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INTERNATIONAL SOLO ICE DANCE COMPETITION GUIDELINES – GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS SEASON 2026-2027

Switzerland · English · 33 pages

Live federation-linked copy checked 14 September 2026; 2026/27 international solo competition guidelines, not a Swiss test ladder. Original-language text is shown as extracted. An original-page image is provided for diagram-only pages and the British skills guides. Extracted table text can lose column alignment; check the original before interpreting a table.

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INTERNATIONAL SOLO ICE DANCE COMPETITION GUIDELINES – GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS SEASON 2026-2027 original page 9
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2.4 Solo Ice Dance Advanced Novice Requirements 2.4.1 Characteristics of Levels for Advanced Novice Pattern Dances 2026/27 Season: Blues and Paso Doble + Choreographic Exit Element of choice (must be performed after the last step of the Paso Doble and not to be repeated in Free Dance) There will be 3 Key Points described and up to Level 4 will be evaluated Basic Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 50% of the Pattern 75% of the Pattern 75% of the Pattern 90% of the Pattern 100% of the Pattern Dance Element is Dance Element is Dance Element is Dance Element is Dance Element is completed completed completed completed completed without AND AND AND interruption 1 Key Point is 2 Key Points are 3 Key Points are AND correctly correctly correctly 3 Key Points are executed executed executed correctly executed *See Appendix A, page 30 2.4.2 Free Dance Requirements for Solo Ice Dance Advanced Novice Duration 2:20 +/- 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. Must have at least one obvious change of tempo/rhythm and expression; this change may be gradual or immediate. 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 2026/27 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. Step Sequence One (1) Style B Midline, Diagonal, Circular Note: The pattern of the Step Sequence (Style B) must maintain the integrity or basic shape of the chosen pattern and must be a different pattern type than the Choreographic Character Step Sequence if chosen. Not permitted: stops, loops, and retrogressions. Sequential One (1) Set of Sequential Twizzles. Two twizzles skated one after the other with up Twizzle Series to two (2) steps in between twizzles. (When the skating foot leaves the ice, a step is complete. Each push, including a scooter push, and/or transfer of weight while on two feet between twizzles is considered as a step) Choreographic Two (2) chosen from the following: Elements ● Choreographic Character Step Sequence (started with a stop or skidding movement) *For season 2026/27, one (1) retrogressions or loop is permitted. ● Choreographic Sliding Movement ● Choreographic Spinning Movement ● Choreographic Twizzling Movement Note: May not repeat Choreographic Element Chosen as exit to Paso Doble. (A repeated Choreographic Element will receive the * symbol and receive no value but no additional deduction will be given.) Maximum Level Up to Level 3 will be considered for Level. *See page 22 for list of Choreographic Restrictions. Touching the ice with hand(s) on purpose when not permitted will be considered an illegal element. 9