Skating Skills
- deep, quiet, sure, seemingly effortless edges
-deep/fluid knee action
- elegant & precise steps/turns
- seamless use of all directions
- effortless acceleration
- extensive skill range for bothLinking Footwork/Movements
- difficult, intriguing, varied network of edges/steps/turns/holds for both;
- one move flows seamlessly into the next
- creative pattern and lobes
- creative linking of Pattern Dance and Creative Part (SD): 100%
Performance/Execution
- move as one, superb matchingPerformance/Execution
- elegant /sophisticated style
- refined line of body and limbs
- precise execution of body movements
- both spellbinding
- projection exceptional (to audience or in themselves’ if music requires)
Composition/Choreography
- wide range of steps, moves, and required elements superbly motivated by music;
- wide range of steps, moves, and required elements superbly motivated by music;
- ingenious use of music /space /symmetry
- memorable highlights distributed evenly;
- change of pace/tempo incorporated seamlessly;
- total utilization of personal and public space;
- choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 100%
Interpretation/Timing
Interpretation/Timing
- skaters/music/nuances as one – motivation from “heart”
- wide range of inspired movements/ gestures
- skaters stay “in character” for the whole program;
- exceptional ability to relate as one and to reflect music/theme;
- superb and understandable expression of the music’s style and character;
- timing: 100% correct
= primarily to rhythmic beat SD &FD
= primarily to rhythmic beat SD &FD
= program well synchronized with musical phrasing;
- PD started on count 1;
- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct
8.25-9.00 (Superior)
Skating Skills
Skating Skills
- Strong, sure, fluid edges
- supple knee action
- stylish, precise, interesting & neat steps/turns
- ease in accelerating even during difficult steps
- always multidirectional
- broad skill range for both
Linking Footwork/Movements
- difficult, varied, sequences of edges/steps/turns/holds for both throughout
Linking Footwork/Movements
- difficult, varied, sequences of edges/steps/turns/holds for both throughout
- one move flows easily into the next;
- superior ice coverage;
- creative linking of Pattern Dance and Creative Part (SD): 100%
- coordinated movements- excellent matching
- superb carriage & lines
- effortless change of difficult holds
- project strongly
Composition/Choreography
Composition/Choreography
- superior choreography-clearly understandable
- variety of innovative moves that develop theme
- change of pace/tempo incorporated with ease;
- excellent use of music /space/symmetry;
- choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 90%
Interpretation/Timing
Interpretation/Timing
- skaters and music meld – internal motivation;
- very good range of interesting movements/gestures;
- excellent ability to relate as one to reflect music/theme;
- excellent and understandable expression of the music’s style and character;
- timing: 100% correct as above
- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct
7.25-8.00 (Very Good)
Skating Skills
- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct
7.25-8.00 (Very Good)
Skating Skills
- strong, sure, confident edges
- strong, flexible knee action
- polished & clean steps/turns
- very good use of multidirections
- ability to accelerate easily
- wide skill range 75% of time for both
Linking Footwork/Movements
- series of variable edges/steps/turns and poses/holds for bothLinking Footwork/Movements
- variety and complexity of pattern steps/turns/holds for both
- fluid and intentional movements from one move to another
- varied use of holds with face to face positions;
- creative linking of Pattern Dance and Creative Part (SD):100%
Performance/Execution
Performance/Execution
- move as couple – matched with ease
- easy use of change of all holds
- excellent carriage/lines;
- both project most of time
Composition/Choreography
- interesting moves derived from theme
- very good use of music /space/symmetry
- unity of skaters in use of music, content;
- directed to all sides of the rink;
- choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 80%
Interpretation/Timing
- skating/music integrated – very good internal motivation;
Interpretation/Timing
- skating/music integrated – very good internal motivation;
- skaters stay “in character” for over 75% of program;
- very good partner relationship
- very good and understandable expression of the music’s style and character;
- timing: 100% correct as above
- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct
6.25-7.00 (Good)
Skating Skills
- reasonable, sure edges- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct
6.25-7.00 (Good)
Skating Skills
- good knee action
- good variety of steps/turns – all directions with ease 75% of the time;
- gain and maintain speed and flow easily;
- good skill range for both
Linking Footwork/Movements
- difficulty and variety of edges/steps/ turns for both for 75 % of time;
- minimal use of cross cuts or running
- some breaks in continuity
- varied use of holds with a predominance of face to face positions;
- creative linking of Pattern Dance and Creative Part (SD): 100%
Performance/Execution
Performance/Execution
-good unison-move as couple 75% of time;
- good line of body and limbs and good carriage
- both are able to project 75% of time
Composition/Choreography
- known & some interesting, creative moves that use rhythm(s) effectively
- good variation of speed according to music;
- known & some interesting, creative moves that use rhythm(s) effectively
- good variation of speed according to music;
- good distribution of highlights;
- use of creative set-ups for required elements;
- very good use of ice pattern;
- choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 70%
Interpretation/Timing
Interpretation/Timing
- skating fits music well;
- movements in character 75% of time
- skaters able to play with music
- partner relationship 75% of time
- good and understandable expression of the music’s style and character
- timing: 90% correct as above and
- PD started on count 1
- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct
5.25-6.00 (Above Average)
Skating Skills
- PD started on count 1
- expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct
5.25-6.00 (Above Average)
Skating Skills
- moderately sure edges
- some variety of knee action, steps, turns;
- even speed and flow throughout;
- above average skill range for both
Linking Footwork/Movements
Linking Footwork/Movements
- limited use of cross cuts or running,
- above average use of holds with many face to face positions
- creative linking of Pattern Dance and Creative Part (SD):
Performance/Execution
Performance/Execution
- unison broken occasionally
- above average carriage/lines with some breaks;
- consistent, pleasing line of body and limbs;
- projection skills variable but both are able to project
Composition/Choreography- variable moves often related to theme and music;
- program highlights generally well distributed but focused occasionally to one side;
- interesting composition;
- above average use of change of pace;
- above average use of ice pattern;
- variation of speed according to music
- choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 60%
Interpretation/Timing
-slight difference in motivation of moves;
-above average use of accents/nuances;
-above average expressions of rhythms or theme;
-above average emotional connection to music;
-reasonable partner relationship;
-timing: 80% correct as above and
-PD started on count 1
-expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct
4.25-5.00 (Average)
Skating Skills
-shallow edges with variable edge quality and shallow knee action;
-average range of steps/turns and multidirectional 50% of the time;
-skill level similar abilities
-consistent speed and flow 50% of the time
Linking Footwork/Movements
-an equal proportion of simplicity and difficulty;
-one partner has some sections with simple workload;
-varied use of holds with several face to face positions;
-creative linking of Pattern Dance and creative part (SD): 50%
Performance/Execution
-unison sometimes broken;
-carriage/lines variable-mostly pleasing posture;
-reasonable line of body and limbs;
-only one projects or both only 50% of time
Composition/Choreography
-program corresponds well with music;
-elements generally well distributed but sometimes too much emphasis to one side of the rink;
-choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 50%
Interpretation/Timing
-skating fits music with minor exceptions;
-some motivated moves;
-moderate use of accents and nuances;
-correct and understandable expression of the music's style and character;
-partner relationship 50% of time
-timing: 70% correct as above and
-PD started on count 1
-expression of rhythms (SD): 90% correct
3.25-4.00 (Fair)
Skating Skills
-some flat edges;
-limited knee edges-stiff at times;
-few steps/turns-able to skate in all directions on simple turns and for some difficult turns;
-variable skills for both and occasionaly differing ability;
-lack flow-some change in speed
Linking Footwork/Movements
-some basic edges/steps;
-some simple turns/poses/holds;
-one partner performs difficulty and other on 2 feet in some sections;
-little use of partner facing hold;
-simple linking of Pattern Dance and creative part (SD)
Performance/Execution
-variable unison;
-variable line of body and limbs/carriage/extensions;
-holds relatively stable;
-only one projects 50% of the time or both only occasionally project
Composition/Choreography
-some isolated groups of moves that fit the music/theme;
-music is background for difficult elements;
-often program directed to judges side;
-reasonable placement of elements on surface;
-choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 40%
Interpretation/Timing
-some motivated moves but often seem meaningless;
-appropriate use of music but expression is fair and they weave in and out of character;
-some partner relationship;
-timing: 70% correct as above and
-PD started on count 1;
-expression of rhythms SD: 75% correct
2.25-3.00 (Weak)
-above average use of accents/nuances;
-above average expressions of rhythms or theme;
-above average emotional connection to music;
-reasonable partner relationship;
-timing: 80% correct as above and
-PD started on count 1
-expression of rhythms SD: 100% correct
4.25-5.00 (Average)
Skating Skills
-shallow edges with variable edge quality and shallow knee action;
-average range of steps/turns and multidirectional 50% of the time;
-skill level similar abilities
-consistent speed and flow 50% of the time
Linking Footwork/Movements
-an equal proportion of simplicity and difficulty;
-one partner has some sections with simple workload;
-varied use of holds with several face to face positions;
-creative linking of Pattern Dance and creative part (SD): 50%
Performance/Execution
-unison sometimes broken;
-carriage/lines variable-mostly pleasing posture;
-reasonable line of body and limbs;
-only one projects or both only 50% of time
Composition/Choreography
-program corresponds well with music;
-elements generally well distributed but sometimes too much emphasis to one side of the rink;
-choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 50%
Interpretation/Timing
-skating fits music with minor exceptions;
-some motivated moves;
-moderate use of accents and nuances;
-correct and understandable expression of the music's style and character;
-partner relationship 50% of time
-timing: 70% correct as above and
-PD started on count 1
-expression of rhythms (SD): 90% correct
3.25-4.00 (Fair)
Skating Skills
-some flat edges;
-limited knee edges-stiff at times;
-few steps/turns-able to skate in all directions on simple turns and for some difficult turns;
-variable skills for both and occasionaly differing ability;
-lack flow-some change in speed
Linking Footwork/Movements
-some basic edges/steps;
-some simple turns/poses/holds;
-one partner performs difficulty and other on 2 feet in some sections;
-little use of partner facing hold;
-simple linking of Pattern Dance and creative part (SD)
Performance/Execution
-variable unison;
-variable line of body and limbs/carriage/extensions;
-holds relatively stable;
-only one projects 50% of the time or both only occasionally project
Composition/Choreography
-some isolated groups of moves that fit the music/theme;
-music is background for difficult elements;
-often program directed to judges side;
-reasonable placement of elements on surface;
-choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 40%
Interpretation/Timing
-some motivated moves but often seem meaningless;
-appropriate use of music but expression is fair and they weave in and out of character;
-some partner relationship;
-timing: 70% correct as above and
-PD started on count 1;
-expression of rhythms SD: 75% correct
2.25-3.00 (Weak)
Skating Skills
-short and weak steps/flat edges;
-little power-toe pushing or wide stepping 75% of the time;
-few steps/turns-able to skate in both directions on simple turns only;
-variable skills with one weaker in sections
Linking Footwork/Movements
-many parts have basic edges/steps;
-simple turns/poses/holds;
-one partner performs difficult moves and the other on two feet 75% of the time;
-many sections in hand-in-hand or side by side hold, minimal use of partner facing holds;
-simple linking of Pattern Dance and creative part (SD)
Performance/Execution
-inconsistent stability of holds and some unison breaks;
-weak line of body and limbs/carriages/extensions;
-limited projection skills-both cautious
Choreography/Composition
-some moves do not appear to fit music/theme-minimal relation of program to music;
-lack of change of pace;
-program directed to judges side;
-Choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 30%
Interpretation/Timing
-weak use of accents/nuances;
-occasional partner relationship;
-unmotivated movement;
-timing: 50% correct as above;
-expression of rhythms (SD) 50% correct
1.25-2.00 (Poor)
Skating Skills
-short and poor steps/edges;
-slow, little flow--toe pushing;
-few steps/turns--mainly in one direction;
-minimal variation in speed;
-weak basic skills with one being "carried" in sections
Linking Footwork/Movements
-predominance of stroking/simple turns/poses;
-many large sections in hand-in-hand or side by side hold only;
-poor linking of Pattern Dance and creative part (SD)
Performance/Execution
-struggle in holds and unison;
-out of unison;
-poor matching;
-poor line of body and limbs/carriage/extensions;
-very limited projection skills
Choreography/Composition
-many moves do not appear to fit music;
-little relation of program to music;
-mainly program directed to judges side;
-placement of moves lacks coherence;
-monotonous;
-choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 20%
Interpretation/Timing
-inappropriate dynamics;
-moves seem unrelated to rhythm/character;
-little or no partner relationship;
-timing: 25% correct as above;
-expression of rhythms SD: less than 50% correct
0.25-1.00 (Very Poor)
Skating Skills
-very poor steps and shaky edges;
-mostly on two feet for both;
-uncontrolled movements;
-struggles with steps/turns--always in one direction;
-poor basic skills for both, stumbling;
-cannot gain speed
Linking Footwork/Movements
-basic stroking and poor posing throughout;
-few sustained edges, and pattern consists of straight lines;
-mostly use of hand in hand or side by side hold;
-very poor linking of Pattern Dance and creative part (SD)
Performance/Execution
-unstable holds, uncontrolled matching and unison;
-very poor line of limbs and body/carriage/extension;
-projection skills lacking--both laboured
Composition/Choreography
-most moves do not appear to fit music;
-total program directed to judges side;
-placement of moves appears random;
-some areas of ice untouched and often use of straight lines;
-or barrier skating;
-choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 10%
Interpretation/Timing
-lacks dynamics;
-isolated and apparently random gestures not related to music/character/nuances/accents;
-no partner relationship--two "solos"
-timing less than 25% correct as above;
-expression of rhythms (SD): less than 50% correct
Adjustments to Program Components: Reduce or increase by the amount indicated as follows
Skating Skills
Outside of Required Elements:
-Skating with hand(s) on ice at any time including during introduction and/or conclusion
--by one: -0.5 for each
--by both: -1.0 for each
-Loss of balance or stumble
--by one: -0.5 for each
--by both: -1.0 for each
Composition/Choreography
SD
-extra or too long stops: -0.5 for each
-Conformity to pattern requirements
--loop on center line: -0.5 for each
--crossing center line: -0.5 for each
--too far apart on permitted separations: -0.5 for each
FD
-excessive use of stops/standing: -0.5 for each
-separation in the beginning longer than 10 seconds: -0.5
-separations more than 5 seconds: -0.5 for each
-separations more than 2 arms apart: -0.5 for each
-couple remains on the place at the beginning of the program longer than 10 seconds: -0.5
SD & FD
-additional permitted elements (e.g. lift(s), dance spin, set of twizzles) which are not performed for the level--reflect character of the music/dance: +0.5 in total
Interpretation/Timing
SD
-introduction without beat/melody longer than 10 seconds: -0.5
The program components are factored separately, and then added together. The idea behind the factoring is to place more emphasis on the components that are most important to each dance. For example, interpretation/timing is factored the highest in the short dance because interpretation of the rhythm is considered the most important piece to the short dance. While in the free dance, transitions are factored the highest because how skaters connect everything together is considered the most important. Like the other disciplines, the factors are also chosen to level the technical score with the Program Components Score, giving roughly equal importance to each.
Skating Skills
-very poor steps and shaky edges;
-mostly on two feet for both;
-uncontrolled movements;
-struggles with steps/turns--always in one direction;
-poor basic skills for both, stumbling;
-cannot gain speed
Linking Footwork/Movements
-basic stroking and poor posing throughout;
-few sustained edges, and pattern consists of straight lines;
-mostly use of hand in hand or side by side hold;
-very poor linking of Pattern Dance and creative part (SD)
Performance/Execution
-unstable holds, uncontrolled matching and unison;
-very poor line of limbs and body/carriage/extension;
-projection skills lacking--both laboured
Composition/Choreography
-most moves do not appear to fit music;
-total program directed to judges side;
-placement of moves appears random;
-some areas of ice untouched and often use of straight lines;
-or barrier skating;
-choreography gives the feeling of a completely unified dance (SD): 10%
Interpretation/Timing
-lacks dynamics;
-isolated and apparently random gestures not related to music/character/nuances/accents;
-no partner relationship--two "solos"
-timing less than 25% correct as above;
-expression of rhythms (SD): less than 50% correct
Adjustments to Program Components: Reduce or increase by the amount indicated as follows
Skating Skills
Outside of Required Elements:
-Skating with hand(s) on ice at any time including during introduction and/or conclusion
--by one: -0.5 for each
--by both: -1.0 for each
-Loss of balance or stumble
--by one: -0.5 for each
--by both: -1.0 for each
Composition/Choreography
SD
-extra or too long stops: -0.5 for each
-Conformity to pattern requirements
--loop on center line: -0.5 for each
--crossing center line: -0.5 for each
--too far apart on permitted separations: -0.5 for each
FD
-excessive use of stops/standing: -0.5 for each
-separation in the beginning longer than 10 seconds: -0.5
-separations more than 5 seconds: -0.5 for each
-separations more than 2 arms apart: -0.5 for each
-couple remains on the place at the beginning of the program longer than 10 seconds: -0.5
SD & FD
-additional permitted elements (e.g. lift(s), dance spin, set of twizzles) which are not performed for the level--reflect character of the music/dance: +0.5 in total
Interpretation/Timing
SD
-introduction without beat/melody longer than 10 seconds: -0.5
The program components are factored separately, and then added together. The idea behind the factoring is to place more emphasis on the components that are most important to each dance. For example, interpretation/timing is factored the highest in the short dance because interpretation of the rhythm is considered the most important piece to the short dance. While in the free dance, transitions are factored the highest because how skaters connect everything together is considered the most important. Like the other disciplines, the factors are also chosen to level the technical score with the Program Components Score, giving roughly equal importance to each.
| Program Component | Short Dance | Free Dance |
| Skating Skills | 0.80 | 1.25 |
| Transitions | 0.70 | 1.75 |
| Performance/Execution | 0.70 | 1.00 |
| Choreography/Composition | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Interpretation | 1.00 | 1.00 |
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