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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 9 General Assessment Requirements & Considerations The chart below provides general assessment requirements and considerations for all dances. General assessment requirements & considerations for all dances Attire Skating attire such as a dress or pants (athletic attire) may be worn by the skater, regardless of gender. Focus Areas Focus Areas are a step or series of steps that have been identified in each dance as areas of significant importance. There are two to three Focus Areas in each dance that must be successfully completed. Introductory steps Introductory steps should be simple in nature with step one of each dance beginning on the strong beat (count one) of the music. Suggested introductory steps have been provided for each dance. Music The skater may choose music from the ISU – 2001 Revised Version or any Skate Canada approved music for their dance assessment. Required patterns/sequences A skater must perform a minimum of two complete patterns/sequences for each dance. In the Gold Rhythm Dance (Gold C), the selected pattern dance for the Pattern Dance Element is only required to be performed for one complete pattern/sequence. Solo, Shadow or Partner All dances, including the Gold Rhythm Dance, may be performed as a solo, shadow or partnered dance for assessment. Steps performed Skaters may perform either the B steps (lead steps) or the A steps (follow steps) regardless of gender. Timing Skaters are expected to perform dances at the STAR 6 – Gold level with accurate timing. One timing error is permitted per dance. The number of steps constituting a timing error is found in the Mandatory Requirements for each pattern dance.