Definition Choreographic Elements

Question 1

Choreographic Assisted Jump Movement

Answer 1

ChAj
at least three assisted jump movements performed continuously, performed anywhere in the program
The following requirements apply:
- At least three in a row (same or different) performed continuously
- Cannot rotate more than 1 rotation in each assisted jump movement by the assisting partner
- Less than 3 seconds off the ice for assisted partner
- No more than 3 steps in between each assisted jump movement
- Either partner may do the assisted jump movement

Question 2

Choreographic Character Step Sequence

Answer 2

ChSt
performed anywhere in the program. The ChSt pattern must be different from the chosen pattern for the Style B step
sequence. Both partners perform steps around the chosen axis and must proceed from barrier to barrier.
The following requirements apply:
- Any pattern from the following:
* Diagonal
* Long Axis
* Short Axis
* Circular
- The requirement from barrier to barrier is fulfilled when at least one of the partners is not more than 2 meters from each barrier.
- May be in hold or not touching
- Touching the ice with any part (or parts) of the body with controlled movements are permitted.
- Touching the barrier either at the start or the finish of the Choreographic Character Step Sequence is permitted.
- Distance between partners is permitted as a maximum of 2 arms length apart
- Retrogression: not permitted. (Performing movements/steps around each partner during a Stop is NOT considered a Retrogression.)

Question 3

Choreographic Hydroblading Movement

Answer 3

ChHy
performed anywhere in the program, during which both partners perform hydroblading movements
The following requirements apply:
- A low movement with the upper body almost parallel to the ice. The core of the body must be clearly positioned away from the vertical axis. No other part of the body other
than the boot of the free leg is allowed to touch the ice. If any other part of the body, (other than the allowable boot/foot drag of the free leg) touches the ice it may be
considered a Chorographic Sliding Movement
- Hydroblading movement by both partners at the same time for at least 2 seconds. The start and end of the Choreographic Hydroblading Movement does not have to be performed simultaneously.
- May be in hold or not touching

Question 4

Choreographic Lift

Answer 4

ChLi
Dance Lift of minimum 3 seconds and up to 10 seconds and performed after all of the required Dance Lifts.

Question 5

Choreographic Sliding Movement

Answer 5

ChSl
performed anywhere in the program, during which both partners perform sliding movements on the ice.
The following requirements apply:
- Sliding movement by both partners at the same time on any part of the body for at least 2 seconds. The start and end of the Choreographic Sliding Movement does not
have to be performed simultaneously.
- May be in hold or not touching, or a combination of both and may also rotate.
- Controlled Sliding on two knees or any part of the body will not be considered as a Fall/Illegal Element by the Technical Panel during this element.
- Sliding Movement which finishes as a stop on two knees or sitting/lying on the ice is identified as a Choreographic Sliding Movement and a deduction for Fall/Illegal Element
is applied.
- Performing basic lunge movement by both partners at the same time will NOT be considered as a Choreographic Sliding Movement.

Question 6

Choreographic Spinning Movement

Answer 6

ChSp
spinning movement performed anywhere in the program, where both partners perform at least 3 continuous rotations in any hold.
The following requirements apply:
- on one foot or two feet or one partner being elevated for less than 3 rotations, or a combination of the three,
- on a common axis which may be moving.

Question 7

Choreographic Twizzling Movement

Answer 7

ChTw
twizzling movement performed after the required Set of Twizzles, composed of two parts.
The following requirements apply:
- for both parts: on one foot or two feet or a combination of bot
- distance between partners is permitted as a maximum of two arms lengths apart
- for the first part: at least 2 continuous rotations performed simultaneously and both partners must travel (cannot be on the spot)
- for the second part: at least one of the partners must perform at least 2 continuous rotations with up to 3 steps between the first and second twizzling movement, one or
both partners can be on the spot or traveling or a combination of both.