2012-13 ISU Handbook for Referees and Judges - US Figure Skating

Judging SystemHandbookfor Referees andJudgesIce DanceAs of 31.7.2012

SummaryGeneral requirements for Short Dance 3Required Elements for Short Dance 6General requirements for Free Dance 7Well Balanced Free Dance Program 9Specifications to common Short Dance and Free Dance Required Elements 10Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required Elements 11Definitions 11Characteristics of Grade of Execution 12Adjustments to Grade of Execution 15Marking guide for Program Components 16Definitions 16Characteristics of Program Components 19Adjustments to Program Components in Short Dance 24Adjustments to Program Components in Free Dance 25Clothing 26Deductions – who is responsible 27Drawings 28Description, chart and diagram of Blues 28Description, chart and diagram of Yankee Polka 30Questions and answers 33Music 33Required Elements 35Costume and props 37Various 38

Category: Ice DanceSubject: General requirements for Short DanceDefinition andalterations adoptedby IDTC for season2012/13 accordingto Rule 609, § 1.h)(alterations areunderlined)a) “Short Dance” - is a dance created by an Ice Dance couple to dance music with designated rhythm(s)and/or theme(s) selected by the Ice Dance Technical Committee annually for the season. The dancemust:i) reflect the character of the selected dance rhythm(s) or theme(s),ii) be translated to the ice by demonstrating technical skill with steps and movements along with flowand the use of edges,iii) fit to the phrasing of the music.Couples must skate primarily to the rhythmic beat. The dance will contain elements selected by theIce Dance Technical Committee from the list of required elements specified in paragraph 2 below.The rhythm (or group of rhythms) and/or theme(s) as well as the guidelines and technicalrequirements for the Junior and Senior programs, including specified elements will be decidedannually by the Ice Dance Technical Committee and published in an ISU Communication.b) The duration of the Short Dance is indicated in Rule 614.c) The music for the Short Dance, including music for the specified Pattern Dance (if required) is to beprovided by the Couple. Vocal music is permitted. The music must have the following characteristics:i) Only dance music with an audible rhythmic beat may be used. The music may be without anaudible rhythmic beat for up to 10 seconds at the beginning of the program.ii) The music must be selected in accordance with the designated rhythm(s) and/or theme(s).iii) The music must be selected in accordance with the specified tempo, when applicable.Short Dance music that does not adhere to these specifications will be penalized by deduction(s)(see Rule 353, paragraph 1.n) (ii)).The Couple is required to submit the name/title of the selected music and the rhythm(s)/theme(s) oftheir program when registering their music for the information of the Referee and Judges;d) The pattern must proceed in a generally constant direction and must not cross the Long Axis of theice surface except once at each end of the rink (within no more than 20 meters of the barrier). Loopsin either direction are permitted provided that they do not cross the Long Axis (unless specified by theIce Dance Technical Committee and announced in an ISU Communication).e) All dance steps, turns, rotations and changes of position are permitted provided that they areappropriate to the designated rhythm(s) and the music chosen. Repetition of any steps, turns andSourceRule 609, § 1Communication1721File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 3 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – General requirements for Short Dance

Category: Ice DanceSubject: General requirements for Short Dancemovements is permitted. Difficult, original, varied and intricate footwork is required for both partners;f) There are no restrictions on Dance Holds (or variation thereof). Skating in Hand-in-Hand Hold withfully extended arms is permitted only if in the character of the rhythm chosen, but must not be usedexcessively;g) Partners must not separate except to change hold or to perform required Not Touching StepSequences, required Sets of Twizzles and Turns as transitional elements or during the permittedstops. The change of hold must not exceed the duration of one measure of music.Separations at the beginning and/or end of the program may be up to 10 seconds in duration withoutrestrictions on the distance of the separation;h) After the clock is started with the first movement, the Couple must not remain in one place for morethan 10 seconds. During the program, either up to two full stops (duration must not exceed 5 secondseach) or up to one full stop (duration must not exceed 10 seconds) are permitted. Any choreographyappropriate to the music selection (including a separation of no more than two arms length apart)may be included.i) The program must be developed through skating skill and quality rather than through non-skatingactions such as sliding on one knee, or use of toe steps which should be used only to reflect thecharacter of the dance and underlining rhythm and nuances of the chosen music. In the interest ofthe public in the arena, programs should be choreographed to all sides of the arena and not onlyfocused to Judge’s side;j) Touching the ice with the hand(s) is not permitted.k) Kneeling or sliding on two knees, or sitting on the ice is not allowed and it will be considered by theTechnical Panel as a Fall.File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 4 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – General requirements for Short Dance

Category: Ice DanceSubject: General requirements for Short DanceRhythms selectedby IDTC for season2012/13Guidelines adoptedby IDTC for season2012/13SeniorOne to three of the following Rhythms: Polka,March, Waltz.The Pattern Dance Elements must be skated onthe Polka Rhythm, in any style of Polka. The tempoof the music throughout the Pattern DanceElements must be constant and in accordance withthe required tempo of the Pattern Dance YankeePolka, i.e. 60 measures of two beats or 120 beatsper minute, plus or minus 2 beats per minute.JuniorBluesorBlues plus one of the following Rhythms: Swing,Hip Hop.The Pattern Dance Elements must be skated onthe Blues Rhythm, in any style of Blues. The tempoof music throughout the Pattern Dance Elementsmust be constant and in accordance with therequired tempo of the Pattern Dance Blues, i.e. 22measures of 4 beats or 88 beats per minute, plusor minus 2 beats per minute.Polka, March, Waltz, Blues and Swing are described in the ISU Ice Dance Music Rhythms Booklet1995, pages 13 to 20 (Note: the description of Swing covers several different Rhythms, which areacceptable). Hip Hop is described in the Additions to the ISU Ice Dance Rhythms Booklet 1995 (see ISUWebsite).The concept and choreography must produce the feeling of a unified dance. The Pattern DanceElements may be skated anywhere in the Short Dance and should be integrated into the composition ofthe dance so that there should not be the feeling that there are just rhythms put together without thoughtof how they fit together.Communication1721Communication1721Duration 2 minutes and 50 seconds plus or minus 10 seconds Rule 614, § 2File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 5 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – General requirements for Short Dance

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Required Elements for Short DanceDefinitionThe list of Required Elements to be included into composition of the Short Dance and specific requirements for theseelements will be announced in an ISU Communication annually.Season 2012/13Pattern Dance ElementsDance LiftStep SequencesSet of Sequential Twizzles One (1)NoteSenior(Communication 1721)Two (2) Sections of Yankee Polka: Section 1: Steps # 1-25 Section 2: Steps # 26-52,skated one after the other, with Section 1 followed bySection 2, and with Step # 1 skated on the Judges side.Junior(Communication 1721)SourceRule 609, § 2Two (2) Sequences of Blues, skated one after the otheror separately. Step #1 of each Pattern Dance Sequencemust be skated on a different side of the ice surface.Specifications: The description, chart and diagrams of the Pattern Dances are included in the ISU Handbook Ice Dance 2003.Not more than one (1) Short LiftOne (1) Not Touching Midline or Circular Step SequenceThe Dance Spin is not a Required Element. Nevertheless, a spinning movement skated by the couple together inany hold around common axis on one foot (or two feet) with any number of rotations is permitted. A couple maychoose to use this movement as part of their choreography. The Technical Panel will ignore these movements andthe Judges will not consider these movements as one of the permitted stops.File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 6 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Required Elements for Short Dance

Category: Ice DanceSubject: General requirements for Free DanceDefinitiona) Free Dance is the skating by the Couple of a creative dance program blending with dance steps andmovements expressing the character/rhythms(s) of the dance music chosen by the Couple.The Free Dance must contain combinations of new or known dance steps and movements includingRequired Elements composed into a well balanced, whole unit displaying excellent skating techniqueand the personal creativity of the Couple in concept, arrangement, and expression. The programincluding Required Elements must be skated in time and phase with the music. The Couple shouldskate primarily in time to the rhythmic beat, and not to the melody alone. The choreography shouldclearly reflect the dance character, accents and nuances of the chosen dance music, demonstratinga close relationship between partners with obvious, distinct changes of mood and pace withvariations in speed and tempo. The program must utilize the whole ice surface. The Free Dance mustnot have the concept of a Pair or show program.b) The duration of the Free Dance is indicated in Rule 614.c) The music for Free Dance may be vocal and must be suitable for Ice Dance as a sport discipline andmust have the following characteristics:i) The music must have an audible rhythmic beat and melody, or audible rhythmic beat alone, butnot melody alone, and may be vocal. The music may be without an audible rhythmic beat for upto 10 seconds at the beginning or end of the program and up to 10 seconds during the program.ii) The music must have at least one change of tempo and expression. This change may be gradualor immediate, but in either case it must be obvious.iii) All music including classical music must be cut/edited, orchestrated or arranged in a way that itcreates an interesting, colourful, entertaining dance program with different dance moods or abuilding effect.iv) The music must be suitable for the Couple's skating skills and technical ability.Free Dance music that does not adhere to these requirements will be penalized by a deduction (seeRule 353, paragraph 1.n) (ii)).d) All steps and turns are permitted. Deep edges and intricate footwork displaying skating skill, difficulty,variety and originality that constitute the distinct technical content of the dance must be included inthe program and performed by both partners. In the interest of the public in the arena, programsshould be choreographed to all sides of the arena and not only focused to Judges’ side.e) All elements and movements are permitted provided that they are appropriate to the character of themusic and to the concept of a Well Balanced Program and are in accordance with the definitions inSourceRule 610, § 1File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 7 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – General requirements for Free Dance

Category: Ice DanceSubject: General requirements for Free DanceRule 604.f) The number of separations to execute intricate footwork is not restricted. The distance betweenpartners should not exceed two arms lengths. The duration of each such separation must not exceed5 seconds. The separations at the beginning and/or end of the Free Dance may be up to 10 secondsin duration without restrictions on the distance of separation.g) All changes of hold are permitted. Many and varied holds increase the difficulty of the program andtherefore, should be included. Skating face to face is considered to be more difficult than skating sideby side, hand in hand, separately or one after the other.h) Full stops (up to 5 seconds), in which the Couple remains stationary on the ice while performing bodymovements, twisting, posing and the like are permitted.i) The program must be developed through skating quality rather than through non-skating actions suchas sliding on one knee, or use of toe steps which should be used only to reflect the character of thedance and underlining rhythm and nuances of the chosen music. Touching the ice with the hand(s) isnot permitted. Kneeling or sliding on two knees, or sitting on the ice is not allowed and it will beconsidered by the Technical Panel as a Fall.Duration Senior: 4 minutes Junior: 3 minutes and 30 seconds Advanced Novice: 3 minutes Basic Novice: 2 minutes and 30 secondsplus or minus 10 secondsRule 614, § 3 andCommunication1649File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 8 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – General requirements for Free Dance

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Well Balanced Free Dance ProgramDefinitionThe list of Required Elements to be included in a Well-Balanced Program for Novice, Junior and Senior Free Dances and the specificrequirements for those elements will be announced in an ISU Communication annually.Season 2011/12Dance LiftsSenior(Communication 1721)Not more than- two (2) different Types ofShort Lifts and one (1) LongLift,or- four (4) Short Lifts chosenfrom at least three differentTypesplus one (1) ChoreographicDance LiftJunior(Communication 1721)Not more than- one (1) Short Lift and one(1) Long Lift,or- three (3) different Types ofShort Liftsplus one (1) ChoreographicDance LiftAdvanced Novice(Communications 1649and 1721)Not more thantwo (2) different Types ofShort Lifts chosen from thefollowing Types:- Straight Line Lift,- Curve Lift,- Rotational Liftplus one (1) ChoreographicDance LiftSourceRule 610, § 2Basic Novice(Communications 1649and 1721)Not more thanone (1) Short Lift chosenfrom the following Types:- Straight Line Lift,- Curve Lift,- Rotational Liftplus one (1) ChoreographicDance LiftDance SpinsStep SequencesOne (1) Dance Spin (Spin or Combination Spin) is required.In addition, one (1) Transitional Dance Spin, but no more, performedoptionally after the required Dance Spin, is permitted.One (1) Straight Line Step Sequence (Midline or Diagonal) in HoldOne (1) Curved Step Sequence (Circular or Serpentine) in HoldOne (1) Spin, but not more *One (1) Step Sequence in Hold of any type of Groups A or BSet of SynchronizedTwizzlesNote* Note for BasicNoviceOne (1)If a Dance Spin and a Dance Lift are performed as a combination, they will be identified as two separateelements.The Dance Spin is not a Required Element. Nevertheless, a spinning movement skated by the couple together in any hold aroundcommon axis on one foot (or two feet) with any number of rotations is permitted. A couple may choose to use this movement as part oftheir choreography. The Technical Panel will ignore these movements and the Judges will not consider these movements as one of thepermitted stops.File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 9 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Well Balanced Free Dance Program

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Specifications common to Short Dance and Free Dance Required ElementsSpecifications to common Short Dance and Free Dance Required ElementsStep SequencesSet of Sequentialor SynchronizedTwizzlesDance Lifts, Jumps of more than ½ rotation, stops, Dance Spins, Pirouettes, pattern retrogressions andloops (hereinafter the “Not Permitted Elements”) must not be included in either required Step Sequence.The required Set of Sequential or Synchronized Twizzles may be skated anywhere in the program exceptin the required Step Sequences.SourceCommunication1721Communication1721File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 10 of 39Version: 2012 v1 D – Specifications to common Short Dance and Free Dance RequiredDate: 31.7.12Elements

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required ElementsDefinitionsGeneralMarkingEvery Judge will mark the quality of execution of each Required Element in the Short and FreeDance depending on the positive features of the execution and errors on the seven grades ofexecution scale: +3, +2, +1, Base Value, -1, -2, -3. Each + or - grade has its own + or - numericalvalue indicated in the SOV Table. This value is added to the Base Value of the element or deductedfrom it. The guidelines for marking of Required Elements are published and updated in ISUCommunications.The Grade of Execution of a Required Elements is determined by selecting the grade which appliesfor the average value of the Characteristics of Grade of Execution. This grade is further adjusted, ifnecessary, according to the Adjustments to Grade of Execution.SourceRule 611, § a) (iii)Communication1677File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 11 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 15.7.12D – Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required Elements

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required ElementsCharacteristics of Grade of Execution (source: Communication 1677 for Pattern Dance Elements and upper part ofthe charts of Communication 1522, chapter 6.b) for other Required Elements)ASPECTS Very poor Poor Mediocre Acceptable Good Very Good Outstanding/excellentPATTERN DANCE-3 -2 -1 Base +1 +2 +3ELEMENTSQuality/correctnessof Edges/Steps/Turns for the whole40%or less cleanEdges/Steps/50%cleanEdges/Steps/60%cleanEdges/Steps/75%cleanEdges/Steps/80%cleanEdges/Steps/90%clean Edges/Step/Turns with100%clean Edges/Step/Turnsof Pattern DanceElementTurns with manyerrorsTurns with2 major errorsTurns with1 major errorTurns withno major errorTurns withno major errorno major errorDepth of Edges very flat generally flat some flats shallow good curves deep very deepCorrect Holds 40% 50% 60% 75% 80% 90% 100%Correct Pattern(correct trackingand restart and itsrepetition if morethan one Sequenceis required)40% 50% 60% 75% 80% 90% 100%ASPECTS Very poor Poor Mediocre Acceptable Good Very Good Outstanding/excellentDANCE SPINS -3 -2 -1 Base +1 +2 +3Entry/exit awkward/step out uncoordinated/ hesitant/abrupt controlled smooth fluid/with ease fluid/seamlessoff balanceMove onto one foot delayed slow not together simultaneous prompt quick/smooth immediateRotation very slow deteriorates variable stability stable sustained fast with ease very fast flawlessIf any:Change of footChange of poseextra push by bothpartnersawkward, verypoorextra push by onepartneruncoordinated/slow transitionhesitant controlled controlled andquicklabored controlled brief by both,distinctquick, with easebrief and smoothvery fast seamlessseamlessFile name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 12 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required Elements

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required ElementsCharacteristics of Grade of Execution (source: Communication 1677 for Pattern Dance Elements and upper part ofthe charts of Communication 1522, chapter 6.b) for other Required Elements)ASPECTS Very poor Poor Mediocre Acceptable Good Very Good Outstanding/excellentDANCE LIFTS -3 -2 -1 Base +1 +2 +3Entry/exit shaky/dropped fumbling hesitant/abrupt sure/solid smooth flowing seamlessAscent/descent very brief struggling much effort some effort little effort with ease floating, effortlessStability lose balance unstable variable stable sure confident relaxed/boldIf any:Change of pose awkward discontinuous labored controlled smooth flowing effortlessRotation technique awkward/ unstable, scraped discontinuous, continuous smooth flowing and fast flowing and veryChange of curvevery slowboth curves veryflat and too shortturnsboth curves flatand not equalweak turnsone curve flat orone is too shortsimilar shallowcurvescurves equal andfairly deepcurves equal anddeepfastcurves equal andvery deepASPECTS Very poor Poor Mediocre Acceptable Good Very Good Outstanding/excellentSETS OF TWIZZLES -3 -2 -1 Base +1 +2 +3Entry/completion awkward/ hesitant/abrupt sure/stable sure and smooth with ease seamlessConnectingsteps/footworkSpacing betweenpartnersoff balancecompletelyuncontrolledcompletelyuncontrolledlacks controlsome lack ofcontrol and widesteppinglabored/variable sure/clean smooth/neat very good andstylishdeteriorates variable little variation consistent consistent andcloseclever andexquisiteconsistent andvery closeFile name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 13 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required Elements

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required ElementsCharacteristics of Grade of Execution (source: Communication 1677 for Pattern Dance Elements and upper part ofthe charts of Communication 1522, chapter 6.b) for other Required Elements)ASPECTS Very poor Poor Mediocre Acceptable Good Very Good Outstanding/excellentSTEP SEQUENCES -3 -2 -1 Base +1 +2 +3Edges/sureness very flat and shaky generally flat and some flats and shallow but stable good curves, strong, confident deep and quiet,Speed and flowstruggling, labored,forcedhesitantdeteriorates orlimitedvariable stabilityinconsistent/variablesome speed andsome flowsecuregood speed withvariable flowconsiderable speedand constant flowboldconsiderable speedachievedeffortlessly andfluidlyPartner balance both very poor both poor unequal differ slightly both good both very good both excellentFootworkboth on two feet or wide stepping or variable generally correct correct clean and neat clean andboth toe-pushing one on two feet oreffortlessTurnsSpacing betweenpartners (NotTouching)toe-pushingjumped/skidded forced majority correct clean clean and neat clean andawkwardeffortlessUncontrolled deteriorates variable little variation controlled consistent andcloseconsistent andvery close witheaseFile name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 14 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required Elements

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required ElementsAdjustments to Grade of Execution (source: Communications 1677 and 1738)PATTERN DANCE ELEMENTS Reduce by: No higherthan:Not holding Edges/Steps for required number of beats for one or both partners from one Edge/Step up to 10% of Steps of the Pattern Dance+1Element for more than 10% and up to 25% of Steps of the Pattern Dance0Element for more than 25% of Steps of the Pattern Dance Element -1Pattern Dance Element missed through interruption of up to ¼ element -1DANCE SPINS Reduce by: No higherthan:Not on spot (travelling): in one part of Combination Spin or one direction of Spin Option 2 1 grade in Spin Option 1, both parts of Combination Spin or both directions of SpinOption 2Pose awkward or not aesthetically pleasing 1 gradeDance Spin does not fit to the phrasing of the music -1Re-centers completely except Dance Spin with different directions of rotation-1(Option 2)Change of feet not simultaneous (Combination Spin) -1Increaseby:Body lines and pose of both partners beautiful and aesthetically pleasing 1 gradeSpeed of rotation maintained or accelerated during the Dance Spin 1 gradeEntry is unexpected and/or creative 1 gradeDance Spin fits to the phrasing of the music 1 gradeDANCE LIFTS Reduce by: No higherthan:Pose awkward or not aesthetically pleasing 1 gradeMore than ½ turn within (Straight Line/Curve Lift) or between curves1 grade(Serpentine Lift)Dance Lift does not reflect the character of the chosen dance 1 gradeDance Lift does not fit to the phrasing of the music -1Increaseby:Body lines and pose of both partners beautiful and aesthetically pleasing 1 gradeSpeed maintained or accelerated during the Dance Lift 1 gradeDance Lift with special attribute for lifting partner 1 gradeEntry is unexpected 1 gradeDance Lift is creative and enhances the choreography of the program 1 gradeDance Lift fits to the phrasing of the music 1 grade-1SET OF SEQUENTIAL /SYNCHRONIZED TWIZZLES Reduce by: No higherthan:Execution not simultaneous: one Twizzle 1 grade two Twizzles -1Execution of Turn incorrect: (linked Three Turns, Pirouettes): one Twizzle incorrect 0 two or more Twizzles incorrect -1Generally more than two arm length between partners 1 gradeIncreaseby:Exit with running edge maintained (no immediate step down) 1 gradeSet of Sequential/Synchronized Twizzles reflect the character of the chosen 1 gradedanceFast rotation of Twizzles 1 gradeTwizzles executed at great speed 1 gradeSTEP SEQUENCES Reduce by: No higherthan:Pattern/placement incorrect or incomplete 1 gradeGenerally more than two arms length between partners (Step Sequence Not 1 gradeTouching)Inclusion of Not Permitted Element (per each) 2 gradesSeparation to change a Hold exceeds one measure of music 1 gradeSustained Hand-in-Hand Hold with fully extended arms (Step Sequence in 1 gradeHold)Step Sequence does not reflect the character of the chosen dance 1 gradeStep Sequence is not skated to the Rhythm pattern of the music -1Lack of flow (movement across the ice) -1Increaseby:Step Sequence is skated to the Rhythm pattern of the music and reflects 1 gradecharacter of the chosen danceSecond Step Sequence (Free Dance) performed at an obviously different 1 gradeskating tempo than first Step SequenceSkating with good speed and flow 1 gradeLOSSES OF BALANCE, STUMBLES AND FALLS Reduce by: No higherthan:Loss of Balance by one partner 1 gradeLoss of Balance by both partners 0Stumble by one partner 0Stumble by both partners -1Fall by one partner -2Fall by both partners -3File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 15 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Grade of Execution of Required Elements

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Program ComponentsDefinitionsGeneralSkating SkillsTransitions/LinkingFootwork /MovementsIn addition to the Technical Score each of the Judges will evaluate the Couple’s whole performance which isdivided into five (5) Program Components in the Short Dance and Free Dance (Skating Skills,Transitions/Linking Footwork/Movements, Performance/Execution, Composition/Choreography,Interpretation/Timing).Definition:Overall skating quality: edge control and flow over the ice surface demonstrated by a command of the skatingvocabulary (edges, steps, turns etc.), the clarity of technique and the use of effortless power to accelerate andvary speed.Criteria:• Balance, rhythmic knee action and precision of foot placement• Flow and effortless glide• Cleanness and sureness of deep edges, steps and turns• Power/energy and acceleration• Mastery of multi-directional skating• Mastery of one foot skating• Equal mastery of technique by both partners shown in unisonDefinition:The varied and or intricate footwork, positions, movements and holds that link all elements and constitute thedistinct technical content of the dance.Criteria:• Variety• Difficulty• Intricacy• Quality• Balance of workload between partners• Variety of holds (not excessive side by side and hand in hand)SourceRule 611, § b) (i)Rule 611, § b) (i)Rule 611, § b) (i)File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 16 of 39Version:2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Program Components

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Program ComponentsDefinitionsPerformance/ExecutionComposition/ChoreographyDefinition:Performance – The involvement of the Couple physically, emotionally and intellectually as they translate theintent of the music and the choreography.Execution – The quality of movement and precision in delivery. This includes harmony of movement.Criteria:• Physical, emotional and intellectual involvement;• Carriage• Style and individuality/personality• Clarity of movement• Variety and contrast• Projection• Unison and “oneness”• Balance in performance between partners• Spatial awareness between partners – management of the distance and management of the changes ofholdDefinition:An intentional, developed and/or original arrangement of all types of movements according to the principles ofproportion, unity, space, pattern, structure and phrasing.Criteria:• Purpose (idea, concept, vision)• Proportion (equal weight of the parts)• Unity (purposeful threading)• Utilization of personal and public space• Pattern and ice coverage• Phrasing and form (movements and parts structured to match the phrasing of the music)• Originality of purpose, movement and design• Shared responsibility in achieving purpose by both• Conformity to pattern and stop requirements (Short Dance only)SourceRule 611, § b) (i)Rule 611, § b) (i)File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 17 of 39Version:2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Program Components

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Program ComponentsDefinitionsInterpretation/TimingDefinition:The personal and creative translation of the rhythm and/or character and content of the music to movement onice.Criteria:• Effortless and correct movement in time to the music (timing)• Expression of the music’s rhythm, character, content and style• Use of finesse 1 to reflect the nuances of the music• Relationship between the partners reflecting the character and content of the music• Appropriateness of the music• Skating primarily to the rhythmic beat for Short Dance and keeping a good balance between skating to thebeat and melody in the Free Dance1 Finesse is the Skaters’ refined, artful manipulation of nuances. Nuances are the personal artistic ways ofbringing variations to the intensity, tempo, and dynamics of the music made by the composer and/or musicians.Marking Program Components are evaluated by Judges, after the completion of a program, on a scale from 0.25 to 10with increments of 0.25. Points given by the Judges correspond to the following degrees of the ProgramComponents:

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Program ComponentsDrafting consequences of amendments to designation of marks as per Communication 1738 are highlighted.Characteristics of Program Components (source: Communications 1677 and 1738)RANGE OFMARKS10.0 – 9.00OUTSTANDING8.75 – 8.00VERY GOODCHARACTERISTICS OF SKATINGSKILLS deep, quiet, sure,seemingly effortless edges deep/fluid knee action elegant and precisesteps/turns seamless use of alldirections effortless acceleration extensive skill range forboth strong, sure, fluid edges supple knee action stylish, precise, interestingand neat steps/turns ease in accelerating evenduring difficult steps always multidirectionalbroad skill range for bothCHARACTERISTICS OFTRANSITIONS/LINKINGFOOTWORK/MOVEMENTS difficult, intriguing, variednetwork of edges, steps,turns, holds for both one move flowsseamlessly into the next creative pattern and lobes creative linking of PatternDance Elements and restof the dance (SD): 100% difficult, varied,sequences ofedges/steps/turns/holdsfor both throughout one move flows easily intothe next superior ice coverage creative linking of PatternDance Elements and restof the dance (SD): 100%CHARACTERISTICS OFPERFORMANCE/EXECUTIONmove as one, superbmatchingelegant /sophisticatedstylerefined line of body andlimbsprecise execution of bodymovementsboth spellbindingprojection exceptional (toaudience or in themselvesif music requires)coordinated movements,excellent matchingvery good carriage andlineseffortless change ofdifficult holdsproject stronglyCHARACTERISTICS OFCOMPOSITION/CHOREOGRAPHY wide range of steps,moves, and requiredelements superblymotivated by music ingenious use of music,space, symmetry memorable highlightsdistributed evenly change of pace/tempoincorporated seamlessly total utilization of personaland public space choreography gives thefeeling of a completelyunified dance (SD): 100% superior choreography,clearly understandable variety of innovativemoves that developtheme change of pace/tempoincorporated with ease excellent use ofmusic/space/symmetry choreography gives thefeeling of a completelyunified dance (SD): 90%CHARACTERISTICS OFINTERPRETATION/TIMING skaters/music/nuances asone motivation from “heart” wide range of inspiredmovements, gestures skaters stay “in character”for the whole program exceptional ability to relateas one and to reflectmusic, theme superb expression of themusic’s style andcharacter timing: 100% correct expression of Rhythms(SD): 100% correct skaters and music meld internal motivation very good range ofinterestingmovements/gestures excellent ability to relateas one to reflectmusic/theme excellent expression of themusic’s style andcharacter timing: 100% correct expression of Rhythms(SD): 100% correctFile name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 19 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Program Components

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Program ComponentsCharacteristics of Program Components (source: Communications 1677 and 1738)RANGE OFMARKS7.75 – 7.00GOOD6.75 – 6.00ABOVEAVERAGECHARACTERISTICS OF SKATINGSKILLS strong, sure, confidentedges strong, flexible knee action polished & cleansteps/turns good use of multidirections ability to accelerate easily wide skill range 75% oftime for both reasonable, sure edges above average kneeaction above average variety ofsteps/turns, all directionswith ease 75% of the time gain and maintain speedand flow easily above average skill rangefor bothCHARACTERISTICS OFTRANSITIONS/LINKINGFOOTWORK/MOVEMENTS variety and complexity ofpattern/steps/turns/holdsfor both fluid and intentionalmovements from onemove to another varied use of holds withface to face positions creative linking of PatternDance Elements and restof the dance (SD): 100% difficulty and variety ofedges/steps/turns for bothfor 75 % of time minimal use of cross cutsor running some breaks in continuity varied use of holds with apredominance of face toface positions creative linking of PatternDance Elements and restof the dance (SD): 100%CHARACTERISTICS OFPERFORMANCE/EXECUTIONmove as couple, matchedwith easeeasy use of change of allholdsgood carriage/linesboth project most of timeabove average unison,move as couple 75% oftimeabove average line ofbody and limbs and goodcarriageboth are able to project75% of timeCHARACTERISTICS OFCOMPOSITION/CHOREOGRAPHY interesting moves derivedfrom theme good use ofmusic/space/symmetry unity of skaters in use ofmusic content directed to all sides of therink choreography gives thefeeling of a completelyunified dance (SD): 80% known and someinteresting creative movesthat use rhythm(s)effectively above average variationof speed according tomusic above averagedistribution of highlights use of creative set-ups forrequired elements above average use of icepattern choreography gives thefeeling of a completelyunified dance (SD): 70%CHARACTERISTICS OFINTERPRETATION/TIMING skating/music integrated good internal motivation skaters stay “in character”for over 75% of program good partner relationship good expression of themusic’s style andcharacter timing: 100% correct expression of Rhythms(SD): 100% correct skating fits music well movements in character75% of time skaters able to play withmusic partner relationship 75% oftime above average expressionof the music’s style andcharacter timing: 90% correct expression of Rhythms(SD): 100% correctFile name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 20 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Program Components

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Program ComponentsCharacteristics of Program Components (source: Communications 1677 and 1738)RANGE OFMARKS5.75 – 5.00AVERAGE4.75 – 4.00FAIRCHARACTERISTICS OF SKATINGSKILLS moderately sure edges some variety of kneeaction/steps/turns even speed and flowthroughout average skill range forboth shallow edges withvariable edge quality andknee action fair range of steps/turns,multidirectional 50% oftime skill level similar abilities consistent speed and flow50% of timeCHARACTERISTICS OFTRANSITIONS/LINKINGFOOTWORK/MOVEMENTS series of variableedges/steps/turns andposes/holds for both limited use of cross cutsor running average use of holds withmany face to facepositions creative linking of PatternDance Elements and restof the dance (SD): 100% an equal proportion ofsimplicity and difficulty one partner has somesections with simpleworkload varied use of holds withseveral face to facepositions creative linking of PatternDance Elements and restof the dance (SD): 50%CHARACTERISTICS OFPERFORMANCE/EXECUTIONunison brokenoccasionallyaverage carriage/lineswith some breaksconsistent, pleasing lineof body and limbsprojection skills variablebut both are able toprojectunison sometimes brokencarriage /lines variable,mostly pleasing posturereasonable line of bodyand limbsonly one projects or bothonly 50% of timeCHARACTERISTICS OFCOMPOSITION/CHOREOGRAPHY variable moves oftenrelated to theme andmusic program highlightsgenerally well distributedbut focused occasionallyto one side interesting composition average use of change ofpace average use of ice pattern variation of speedaccording to music choreography gives thefeeling of a completelyunified dance (SD): 60% program corresponds wellwith music elements generally welldistributed but sometimestoo much emphasis toone side of the rink choreography gives thefeeling of a completelyunified dance (SD): 50%CHARACTERISTICS OFINTERPRETATION/TIMING slight difference inmotivation of moves average use ofaccents/nuances average expression ofrhythms or theme average emotionalconnection to music reasonable partnerrelationship timing: 80% correct expression of Rhythms(SD): 100% correct skating fits music withminor exceptions some motivated moves moderate use of accentsand nuances correct expression of themusic’s style andcharacter partner relationship 50% oftime timing: 70% correct expression of Rhythms(SD): 90% correctFile name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 21 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Program Components

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Program ComponentsCharacteristics of Program Components (source: Communications 1677 and 1738)RANGE OFMARKS3.75 – 3.00WEAK2.75 – 2.00POORCHARACTERISTICS OF SKATINGSKILLS some flat edges limited knee action, stiff attimes few steps/turns, able toskate in all directions onsimple turns and for somedifficult turns; variable skills for both andoccasionally differingability lack of flow, some changein speed short and poor steps/ flatedges little power, toe pushing orwide stepping more than75% of time few steps/turns, able toskate in both directions onsimple turns only variable skills with oneweaker in sectionsCHARACTERISTICS OFTRANSITIONS/LINKINGFOOTWORK/MOVEMENTS some basic edges/steps some simpleturns/poses/holds one partner performsdifficulty and other on 2feet in some sections little use of partner facinghold simple linking of PatternDance Elements and restof the dance (SD) many parts have basicedges/steps simple turns/poses/holds one partner performsdifficult moves and otheron two feet 75 % of time many sections in hand-inhandor side by side hold,minimal use of partnerfacing holds simple linking of PatternDance Elements and restof the dance (SD)CHARACTERISTICS OFPERFORMANCE/EXECUTIONvariable unisonvariable line of body andlimbs/carriage /extensionsholds relatively stableonly one projects 50% oftime or both onlyoccasionally projectinconsistent stability ofholds and some unisonbreakspoor line of body andlimbs/carriage/extensionslimited projection skills,both cautiousCHARACTERISTICS OFCOMPOSITION/CHOREOGRAPHY some isolated groups ofmoves that fitmusic/theme music is background fordifficult elements often program directed tojudges side reasonable placement ofelements on surface choreography gives thefeeling of a completelyunified dance (SD): 40% some moves do notappear to fitmusic/theme, minimalrelation program to music lack of change of pace program directed tojudges side choreography gives thefeeling of a completelyunified dance (SD): 30%CHARACTERISTICS OFINTERPRETATION/TIMING some motivated moves,but often seemmeaningless appropriate use of musicbut expression is fair andthey weave in and out ofcharacter some partner relationship timing: 70% correct expression of Rhythms(SD): 75% correct poor use of accents andnuances occasional partnerrelationship unmotivated movement timing: 50% correct expression of Rhythms(SD): 50% correctFile name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 22 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Program Components

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Program ComponentsCharacteristics of Program Components (source: Communications 1677 and 1738)RANGE OFMARKS1.75 – 1.00VERY POOR0.75 – 0.25EXTREMELYPOORCHARACTERISTICS OF SKATINGSKILLS short and very poorsteps/edges slow, little flow, toepushing few steps/turns, mainly inone direction minimal variation in speed very poor basic skills withone being “carried” insections extremely poor steps andshaky edges mostly on two feet for both uncontrolled movements struggle with steps/turns:always in one direction extremely poor basic skillsfor both cannot gain speedCHARACTERISTICS OFTRANSITIONS/LINKINGFOOTWORK/MOVEMENTS predominance ofstroking/simpleturns/poses many large sections inhand-in-hand or side byside hold only very poor linking ofPattern Dance Elementsand rest of the dance(SD) basic stroking and poorposing throughout few sustained edges, andpattern consists of straightlines mostly use of hand inhand or side by side hold extrelemy poor linking ofPattern Dance Elementsand rest of the dance(SD)CHARACTERISTICS OFPERFORMANCE/EXECUTIONstruggle in holds andunisonout of unisonvery poor matchingvery poor line of body andlimbs/carriage/extensionsvery limited projectionskillsunstable holds,uncontrolled matchingand unisonextremely poor line ofbody andlimbs/carriage/extensionsprojection skills lacking,both laboredCHARACTERISTICS OFCOMPOSITION/CHOREOGRAPHY many moves do notappear to fit music little relation program tomusic mainly program directedto judges side placement of moves lackscoherence monotonous choreography gives thefeeling of a completelyunified dance (SD): 20% most moves do notappear to fit music total program directed tojudges side placement of movesappears random some areas of iceuntouched and often useof straight lines or barrierskating choreography gives thefeeling of a completelyunified dance (SD): 10%CHARACTERISTICS OFINTERPRETATION/TIMING inappropriate dynamics moves seem unrelated torhythm/character little or no partnerrelationship timing: 25% correct expression of Rhythms(SD): less than 50%correct lacks dynamics isolated and apparentlyrandom gestures notrelated to musiccharacter/nuances/accents no partner relationship,two “solos” timing: less than 25%correct expression of Rhythms(SD): less than 50%correctNotes: Under Interpretation/Timing, the characteristic “timing” means:- skating primarily to rhythmic beat,- program well synchronized with musical phrasing, If a Fall affects the rest of the program or part of the program, certain characteristics of one or several Program Components may be impacted.File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 23 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Program Components

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Program ComponentsAdjustments to Program Components in Short Dance (source: Rule 609 and Communications 1677 and 1738)SKATING SKILLS (OUTSIDE OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS)Skating with hand(s) on ice at any time including during introduction and/or conclusion: by one partner - 0.5 per each by both partners - 1.0 per eachLoss of Balance or Stumble: by one partner - 0.5 per each by both partners - 1.0 per eachCHOREOGRAPHYFULL STOPS: - 0.5 PER NON PERMITTED FULL STOPTYPE NUMBER DURATION10≤Beginning of program sec.During program (including end) Not more than 2 Season 2012/13: if 1 stop: 10 sec. if 2 stops: 5 sec. eachDance Spin or spinning move Not more than 1 on top of the above permitted stops No restrictionPATTERN: - 0.5 PER VIOLATIONGeneral directionConstant for whole program but: loops, Not Touching Circular Step Sequence,can be in either direction (clockwise or anticlockwise)Placement of loopMust not cross the long axisCrossing the long axisNot permitted except once at each end of the rink within no more than 20 meters of the barrierSEPARATIONS: - 0.5 PER NON PERMITTED SEPARATIONPERMITTED PURPOSES DURATION DISTANCE BETWEEN PARTNERSBeginning of program 10 sec. No restrictionEnd of program 10 sec. No restrictionmeasure of musicTo change holdTo perform NtMiSt, NtCiSt or STwSeparations during the permitted stops Duration as of the permitted stop≤≤ arms length≤INTERPRETATION/TIMINGPATTERN DANCE ELEMENT NOT STARTED ON REQUIRED BEAT: - 0.5 PER ELEMENTThe Pattern Dance Elements must be skated in strict time to the music with the start of the first Step of each Pattern Dance Element on beat 1 of a fourmeasure musical phrase.12File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 24 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Program Components

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Marking guide for Program ComponentsAdjustments to Program Components in Free Dance (source: Rule 610 and Communications 1677 and 1738)SKATING SKILLS (OUTSIDE OF REQUIRED ELEMENTS)Skating with hand(s) on ice at any time including during introductionand/or conclusion: by one partner - 0.5 per each by both partners - 1.0 per eachLoss of Balance or Stumble: by one partner - 0.5 per each by both partners - 1.0 per eachCHOREOGRAPHYFULL STOPS: - 0.5 PER FULL STOPTYPE NUMBER DURATIONDuring program (including beginning and No restriction≤ 5 sec.end)SEPARATIONS: - 0.5 PER SEPARATIONPERMITTED PURPOSES DURATION DISTANCE BETWEEN PARTNERSBeginning of program ≤ 10 sec. No restrictionEnd of program ≤ 10 sec. No restrictionTo execute intricate footwork ≤ 5 sec. ≤ 2 arms lengthStops during program ≤ 5 sec.IF THERE IS A STORY OR THEME IN THE PROGRAM AND IT IS NOT CLEARLY UNDERSTANDABLE TO THE AUDIENCE: - 1.0 TO - 2.0INTERPRETATION/TIMINGTHE MUSIC DOES NOT HAVE AN UPLIFTING EFFECT: - 1.0 TO - 2.0Note: violation of music restrictions mentioned in Rule 609, paragraph1.c) are not penalized under Interpretation/Timing but as a specificdeduction (see Rule 353, paragraph 1.n) (ii))File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 25 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Marking guide for Program Components

Category: Ice DanceSubject: ClothingRestrictionsThe following restrictions apply unless otherwise announced by the Ice Dance Technical Committeein an ISU Communication. At ISU Championships and International Competitions, the clothing mustbe modest, dignified and appropriate for athletic competitions – not garish or theatrical in design.Clothing may, however, reflect the character of the music chosen.a) Ladies must wear a skirt. The Ladie’s dress must not give the effect of excessive nudityinappropriate for an athletic sport. Men must wear full-length trousers: no tights are allowed andthe Man’s costume may not be sleeveless;b) Accessories and props are not permitted;c) Clothing that does not adhere to these guidelines will be penalized by a deduction (see Rule 353,paragraph 1.n) (ii). Besides, the decorations on costumes must be non-detachable. Part of thecostume or decoration falling on the ice will be penalized by a deduction (see Rule 353,paragraph 1.n) (ii).Clarification “Lady’s skirt”: it must go around the entire waist. However there may be slits in the skirt on one orboth sides up to the waist. “Excessive nudity of lady”: the majority of the upper body must be covered. “Appropriateness for athletic competitions”: costumes of either partner must not have so muchmaterial or decorations that the bodyline of the skater cannot be seen. “Accessories and props”: this includes part of the costume used as a support in a Dance Lift.SourceRule 612Communication1677File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 26 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Clothing

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Deductions – who is responsibleDeduction chartDescription Penalty Who is responsible1 Program time violation – for every 5 sec. lacking or excess -1.0 point deduction Referee2 Interruption of program in excess of 5 seconds - between 6 and 15 sec.-1.0 pointReferee- between 16 and 30 sec.-2.0 points3 Lifts exceeding permitted duration – per lift exceeding 6 or 12 sec according to type of Lift. -1.0 point deduction Referee4 Costume / prop violations – according to Rule 612 and ISU Communication 1677 – costume and propNote: prop violation includes using part of the costume as a support in a Dance Lift. In this case, deduction by Referee and Judges applies,and Technical Panel gives the Level of the Dance Lift according to the Calling Specifications without reduction for the prop violation.-1.0 point deduction Referee together with the Judges Panel decides on costume andprop violations. The corresponding deductions are applied accordingto the opinion of the majority of the Panel which includes all theJudges and the Referee and no deduction in case of a 50:50 splitvote. The Judges and Referee will press a button on their screen toapply the above mentioned deductions.5 Costume / prop violations – according to Rule 612 – part of the costume / decoration fall on the ice -1.0 point deduction Referee6 Illegal Elements / Movements, according to Rules 609 and 610 paragraph 3• Illegal Lift Movement/Pose in the Lifts (Rule 604 paragraph 16):• Jumps (or throw jumps) of more than one (1) revolution or jumps of one (1) revolution skated at the same time by both partners;• Lying on the ice.7 Music – violation of music requirements- Short Dance – according to Rule 609 paragraphs 1.c) (i) and (ii):i) Only dance music with an audible rhythmic beat may be used. The music may be without an audible rhythmic beat for up to 10seconds at the beginning of the program.ii) The music must be selected in accordance with the designated rhythm(s) and/or theme(s).- Free Dance – according to Rule 610 paragraph 1.c): the music for Free Dance must be suitable for Ice Dance as a sport discipline andmust have the following characteristics:i) The music must have an audible rhythmic beat and melody, or audible rhythmic beat alone, but not melody alone, and may bevocal. The music may be without an audible rhythmic beat for up to 10 seconds at the beginning or end of the program and up to10 seconds during the program.ii) The music must have at least one change of tempo and expression. This change may be gradual or immediate, but in either caseit must be obvious.iii) All music including classical music must be cut/edited, orchestrated or arranged in a way that it creates an interesting, colorful,entertaining dance program with different dance moods or a building effect.iv) The music must be suitable for the couple's skating skills and technical ability.8 Music – violation of tempo specifications – Short Dance – according to Rule 609 paragraph 1.c) (iii): the music must be selected inaccordance with the specified tempo, when applicable.9 Extra element – for each extra elementElement not according to requirements for Short Dance or not according to the “Well-Balanced Free Dance Program”.10 Fall during the program - per fall by one partner- per fall by both partners• Kneeling or sliding on two knees or sitting on the ice is not allowed and it will be considered by the Technical Panel as a Fall (Rules 609,paragraph 1.k) and 610, paragraph 1.j)).• A Fall is defined as loss of control by a skater with the result that the majority of his/her own body weight is on the ice supported by anyother part of the body other than the blades e.g. hand(s), knee(s), buttock(s), or any part of the arm (Rule 353, paragraph 1.n) (ii)).-2.0 points deduction Technical Specialist identifiesTechnical Controller authorizes or corrects and deductsIf there is an illegal movement during the execution of any element,the deduction for an illegal movement will apply and the element willreceive Level 1 if the requirements for at least Level 1 are fulfilled.Otherwise the element will be called No Level. However, if bothTechnical Specialists disagree with a correction on illegal elementsasked for by the Technical Controller, the initial decision of theTechnical Specialist and Assistant Technical Specialist stands.-2.0 points deduction Referee together with the Judges Panel decides on violations ofmusic requirements. The corresponding deductions are appliedaccording to the opinion of the majority of the Panel which includesall the Judges and the Referee and no deduction in case of a 50:50split vote). The Judges and Referee will press a button on theirscreen to apply the above mentioned deductions.-1.0 point deduction Referee-1.0 point deductionElement receives(no value)-1.0 point deduction-2.0 points deductionComputer deletes elements and applies deduction.Technical Controller authorizes or corrects deletion of elementsand deductions.Technical Specialist identifiesTechnical Controller authorizes or corrects and deductsHowever, if both Technical Specialists disagree with a correction onfalls asked for by the Technical Controller, the initial decision of theTechnical Specialist and Assistant Technical Specialist stands.File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 27 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Deductions – who is responsible

Category: Ice DanceSubject: DrawingsDescription, chart and diagrams of Blues (source: ISU Handbook Ice Dance 2003, § I-24)Music - Blues 4/4Tempo - 22 measures of 4 beats per minute- 88 beats per minutePattern - OptionalDuration - The time required to skate 3 sequences is 1:14 min.The Blues should be skated with strong edges and deep knee action toachieve the desired expression. The man begins the dance with aforward cross roll, the lady with a back cross roll moving from partialoutside to closed hold. The lady crosses in front on step 2 while herpartner skates a progressive.The pattern may retrogress at step 15. Steps 15 to 17 form one lobewith three steps for the lady and four for the man. During the lady’sthree turn, the man skates a chassé and the partners move into closedhold for the last step of the dance. The pattern may retrogress here.Inventors - Robert Dench and Lesley TurnerFirstPerformance - London, Streatham Ice Rink, 1934The man’s cross rolled three turn on step 4 should be skated towardsthe side barrier. During this turn the lady skates a cross roll and across step - the first behind and the second in front. Step 4commences in outside hold and finishes in open hold. Step 5 is astrong 4 beat backward outside edge for both partners with the free legextended in front and brought back to the skating foot just before theystep forward for step 6. It should be noted that this step commences onthe third beat of the measure. Step 7 is a deep cross roll on which thefree leg swings forward then returns besides the skating foot for thenext step. Steps 8 to 11 form a double progressive sequence with anunusual timing: the first and the last steps are 2 beats each, the othersare 1 beat in duration. - the “Promenade” section. Knee action and anextended free leg are used to accentuate the timing on step 8.Steps 12 and 13 form a closed choctaw and both edges should havethe same curvature. The free leg should be held back and brought tothe heel of the skating foot just in time for the turn. The choctaw isturned neatly with the new skating foot taking the ice directly under thecentre of gravity. Step 14 is a backward cross roll for both partners.File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 28 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Drawings

Category: Ice DanceSubject: DrawingsDescription, chart and diagrams of Blues (source: ISU Handbook Ice Dance 2003, § I-24)Hold Step Man’s Number of Beats of Lady’s StepNo. StepMusicPartial 1 CR-RFO 1 CR-LBOOutsideClosed 2 LFI-Pr 1 XF-RBI3 RFO 2 LBOOutside 4a CR-LFO3 1+1 1 CR-RBOOpen 4b 1 XF-LBI5 RBO 4 RBO6 LFO 2 LFO7 CR-RFO-4 CR-RFO-SwRSwR8 LFO 2 LFO9 RFI-Pr 1 RFI-Pr10 LFO 1 LFO11 RFI-Pr 2 RFI-Pr12 LFI 2 LFIClCho ClCho13 RBO 2 RBO14 CR-LBO 4 CR-LBO15 RFI 2 RFI16a LFO 1 1+1 LFO3Closed 16b RFI-Ch 117 LFO 2 RBOFile name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 29 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Drawings

Category: Ice DanceSubject: DrawingsDescription, chart and diagrams of Yankee Polka (source: ISU Handbook Ice Dance 2003, § I-13)Music - Polka 2/4Tempo - 60 measures of 2 beats per minute- 120 beats per minutePattern - OptionalDuration - The time required to skate 2 sequences is 1:04 min.Although the polka is a bouncy dance, the basic principle of stroking and effortless flowmust be adhered to. The partners must remain close together to minimize the whippingaction generated by the short precise steps and rapid turning movements.Steps 1 and 2 are skated in open hold and constitute a chassé sequence skatedalmost in a straight line. Step 3 is an open inside three turn skated by both partners onedges deep enough that they change sides with the man passing in front of the ladyafter the turn. The edges must not be so deep that the partners separate greatly, sincestep 4 of the man adds to that separation, before bringing the partners together again.A change of hold occurs during steps 3 and 4 into a ‘High Kilian’ hold in which thelady’s left arm is extended across in front of the man’s chest. The right hands areclasped and held sideways and upward. The man’s right arm passes behind the ladyto grasp her right hand extended sideways and upward. At least one pair of hands isheld slightly above shoulder level with the elbows slightly bent. This hold is maintainedto step 12. The lady may be slightly in front of the man’s right hip, rather than in tightside by side Kilian hold.Step 6 is a 2 beat swing for both partners and on count 2 the free legs are bent at theknee and raised past the horizontal. (Couples may touch the ice briefly with their toepickswhile executing the quick swing.) Care should be taken that steps 7 to 12 areskated on very deep edges. Step 13 is a right backward outside three turn for the manand a right forward inside open stroke for the lady and on count 2 the free feet areraised beside the skating legs close to and just below the skating knee. As these stepsare executed the partners assume arm-in-arm hold with the man’s right and the lady’sleft arms locked at the elbows. The free hands are held on the hips.Step 16 is started on count 3 with a forward outside three turn followed by a change ofedge immediately after the turn on count 4. Care should be taken that couples do notskate a rocker instead. The Arm-In-Arm hold must not be altered during these steps.Step 19 is performed with the same free leg action as on step 6. Steps 22 and 23 forma cross behind closed toe to toe choctaw for both partners from a left forward insideedge. At the commencement of step 23 the right foot is crossed behind. The free legsare extended in front during the concluding edge.The next section (steps 24 to 38) is skated in typical polka character and the “closed”hold is really done in hand to hand manner with the arms of both partners extended tothe side and their hands clasped. It starts with the lady backwards and the manforwards and then reverses after steps 32 & 33. The “closed” dance hold in onlybroken for steps 32 when the partners separate. Steps 26 and 27 are slightly widestepped by both partners. Steps 28- 31 are very short crossed behind steps that maybe used as small power strokes to maintain the flow of the dance.On steps 31 & 37 the free legs are carried directly to the outside of the tracing andback.Steps 32-33 (RFI3; LFO-Rk for the lady and LFI3; RFO3 for the man) are skated inopposite direction. Care should be taken that partners stay close together “rolling oneach-other’s backs” skating a nicely rounded lobe with clean footwork and no lunging.It is preferable that the same hold be regained on beat 2 of step 33 as the turns areskated. The very short step sequences before steps 34, 35 and 36 are similar to thosebefore steps 28, 29 and 30. The holds for step 13 and step 38 are similar, except thatthe partners assume a semi-open hold upon completion of the man’s turn. The man’sleft hand and lady’s right hand are not clasped. The hands are joined again as the ladyskates her three turn on step 39 which places the partners in closed hold. The man’sfree leg on step 39 and the lady’s free leg on step 40 are swung through to match thepartner’s free leg position after the three turns. Steps 41 to 44 form a typical ballroomPolka sequence. The partners skate clockwise while skating a basically counterclockwise curve. Steps 45 to 48 are wide-stepped chassés skated almost in a straightline, the bodies leaning to the same side as each wide step is skated. Steps 49 to 52are similar to steps 41 to 44. The wide-stepped chassés may be skated in either of 2ways: 1 - wide, closed, closed or 2 - wide, closed, wide.The character of the dance is achieved through the interesting use of one beat edgesand very short steps skated on the “and” between counts.The very short steps throughout the dance are executed between the beats and notgiven a step number on the diagram and on the chart the time value is indicated as“and”.Inventors - James Sladky, Judy Schwomeyer and Ron LudingtonFirst performance - Wilmington, Skating Club of Wilmington, 1969File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 30 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Drawings

Category: Ice DanceSubject: DrawingsDescription, chart and diagrams of Yankee Polka (source: ISU Handbook Ice Dance 2003, § I-13)Hold Step Man’s Step Number of Beats of Lady’s StepNo.MusicOpen 1 LFORFI-Ch1“and”RFILFO-Ch2 LFORFI-Ch1“and”RFILFO-Ch“High 3 LFI3 1+1 RFI3Kilian” 4 RFI11 LFILFO-Ch“and”5 RFI OpMoLBI1“and”RFI OpMoLBI6 RBO-Sw 2 RBO-Sw7 LFI OpMo 1 LFI OpMoRBI “and” RBI8 LBI 1 LBI9 RBI 1 RBI10 LBORBI-Ch1“and”LBORBI-Ch11 LFI OpMo 1LFI OpMoRBI“and”RBI12 LBI 1 LBIArm-In- 13 RBO3 (see text) 1+1 2 RFI (see text)Arm 14 LFORFI-Ch1“and”LFORFI-Ch15 LFO 1 LFO16 CR-RFO3/RBIO1 +½ + ½CR-RFO3/RBIO17 XF-LBIXB-RBO1“and”XF-LBIXB-RBO18 XF-LBI 1 XF-LBI19 RBO-Sw 2 RBO-Sw20 XB-LBO 1 XB-LBO21 XF-RBI 1 XF-RBI22 LFI 2 LFIXB-ClCho XB-ClCho23 RBO 2 RBO“Closed”(Hand24 XF-LBI 1 1“and”XF-LBIRBO-ChTo 25 RFI 1 LBIHand) 26 Wd-LFI 1 Wd-RBI27 Wd-RFI 1 Wd-LBI28LFOXF-RFI“and”1RBOXF-LBIHold Step Man’s Step Number of Beats of Lady’s StepNo.Music29XB-LFOXF-RFI“and”1XB-RBOXF-LBI30XB-LFOXF-RFI“and”1XB-RBOXF-LBI31 LFO 1 RBOSeparate 32RFILFI3“and”1+1LBIRFI3“Closed”(HandTo33 RFO3 free legextended in front1+1 LFO-Rk freeleg extendedin frontHand)34LBOXF-RBI“and”1RFOXF-LFI35XB-LBOXF-RBI“and”1XB-RFIXF-LFI36XB-LBOXF-RBI“and”1XB-RFOXF-LFI37 LBO 1 RFOSemi-RBO3 1+1 “and” LFIOpen 382 RFIClosedLFO-Sw 2 “and” LFI391+1 RFI340 RFI3 1+1 2 LFO-Sw41 LFI OpMo 1“and”RFOLFO-ChRBI42 LBI 1 RFI43 RFILFO-Ch1“and”LFI OpMoRBI44 RFI 1 LBI45 Wd-LFIRFO-Ch1“and”Wd-RBILBO-Ch46 Wd-LFI 1 Wd-RBI47 Wd-RFILFO-Ch1“and”Wd-LBIRBO-Ch48 Wd-RFI 1 Wd-LBI49 LFI OpMo 1 RFORBI “and” LFO-Ch50 LBI 1 RFI51 RFILFO-Ch1“and”LFI OpMoRBI52 RFI 1 LBIFile name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 31 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Drawings

Category: Ice DanceSubject: DrawingsDescription, chart and diagrams of Yankee Polka (source: ISU Handbook Ice Dance 2003, § I-13)File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 32 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Drawings

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Questions and answersQuestions (music) Answers CommentsWhat is meant by “audible rhythmic beat”?How many different tunes of a chosen Rhythmcan be included in Short Dance?A couple performs one Pattern Dance Elementon a different Rhythm than the specified one.How should Judges consider this situation?Although all music has a beat, not all beats areaudible, which means they can be heard. Thebeat in music can be heard in a number ofways: The beat can be percussive – formed bydrums or some percussion instrument. Thisis common in all dance music in clubs. The beat can be created by musicalemphasis. This could be a series of strongand weak beats just formed by emphasizingthe notes. This is common in classical musicthat has a “natural” beat. The beat can be created with a singleinstrument or the voice alone using musicalemphasis.If the music does not have an audible beat, thena percussive beat can be added. This isacceptable only if the added beat matches orcomplements the inherent musical beat that ispresent. Sometimes, the added beat does notfollow the natural beat and it is a problem. It isgenerally better not to have to add the beat.The number of Rhythms is limited but thenumber of tunes of a chosen Rhythm is notlimited.If during part or whole of one or both PatternDance Elements the Rhythm is different fromthe specified one, Judges and Referee willpress the deduction button for violation of musicrequirements.File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 33 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Questions and answers

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Questions and answersQuestions (music) Answers CommentsWhat happens if a Novice Free Dance includesvocal music?Judges and Referee will press the deductionbutton for violation of music requirements.File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 34 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Questions and answers

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Questions and answersQuestions (costume and props) Answers CommentsMore than half of the upper body of the lady iscovered with skin color material. Is thisconsidered as excessive nudity?In a Lift, what happens if the lifting partner usespart of the costume as a support?Rule 612 says that the dress of the ladies mustnot give the effect of excessive nudity, which isclarified by Communication 1677 as “themajority of the upper body must be covered”.How will Judges evaluate this criteria?Yes. Rule 612 includes not only actualexcessive nudity but also the effect of excessivenudity.Part of the costume being used a prop, theJudges and Referee will apply the deduction forcostume/prop violation.To evaluate this criteria, Judges will considerthe surface of the body (front, back and sides)comprised between the top of the bust line(breast line/bra line) of the dress (as the highhorizontal line) and the hipline of the dress (asthe low horizontal line). Arms are excluded fromthis surface. This surface must be covered atleast 50%, regardless the distribution of thecover between front, back or sides, and high orlow.The Technical Panel will assess the Levelregardless of the costume being used as asupport.A dress complying with this description but notcovering the breast would not be acceptablebecause it would not fulfill the criteria “theclothing must be dignified”.A dress that is backless but covering the frontfully (to side seam line) from top of breast towaist level would fulfill the 50% criteria.However, if there is a further cut out from thefront above the waist (or covered with skin-colormaterial, which may give the effect of excessivenudity), it would not fulfill the 50% criteria.A dress that only has a bandeau or bra for a topwould not fulfill the 50% criteria, unless it was avery wide band covering 50% of the area.File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 37 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Questions and answers

Category: Ice DanceSubject: Questions and answersQuestions (various) Answers CommentsIn a Senior Free Dance, the duration of aprogram is 3 minutes 25 seconds. Should theReferee decide that no marks are awarded?No, because the duration of the program is lessthan 30 seconds under the required time range,as per Rule 614, paragraph 5.The minimum duration of a Senior Free Danceis 3 minutes 50 seconds. 30 seconds under thisrequired time range is 3 minutes 20 seconds.File name: Handbook for Referees and Judges 2012 final Page 39 of 39Version: 2012 v1Date: 31.7.12D – Questions and answers