DEDUCTION CHART (Rhythm Dance and Free Dance)

Question 1

Music requirements Rhythm Dance: as per Rule 709 para 1.c) (i) and (ii)
Free Dance: as per Rule 710 para 1.c)

Answer 1

-2.0 per program
Majority deduction Referee + Judges

Question 2

Costume / prop violations – as per Rule 501, para 1
Note: 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.

Answer 2

1.0 per program
Majority deduction Referee + Judges

Question 3

Violation of choreographic restrictions
Rhythm Dance: as per Rule 709, para 1.d) (pattern), g) (separations), h) (stops) and i) (touching the ice with hand(s))
Free Dance: as per Rule 710, para 1.f) (separations), h) (stops) and j) (touching the ice with hand(s)) unless otherwise specified in an ISU Communication.

Answer 3

-1.0 per program
Majority deduction Referee + Judges