Masters Free
Dance
Free Dance Skaters signing up for this category will compete against other Elite Masters Ice Dancers. The technical requirements are the same as those for the category “Gold Free Dance”.
Gold Free
Dance
Free Dance In accordance with Rule 610 and all pertinent ISU Communications.
The requirements for a well-balanced program are:
A maximum of two (2) different dance lifts, 1 short lift with a maximum duration of 6 sec. and 1 long lift with a maximum duration of 12 seconds; OR three (3) different types of short lifts.
A maximum of one (1) Dance Spin, with optional positions. A simple spin with no change of foot consisting of at least three (3) rotations for each partner or a Combination Spin with a change of foot consisting of at least three (3) rotations on each foot is permitted.
A maximum of one (1) Circular in hold Step Sequence (clockwise or anti-clockwise.)
A maximum of one (1) set of Synchronized Twizzles with up to three (3) steps between.
Duration: maximum three (3) minutes and 10 seconds, but may be less.
VOCAL MUSIC MAY BE USED.
Factors for program components
Skating Skills 1.25
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements 1.75
Performance/Execution 1.00
Composition/Choreography 1.00
Interpretation/Timing 1.00
Silver Free
Dance
Free Dance In accordance with Rule 610 and all pertinent ISU Communications.
The requirements for a well-balanced program are:
A maximum of one (1) dance lift, with a maximum duration of 6 sec.
A maximum of one (1) Diagonal in hold Step Sequence.
A maximum of one (1) set of Synchronized Twizzles with up to three (3) steps between.
A maximum of one (1) Dance Spin with optional positions. A simple spin with no change of foot consisting of at least three (3) revolutions for each partner or a Combination Spin with a change of foot consisting of at least three (3) rotations on each foot is permitted.
Duration: maximum two (2) minutes and 40 seconds, but may be less.
VOCAL MUSIC MAY BE USED.
Factors for program components
Skating Skills 1.25
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements 1.75
Performance/Execution 1.00
Composition/Choreography 1.00
Interpretation/Timing 1.00
Bronze Free
Dance
Free Dance In accordance with Rule 610 and all pertinent ISU Communications.
The requirements for a well-balanced program are:
A maximum of one (1) dance lift, with a maximum duration of 6 sec.
A maximum of one (1) Diagonal in hold Step Sequence.
A maximum of one (1) Dance Spin with optional positions. A simple spin with no change of foot consisting of at least three (3) revolutions for each partner or a Combination Spin with a change of foot consisting of at least three (3) rotations on each foot is permitted.
Duration: maximum two (2) minutes, but may be less.
VOCAL MUSIC MAY BE USED.
Factors for program components
Skating Skills 1.25
Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements 1.75
Performance/Execution 1.00
Composition/Choreography 1.00
Interpretation/Timing 1.00