or end of the program and another 10 seconds during the program. May be vocal and must be suitable for ice dance as a sport discipline. Edge Element One (1) Short Edge Element, but no more. The edge element must be held in position for a minimum of three (3) seconds but cannot exceed eight (8) seconds. Spin One (1) Dance Spin, but no more. – Specifications for Season 2025/26 Dance Spin – A spin to be performed on the spot on one foot with or without change(s) of foot by the skater. *Flying Spins or Flying Entries are illegal elements. Choreographic Character Step Sequence One (1) Choreographic Character Step Sequence performed on the short axis and started with a stop or skidding movement. Not permitted: Touching the ice with any other part of the body than the blades (or one (1) knee), stops, pattern retrogressions, loops. Dance spins will be considered an extra element if the requirements for Basic Level are met. Edge Elements that meet the requirements for a basic level will be called as an extra element. Sequential Twizzle Series One (1) Set of Sequential Twizzles. Two twizzles skated one right after the other with up to one step in between twizzles. (Each push, including a scooter push, and/or transfer of weight while on two feet between twizzles is considered as a step) Maximum Level Up to Level 1 will be considered for Level. *See page 20 for list of Choreographic Restrictions