Creative Solo Free Dance

Skill Levels 

Level	Age	Length
Open A Creative Solo	13 & Up	2:30 +/- 10 sec
Open B Creative Solo	12 & under	2:30 +/- 10 sec

Jumps & Jump Combinations

1. Small dance jumps are permitted, but must not exceed more than one (1) revolution, with the total number of jumps not exceeding three (3) including the required jump.
2. One (1) small jump (not more than one (1) revolution), with the total number of jumps not exceeding three (3)including the set jump

Spins

1. Required: One (1) spin with three (3) revolutions (not more than 3 revolutions), from the start of the spin to the end of the spin. The revolutions will be counted when the position of the spin is obtained. Entrance and exit revolutions shall not be counted as a part of the spin, when of a different position.
2. The total number of spins must not exceed two (2), including the set spin.
3. No more than three (3) revolutions per spin are permitted, from the start of the spin to the end of the spin. The revolutions will be counted when the position of the spin is obtained. Entrance and exit revolutions shall not count as a part of the spin, when of a different position.
4. The total number of spins must not exceed two including the required spin

Footwork/Steps Sequence

1. All steps and turns are permitted. Free Skating movements appropriate to the rhythm, music, and character of the music are permitted.
2. Intricate footwork must be included and must display both originality and difficulty.
3. Kneeling or laying on the floor is only allowed at the beginning or at the end of the program. This may be done for a maximum of five (5) seconds at the beginning or at the end. The deduction will be three (3) in the �B� mark for each violation.
4. Certain free skating movements such as turns, arabesques, pivots are allowed.
5. One diagonal step sequence � extending as near as possible the diagonal of the skating surface.
6. One straight line step sequence commencing from a standing start � along the long axis of the rink extending as near as possible the full length of the skating surface.

Props

1. Props of any nature are not permitted to be used. Exception: Articles that remain in physical contact with the skater throughout the full duration of the skating time are not considered props.
2. The use of decorations such as beads, rhinestones, etc. is acceptable for both male and female contestants in the Creative Solo Free Dance. Skate boots and boot covers, if used, must be without beads, sequins or rhinestones
    
   

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