Program Components – Single Skating, Pair Skating, Ice Dance
Program Components – Single Skating, Pair Skating, Ice Dance SKATING SKILLS TRANSITIONS PERFORMANCE COMPOSITION INTERPRETATION Defined by overall cleanness and The varied and purposeful use of Involvement of the An intentionally developed and/or The personal, creative, and sureness, edge control and flow intricate footwork, positions, Skater/Pair/Couple physically, original arrangement of all types genuine translation of the rhythm, over the ice surface movements and holds that link all emotionally and intellectually as of movements according to the character and content of music to demonstrated by a command of elements. they deliver the intent of the principles of musical phrase, movement on ice. the skating vocabulary (edges, music and composition. space, pattern, and structure. turns, steps, etc.), the clarity of technique and the use of effortless power to accelerate and vary speed. Use of deep edges, steps and Continuity of movements from Physical, emotional, intellectual Purpose Movement and steps in time to turns one element to another involvement (Idea, concept, vision, mood) the music (Timing) Balance, rhythmic knee action Expression of the music’s Variety (including variety of holds and precision of foot placement Projection Pattern/Ice coverage character/feeling and rhythm, in Ice Dance) when clearly identifiable Flow and glide Multidimensional use of space Use of finesse to reflect the Difficulty Carriage & Clarity of movement and design of movements details and nuances of the music Varied use of power, speed and Relationship
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