In this a short program consists of up to 8 required elements with connecting steps, to be completed in 2 minutes 50 seconds. Jumps, spins, and step sequences are common to short programs.
Pair Skating
This is performed by two skaters (a male and a female) skating in unison and harmony to non-vocal music. In a short program for pairs, skaters must show 8 required elements with connecting steps within 2 minutes 50 seconds. The program may be of a shorter length if all the required elements are completed. These include-
One overhead lift
One twist lift
A solo jump
One solo spin
One combination pairs spin
One death spiral
One step sequence
Ice Dancing
The ice dance couple comprises of a man and a woman. It includes compulsory dances, an original dance and free dancing. Ice dancing often looks like ballroom dancing on ice but the couples may perform any variety of dance styles.
Compulsory dances consist of set pattern dances and optional pattern dances set to music. They are judged on the accuracy of positions, movements, and steps.
In the original dance, couples dance to music with a prescribed tempo, which changes every year. Vocal music is allowed in ice dancing.
The free dance is unrestricted and the skaters select the mood and tempo of the dance. Four minutes are allowed to the skaters to show their full range of technical skills, interpretation and inventiveness.
Updated On :14 Jun, 2022
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