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2026-27 Partnered Free Dance Test Requirements

United States · English · 7 pages

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Partnered Free Dance Test Requirements This chart reflects the rules in place for the 2026-27 season. Underlined changes are in effect for tests taken on or after June 1, 2026. Version 1.0, 5/27/26 JN Level Lifts Dance Spin Step Sequence Twizzles Notes Standard and Skate United Bronze 2:25 maximum 2 different types of Short Lifts max 8 secs Combination lifts not permitted. 1 Dance Spin A spin skated by the couple together in any hold. To be performed on the spot around a common axis on one foot with or without change(s) of foot by one or both partners. Min. 3 revs. on 1 foot by both partners 1 Step Sequence in Hold Midline, Diagonal or Circular The step sequence must fit the definition of one of the required step sequence options (circular, midline or diagonal in hold), and must utilize the full ice surface. Should include a variety of steps and turns and must include three-turns and C steps executed by both partners Not Permitted Elements: Stops, pattern retrogressions and loops are not permitted in the step sequence. Hand-in-hand hold not permitted with fully extended arms. Dance spins and pirouettes are stops. Max 1 Synchronized Twizzle At least one full rotation by each partner. Synchronized twizzle may be skated anywhere in the program except in the required step sequence. Extra elements may be added without penalty See Dance Glossary for descriptions of specific elements Music should adhere to Rule 8095 (E). Kneeling or sliding on two knees or sitting on the ice is not allowed and will be considered as a fall by the technical panel. Touching the ice with hand(s) is not allowed Illegal Elements - Jumps of more than one revolution except Jump Entry and/or Jump Exit - Lying on the ice - Illegal lift movement/pose Standard and Skate United Pre-Silver Partnered Free Dance Test 2:40 maximum 2 different types of Short Lifts max 8 secs Combination lifts not permitted. 1 Dance Spin A spin skated by the couple together in any hold. To be performed on the spot around a common axis on one foot with or without change(s) of foot by one or both partners. Min. 3 revs. on 1 foot by both partners 1 Step Sequence in Hold (Style B) Midline, Diagonal, Circular or Serpentine Must utilize the full ice surface Should include a variety of steps and turns and must include three-turns, C steps and brackets executed by both partners Specification to Style B: Not Permitted: - Stops - Loops - Retrogression - Hand in hand hold with fully extended arms cannot be established - Separations of more than two arm lengths and/or exceeding 5 seconds Dance spins and pirouettes are stops. 1 Synchronized Twizzle Min. 1 rev. by both partners Extra elements may be added without penalty See Dance Glossary for descriptions of specific elements Music should adhere to Rule 8095 (E). Kneeling or sliding on two knees or sitting on the ice is not allowed and will be considered as a fall by the technical panel. Touching the ice with hand(s) is not allowed Illegal Elements Jumps of more than one revolution except Jump Entry and/or Jump Exit - Lying on the ice - Illegal lift movement/pose