Post by sunnyskate on Feb 6, 2009 6:26:57 GMT 1
Of course I'm no expert but I feel like someone said that it wasn't their tartan that was used.. if that's what you're asking.
AnniS--
Speaking from my own experiences (which is freestyle) as well as observing others, this is what I've done most recently. First, I decide which jumps and spins I want in my program. When listening to my music (which I pick first), I place my elements where I "feel" them; where they fit best. After that I start to work on parts that speak to me first and go from there. I don't go in order.
I'm not sure if a FD is more/less/same difficulty as a freestyle program, but I can say it probably depends on the condition of the skater. If they've been working on off-ice workouts and conditioning, the stamina portion shouldn't be as much of an issue compared to someone who doesn't work on that aspect. As far as getting it under your feet, I can't say how long it would take if I could skate everyday, but I need at least a month before I feel like I'm skating the program ok and then another month before I feel like I've been able to tweak it appropriately and from there out, things are modified on an as-needed basis.
I don't remember the required times for the dances. The times increase as the levels increase though.
There aren't limits on any of that but mostly you won't see dancers move to the higher ranks until they're a bit older. Now you have to be 15 by a certain date in order to compete in senior [all internationals?? just Worlds & Oly's?? That I'm not 100%]
I think there are unspoken rules about all music because you want it to appeal to the judges. It also has to have a rhythm to which the skaters dance to.
I hope that helps some.
AnniS--
When an ice dance couple have to come up with a new FD, where is it most usual that they start?
Speaking from my own experiences (which is freestyle) as well as observing others, this is what I've done most recently. First, I decide which jumps and spins I want in my program. When listening to my music (which I pick first), I place my elements where I "feel" them; where they fit best. After that I start to work on parts that speak to me first and go from there. I don't go in order.
How long does it take to learn a new FD?
I'm not sure if a FD is more/less/same difficulty as a freestyle program, but I can say it probably depends on the condition of the skater. If they've been working on off-ice workouts and conditioning, the stamina portion shouldn't be as much of an issue compared to someone who doesn't work on that aspect. As far as getting it under your feet, I can't say how long it would take if I could skate everyday, but I need at least a month before I feel like I'm skating the program ok and then another month before I feel like I've been able to tweak it appropriately and from there out, things are modified on an as-needed basis.
Is the length of a FD the same for juniors and seniors?
I don't remember the required times for the dances. The times increase as the levels increase though.
Is there a lower age limit for ice dance couples? Could two ten year olds compete, or do they have to be a certain age to do lifts?
There aren't limits on any of that but mostly you won't see dancers move to the higher ranks until they're a bit older. Now you have to be 15 by a certain date in order to compete in senior [all internationals?? just Worlds & Oly's?? That I'm not 100%]
Are all sorts of music allowed?
I think there are unspoken rules about all music because you want it to appeal to the judges. It also has to have a rhythm to which the skaters dance to.
I hope that helps some.