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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 98 STAR 10C – Quickstep Music Tempo Pattern Inventor Quickstep 2/4 • 56 measures of 2 beats per minute • 112 beats per minute Set Reginald J. Wilkie and Daphne B. Wallis First Performed London, Westminster Ice Rink, 1938 Description This dance is skated in Kilian hold throughout with both partners skating the same steps. To ensure a really good performance, it is essential that the couple remain hip to hip - that is with skater B’s (the lead’s) right hip against skater A’s (the follow’s) left. The Quickstep must be danced in keeping with the music that is fast and of bright character. For true edges to be skated, it is essential that the dance be started approximately on the midline at the end of the ice surface. The sequence of steps requires approximately the length of the ice surface and the direction of the edges shown in the diagram must be adhered to. Steps 1 and 2 form a chassé sequence, while steps 3 to 5 form a progressive sequence. Step 5 is a 4 beat left forward outside edge forming the first part of a closed swing S step. The exit edge from the S step is held for 3 beats; the free foot first remains forward, then is drawn down beside the skating foot and swung smoothly outward and backward to assist the knee action to make the change of edge, although optional positions for the free leg are permitted. The change of edge should be distinct to define the shape of the lobe. The remaining steps should be skated with vitality and the edges of steps 7 to 9 should be as deep as possible. Step 7 is started crossed behind while step 9 is crossed in front. Step 10 is held for 4 beats, is a deep outside edge started with a cross behind towards the side/long barrier. The transition from step 10 to step 11 can be made with ease if the right backward outside edge is well controlled. Steps 13 to 18 are skated lightly but distinctly, and care must be taken to maintain the curvature of the pattern. Steps 13 to 15 form a progressive sequence. Step 16 is a cross roll, step 17 is a crossed behind inside to outside change of edge, and step 18 is crossed in front. On step 17 a definite change of edge is executed with the right foot held in front ready for step 18. Suggested Introductory Steps Skater B (Lead): RFO (2), LFO (2), RFO (2), LFO (1), RFI-Pr (1), LFO (2), RFO (2) Skater A (Follow): RFO (2), LFO (2), RFO (2), LFO (1), RFI-Pr (1), LFO (2), RFO (2) Focus Areas Focus Area 1 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 5-6 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): LFO, Sw￾ClSSt, RBIO. Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. The skater must complete the turn by swinging the free leg closely past the skating foot from back to front. The instep of the free foot is then brought to the heel of the skating foot before being placed on the ice for the turn. The new free leg extends to the front before being brought back in for a side to back extension to initiate the RBIO change of edge. Focus Area 2 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): Steps 13-18 Skater B (Lead) & Skater A (Follow): LFO, RFI-Pr, LFO, CR-RFO, XB-LFIO, XF-RFI. Correct steps, turns, foot placement and timing. The skater must use proper progressive, cross roll and cross step technique while keeping the knees light and moving quickly to the beat of the music. The change of edge must be clear and definite with the free leg placed in front ready to cross in front for step 18.