2016 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series The 2016 Atlanta Open is a participating competition within the 2016 Solo Dance Series.
The solo pattern dance event, combined event and shadow dance events are being offered as part of the 2016 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series and will be conducted in accordance with the 2016 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at www.usfigureskating.org. Please refer to the 2016 Solo Dance Series handbook for the current Series rules, levels and event requirements that will be in effect for this competition.
2016 SOLO DANCE SERIES EVENTS BEING OFFERED:
SOLO PATTERN DANCE
The solo pattern dance event is comprised of two dances at each level. This event is offered at the Preliminary, Pre-Bronze, Bronze, Pre-Silver, Silver, Pre-Gold, Gold, and International levels. Refer to the 2016 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at www.usfigureskating.org for the solo pattern dance event rules, test requirements and details.
The combined dance event is comprised of the following: 1) JUVENILE,INTERMEDIATE,NOVICE: One solo pattern dance chosen by the referee out of two possible dances as selected by U.S. Figure Skating. This dance will not be posted until the starting order is posted at the competition.
Pattern Dance Selection for Juvenile:Hickory Hoedown and Willow Waltz
Pattern Dance Selection for Intermediate: Fourteenstep and Foxtrot
Pattern Dance Selection for Novice: American Waltz and Kilian
2) JUVENILE, INTERMEDIATE, NOVICE: A solo free dance
The pattern dances competed in the combined dance event are separate from those in the solo pattern dance event and the results will not count towards the solo pattern dance event or results. This event is offered at the juvenile, intermediate, novice, junior and senior levels. Refer to the 2016 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479 for the combined event rules and details.
SHADOW DANCE EVENT
The Shadow Dance event is offered for the preliminary through senior levels. Refer to the 2016 Solo Dance Series Handbook found at http://www.usfigureskating.org/Programs.asp?id=479 for the shadow dance rules and event details.
LEVEL
DANCES
Preliminary
Rhythm Blues
Juvenile
Hickory Hoedown
Intermediate
Foxtrot
Novice
Tango
Junior
Starlight Waltz
Senior
Quickstep
Any eligible skater, whether a registered Series participant or not, may compete in Solo Dance events at the Atlanta Open. Each skater who registers with U.S. Figure Skating as a participant in the 2016 Series will receive a Solo Dance Series Participant number upon successful payment and registration. This registration and number is required to enter your competition as a Series participant and accrue points. This is a great method of ensuring that skaters are registered and will receive points for their respective placement. Please be prepared to enter this information during the online registration process:
Are you a registered participant in the 2016 U.S. Figure Skating Solo Dance Series?
Yes, my Solo Dance Series Registration # is _____________________________ - No ________
COUPLES dance events
PATTERN DANCES
All dances and age requirements will be as listed in the 2016-17 Rulebook. See Rule 6081. Each event is separate. The number of patterns to be skated will be as stated in the 2016-17 U.S. Figure Skating rulebook. All adult ice dancers must be age 21 or older.
LEVEL
REQUIREMENTS
DANCES
LEVEL
REQUIREMENTS
DANCES
Pre-Juvenile
Refer to Rule 6250 & 6251 n the 2016-2017 Rule Book
Cha Cha
Swing Dance
Adult Bronze
Refer to Rule 6580 & 6581 n the 2016-2017 Rule Book
Willow Waltz
Fourteenstep
Juvenile
Refer to Rule 6240 & 6241 in the 2016-2017 Rule Book
Fourteenstep
Willow Waltz
Adult Pre-Silver
Refer to Rule 6570 & 6571 in the 2016-2017 Rule Book
Fourteenstep
Tango
Intermediate
Refer to Rule 6230 & 6231 in the 2016-2017 Rule Book
European Waltz
Rocker Foxtrot
Adult Silver
Refer to Rule 6560 & 6561in the 2016-2017 Rule Book
Tango
American Waltz
Novice
Refer to Rule 6220 & 6221 n the 2016-2017 Rule Book
Blues
Viennese Waltz
Adult Pre-Gold
Refer to Rule 6530 & 6531 in the 2016-2017 Rule Book
Blues
Tango
Adult Pre-Bronze
Refer to rule 6590 & 6591 in the 2016-2017 Rule Book
Fiesta Tango
Willow Waltz
Adult Gold
Refer to Rule 6520 & 6521 in the 2016-2017 Rule Book
Silver Samba
Quickstep
SHORT DANCE
Refer to Rule 6090 in the 2016-2017 Rule Book for general Short Dance requirements.
LEVEL
REQUIREMENTS
TIME
LEVEL
REQUIREMENTS
TIME
Junior
Refer to Rule 6200 & 6211 in the 2016-2017 Rule Book
2:50 +/- :10
Senior
Refer to Rule 6200 & 6201 in the 2016-2017 Rule Book
2:50 +/- :10
Refer to Rule 6095 in the 2016-2017 Rule Book for general Free Dance requirements.
Programs should express intense emotional connection and investment in the music, choreography and theme concept through related skating movements, gestures and physical actions.
Props and scenery are permitted
General event parameters:
Level will be determined by the highest free skate or dance (solo or partnered) test passed. Skaters may compete at the highest level they have passed, or skate up to one level higher.
The determination of level will be based upon test requirement at the entry deadline
Current guidelines and procedures for nonqualifying showcase competitions can be found at www.usfigureskating.org, under “Programs” on the National Showcase page.
Adult Bronze Free Skate or Pairs Events or have passed the complete Pre-Bronze Dance Test
Any Pre-Silver Dance Test
21 and older
1:40 max
Adult Silver
Adult Silver Free Skateor Pairs Events or have passed one Pre-Silver Dance Test
Any Pre-Gold Dance Test
21 and older
1:40 max
Adult Gold
Adult Gold Free Skate or any Masters Pairs event or have passed one Pre-Gold Dance Test
Complete Pre- Gold Dance Test
21 and older
1:40 max
Masters
At least the Masters Intermediate or any Masters Pairs Event or have passed the complete Pre-Gold Dance Test
21 and older
1:40 max
*The determination of level will be based upon test requirements at the entry deadline. For the U.S. Adult Championships and adult sectional championships, skaters must meet the test requirements for the level at which they want to compete, and rules 2540-2552 apply. For all other competitions, skaters must compete at their test level or one level higher, per the above chart.
