GOE Pattern Dances

Question 1

Poor execution and/or Element labored and/or Loss of Control with or without additional support

Answer 1

1 - 4

Question 2

Incorrect Steps/Turns (per each) Eg: Choctaw instead of Mohawk

Answer 2

1

Question 3

Lack of unison

Answer 3

1 - 2

Question 4

Lack of glide and flow (movement across the ice)

Answer 4

1 - 3

Question 5

Does not reflect character and style of the chosen rhythm

Answer 5

1 - 2

Question 6

Not started on the prescribed beat (for each Section/Sequence)

Answer 6

2

Question 7

Holds and positions incorrect and/or uncontrolled and/or variable spacing in between
partners:
- less than 50% of pattern…….
- 50% or more of pattern…….

Answer 7

….1
….2

Question 8

Pattern incorrect, including crossing the long axis when not permitted

Answer 8

1 - 2

Question 9

Good quality - correctness, cleanness, deepness and sureness of Edges/Steps/Turns

Answer 9

2 - 4

Question 10

Smooth and Effortless

Answer 10

2

Question 11

Unison and oneness throughout the element

Answer 11

2

Question 12

Glide and flow maintained (movement across the ice)

Answer 12

2

Question 13

Nuances/accents reflects character and style of the chosen rhythm

Answer 13

1 - 2

Question 14

Body lines and carriage of both partners stylish according to the chosen Rhythm

Answer 14

1

Question 15

Holds and positions correct and/or creative, consistent and appropriate for the rhythm selected and/or with close spacing between partners

Answer 15

1 - 2

Question 16

Timing accurate 100%

Answer 16

2

Question 17

Maximum utilization of the ice surface with the correct Pattern

Answer 17

2

Question 18

Features

Answer 18

-5: More than 8 negative features
-4: 7 – 8 negative features
-3: 5 – 6 negative features
-2: 3 - 4 negative features
-1: 1 - 2 negative features
0: Basic execution – Generally correct
+1: 1 - 2 positive feature
+2: 3 - 4 positive features
+3: 5 - 6 positive features
+4: 7 - 8 positive features (no negative features/errors)
+5: More than 8 positive features (no negative features/errors)

Question 19

Set Criteria: FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
-5 or -4

Answer 19

Two (2) Falls
AND/OR
many serious errors

Question 20

Set Criteria: FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
-3

Answer 20

One (1) Fall or Serious errors

Question 21

Set Criteria: FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
-2

Answer 21

Two (2) Stumbles or Serious errors

Question 22

Set Criteria: FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
-1

Answer 22

Stumble/ Touchdown by both
Or
up to 25% element missed

Question 23

Set Criteria: FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
0

Answer 23

One (1) Touchdown/
Loss of Control

Question 24

Set Criteria: FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
+1 to +3

Answer 24

Slight Loss of Control/ One (1) Touchdown
(no break within the Element)

Question 25

Set Criteria: FALLS/ ERRORS/ LOSS OF CONTROL
+4 to +5

Answer 25

None

Question 26

Set Criteria: STEPS HELD FOR THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF BEATS
-5 to -1

Answer 26

More than 50% of Steps not held for required # of beats
Out of Musical Structure

Question 27

Set Criteria: STEPS HELD FOR THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF BEATS
0 to +1

Answer 27

25% or less Steps not held for required # of beats

Question 28

Set Criteria: STEPS HELD FOR THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF BEATS
+2 to +3

Answer 28

10% or less of Steps not held for required # of beats

Question 29

Set Criteria: STEPS HELD FOR THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF BEATS
+4 to +5

Answer 29

100% of Steps/Edges held for required # of beats (for both partners)