The free dance (FD) is a segment of an ice dance competition, the second contested. It follows the rhythm dance (RD). Skaters perform "a creative dance program blending dance steps and movements expressing the character/rhythm(s) of the dance music chosen by the couple".[1] Its duration is four minutes for senior ice dancers, and 3.5 minutes for juniors. French ice dancers Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron hold the highest recorded international FD score of 137.09 points.[2]
The free dance (FD) takes place after the rhythm dance in all junior and senior ice dance competitions.[3] The International Skating Union (ISU), the body that oversees figure skating, defines the FD as "the skating by the couple of a creative dance program blending dance steps and movements expressing the character/rhythm(s) of the dance music chosen by the couple".[1] The FD must have combinations of new or known dance steps and movements, as well as required elements.[1] The program must "utilize the full ice surface,"[4] and be well-balanced. It must contain required combinations of elements (spins, lifts, steps, and movements), and choreography that express both the characters of the competitors and the music chosen by them. It must also display the skaters' "excellent skating technique"[1] and creativity in expression, concept, and arrangement.[5] The FD's choreography must reflect the music's accents, nuances, and dance character, and the ice dancers must "skate primarily in time to the rhythmic beat of the music and not to the melody alone".[1] For senior ice dancers, the FD must have a duration of four minutes; for juniors, 3.5 minutes.[5]
The ISU announces the specific requirements for the FD each year.[7] For example, the ISU published the rules for the 2022–23 season in April 2022. The following elements make up a well-balanced program: the Dance Lift, the Dance Spin, the Step Sequence, Synchronized Twizzles, and Choreographic Elements.[8]
Two different types of short lifts, up to seven seconds each
or one combination lift, up to 12 seconds in total.
Three different types of short lifts, up to 7 seconds
or one short lift, up to seven seconds each, and one combination lift, up to 12 seconds in total.
The lifted partner's difficult pose or change of pose must be different from the same kind of short lift in the RD or part of the same kind of lift in the combination lift. If the lifted partner's difficult pose or change of pose is repeated in the same kind of lift, it is considered a simple pose and/or a change of post in the FD.
Dance spin
One dance spin (spin or combination spin)
In the 2022–23 season, the dance spin is a "spin skated by the Couple together in any hold" and must be "performed on the spot around a common axis on one foot with or without change(s) of foot by one or both partners.[8]
Straight line or Curve types of Step Sequences
One Step Sequence in Hold
Its pattern must maintain the integrity or basic shape of the chosen pattern.
One Retrogression is permitted, but must not exceed two measures of music.
Stops, loops, and separations of more than two arms length and/or exceeding five seconds not permitted.
Hand in hand hold with fully extended arms cannot be established.
The pattern of the Step Sequence must maintain the integrity or basic shape of the chosen pattern.
One One-Foot Step Sequence, Not-Touching
Difficult turns must be performed on one foot by each partner and must be started with the first difficult turn at the same time. Additional difficult turns do not have to be executed simultaneously.
Synchronized twizzles
One set of synchronized twizzles
At least two twizzles for each partner, with a minimum of two steps and up to four steps between first and second twizzles. (Each push and/or transfer of weight while
on two feet between twizzles is considered as a step.)
Partners must be in contact at some point between the first and second twizzles.
Choreographic elements
Two different Choreographic elements chosen from:
Choreographic Lift
Choreographic Spinning Movement
Choreographic Assisted Jump Movement
Choreographic Twizzling Movement
Choreographic Sliding Movement
Choreographic Character Step Sequence
Three different Choreographic elements, chosen from:
Choreographic Lift
Choreographic Spinning Movement
Choreographic Assisted Jump Movement
Choreographic Twizzling Movement
Choreographic Sliding Movement
Choreographic Character Step Sequence
Footnotes
^After the 2018–2019 season, due to the change in grade of execution scores from −3 to +3 to −5 to +5, all statistics started from zero and all previous scores were listed as "historical".[6]
^ abc"Communication No. 2468: Ice Dance". Lausanne, Switzerland: International Skating Union. 19 April 2022. p. 6. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
Works cited
"Special Regulations & Technical Rules Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance 2022" (S&P/ID 2022). Lausanne, Switzerland: International Skating Union. 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
January 26, 2023
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The free dance FD is a segment of an ice dance competition the second contested It follows the rhythm dance RD Skaters perform a creative dance program blending dance steps and movements expressing the character rhythm s of the dance music chosen by the couple 1 Its duration is four minutes for senior ice dancers and 3 5 minutes for juniors French ice dancers Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron hold the highest recorded international FD score of 137 09 points 2 Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron during the 2017 18 season Contents 1 Background 2 Required elements 3 Footnotes 4 References 5 Works citedBackground EditThe free dance FD takes place after the rhythm dance in all junior and senior ice dance competitions 3 The International Skating Union ISU the body that oversees figure skating defines the FD as the skating by the couple of a creative dance program blending dance steps and movements expressing the character rhythm s of the dance music chosen by the couple 1 The FD must have combinations of new or known dance steps and movements as well as required elements 1 The program must utilize the full ice surface 4 and be well balanced It must contain required combinations of elements spins lifts steps and movements and choreography that express both the characters of the competitors and the music chosen by them It must also display the skaters excellent skating technique 1 and creativity in expression concept and arrangement 5 The FD s choreography must reflect the music s accents nuances and dance character and the ice dancers must skate primarily in time to the rhythmic beat of the music and not to the melody alone 1 For senior ice dancers the FD must have a duration of four minutes for juniors 3 5 minutes 5 Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron hold the highest FD score of 137 09 points which they achieved at the 2022 World Championships They also hold the six highest recorded FD scores 2 note 1 Required elements EditThe ISU announces the specific requirements for the FD each year 7 For example the ISU published the rules for the 2022 23 season in April 2022 The following elements make up a well balanced program the Dance Lift the Dance Spin the Step Sequence Synchronized Twizzles and Choreographic Elements 8 Elements 8 Junior SeniorDance lift Two different types of short lifts up to seven seconds each or one combination lift up to 12 seconds in total Three different types of short lifts up to 7 seconds or one short lift up to seven seconds each and one combination lift up to 12 seconds in total The lifted partner s difficult pose or change of pose must be different from the same kind of short lift in the RD or part of the same kind of lift in the combination lift If the lifted partner s difficult pose or change of pose is repeated in the same kind of lift it is considered a simple pose and or a change of post in the FD Dance spin One dance spin spin or combination spin In the 2022 23 season the dance spin is a spin skated by the Couple together in any hold and must be performed on the spot around a common axis on one foot with or without change s of foot by one or both partners 8 Straight line or Curve types of Step Sequences One Step Sequence in HoldIts pattern must maintain the integrity or basic shape of the chosen pattern One Retrogression is permitted but must not exceed two measures of music Stops loops and separations of more than two arms length and or exceeding five seconds not permitted Hand in hand hold with fully extended arms cannot be established The pattern of the Step Sequence must maintain the integrity or basic shape of the chosen pattern One One Foot Step Sequence Not TouchingDifficult turns must be performed on one foot by each partner and must be started with the first difficult turn at the same time Additional difficult turns do not have to be executed simultaneously Synchronized twizzles One set of synchronized twizzles At least two twizzles for each partner with a minimum of two steps and up to four steps between first and second twizzles Each push and or transfer of weight whileon two feet between twizzles is considered as a step Partners must be in contact at some point between the first and second twizzles Choreographic elements Two different Choreographic elements chosen from Choreographic Lift Choreographic Spinning Movement Choreographic Assisted Jump Movement Choreographic Twizzling Movement Choreographic Sliding Movement Choreographic Character Step Sequence Three different Choreographic elements chosen from Choreographic Lift Choreographic Spinning Movement Choreographic Assisted Jump Movement Choreographic Twizzling Movement Choreographic Sliding Movement Choreographic Character Step SequenceFootnotes Edit After the 2018 2019 season due to the change in grade of execution scores from 3 to 3 to 5 to 5 all statistics started from zero and all previous scores were listed as historical 6 References Edit a b c d e S amp P ID 2022 p 143 a b Progression of Highest Score Ice Dance Free Dance Score isuresults com International Skating Union 17 April 2022 Retrieved 13 August 2022 S amp P ID 2021 p 10 S amp P ID 2022 p 144 a b Dance Format 2011 PDF Havirov Czech Republic Kraso Club of Havirov Retrieved 13 August 2022 Walker Elvin 19 September 2018 New Season New Rules International Figure Skating Retrieved 13 August 2022 S amp P ID 2022 p 145 a b c Communication No 2468 Ice Dance Lausanne Switzerland International Skating Union 19 April 2022 p 6 Retrieved 14 August 2022 Works cited Edit Special Regulations amp Technical Rules Single amp Pair Skating and Ice Dance 2022 S amp P ID 2022 Lausanne Switzerland International Skating Union 2022 Retrieved 27 September 2022 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Free dance ice dance amp oldid 1122511528, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
