Compulsory Dance Test

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According to TR 41.01, moves in the field tests are not required as a prerequisite for compulsory dance tests; however, prior to entering dance competitions, competitors must have taken and passed at least the equivalent level moves in the field test. See 3107 and 3730 in the rulebook. This rule does not apply to adult dance competitors.

All of the dances in a dance test need not be taken at the same test session. Those dances that are passed shall be credited towards the completion of the test. (TR 41.02)

There are also standard, adult, solo and masters variations of many of the compulsory dances tests. If applicable, those tests will be noted by a different abbreviation.

For information on partnering and details about the tests, please see the rulebook.

Preliminary Dance Test and Solo Preliminary Dance Test
DANCES: Dutch Waltz (DW), Canasta Tango (CT), Rhythm Blues (RB). Solo: ZDW, ZCT, ZRB

Pre-Bronze Dance Test, Masters Pre-Bronze Dance Test and Solo Pre-Bronze Dance Test
DANCES: Swing Dance (SD), Cha-Cha (CC), Fiesta Tango (FIT). Masters: MSD, MCC, MFI. Solo: ZSD, ZCC, ZFI

Bronze Dance Test, Masters Bronze Dance Test and Solo Bronze Dance Test
DANCES: Hickory Hoedown (HH), Willow Waltz (WIW), Ten-Fox (TF). Masters: MHH, MWI, MTF. Solo: ZHH, ZWI, ZTF

Pre-Silver Dance Test, Adult Pre-Silver Dance Test, Masters Pre-Silver Dance Test and Solo Pre-Silver Dance Test
DANCES: Fourteenstep (14S), European Waltz (EW), Foxtrot (FT). Adult: A14, AEW, AFT. Masters: M14, MEW, MFT. Solo: Z14, ZEW, ZFT

Silver Dance Test, Adult Silver Dance Test, Masters Silver Dance Test and Solo Silver Dance Test
DANCES: American Waltz (AW), Tango (T), Rocker Foxtrot (RF). Adult: AAW, AST, ARF. Masters: MAW, MST, MRF. Solo: ZAW, ZT, ZRF

Pre-Gold Dance Test, Adult Pre-Gold Dance Test, Masters Pre-Gold Dance Test and Solo Pre-Gold Dance Test
DANCES: Kilian (K), Blues (BL), Paso Doble (PD), Starlight Waltz (SW). Adult: AK, ABL, APD, ASW. Masters: MK, MBL, MPD, MSW. Solo: ZK, ZBL, ZPD, ZSW

Gold Dance Test, Adult Gold Dance Test, Masters Gold Dance Test and Solo Gold Dance Test
DANCES: Viennese Waltz (VW), Westminster Waltz (WW), Quickstep (QS), Argentine Tango (AT). Adult: AVW, AWW, AQS, AAT. Masters: MVW, MWW, MQS,MAT. Solo: ZVW, ZWW, ZQS, ZAT

International Dance Test, Adult International Dance Test and Masters International Dance Test
DANCES: Austrian Waltz (AUS), Cha Cha Congelado (CON), Golden Waltz (GW), Midnight Blues (MB), Ravensburger Waltz (RW), Rhumba (R), Silver Samba (SAM), Tango Romantica (TR) and Yankee Polka (YP). Adult: AAU, ACO, AGW, AMB, ARW, AR, ASA, ATR, AYP. Masters: MAU, MCO, MGW, MMB, MRW, MR, MSA, MTR, MYP

Free Dance Tests

The free dance tests are divided into five classes to be taken in the following order. There are exceptions to this order — see TR 50.01 for further information.

Free Dance Test: Prerequisite
Juvenile Free Dance: None
Intermediate Free Dance: Complete Preliminary Compulsory Dance Test and Juvenile Free Dance Test
Novice Free Dance: Complete Bronze Compulsory Dance Test and Intermediate Free Dance Test
Junior Free Dance: Complete Silver Compulsory Dance Test and Novice Free Dance Test
Senior Free Dance: Complete Gold Compulsory Dance Test and Junior Free Dance Test

Juvenile Free Dance Test (JFD)
The purpose of this test is to encourage beginning dancers to learn the fundamentals of free dance. The use of varied dance positions and holds to be included are Kilian, Foxtrot (Open), Waltz (Closed), Cross Arm. In addition, basic maneuvers such as Layover/Drape, Pull through legs, Side Pull, Front Drop and other original dance moves may be used.

  • Lifts required: None, but not more than two

  • Step sequence: One (1) (circular, straight line or diagonal

Intermediate Free Dance Test (IFD) and Masters Intermediate Free Dance (MIFD)
General requirements outlined for the preliminary compulsory dance test apply equally to the intermediate free dance test. The program presented must conform to the rules for free dance. The program should display fairly good edges and some evidence of good form. An intermediate free dance program must include:

  • Lifts: Minimum of one, maximum of three

  • Step Sequence: One (circular, straight line or diagonal)

Novice Free Dance Test (NFD) and Masters Novice Free Dance (MNFD)
General requirements outlined for the bronze compulsory dance test apply equally to the novice free dance test. The program presented must conform to the rules for free dance. While technically a basic program demonstrating fundamental dance moves, it should have moderately good edges and flow, good timing, some expression and display moderately good form and unison. A refined presentation is not expected. A novice free dance program must include:

  • Lifts: minimum of two, maximum of four

  • Step Sequence: one (circular, straight line or diagonal)

Junior Free Dance Test (JRFD) and Masters Junior Free Dance Test (MJRD)
General requirements outlined for the silver compulsory dance test apply equally to the junior free dance test. The program presented must conform to the rules set forth for free dance. It must be moderately difficult, contain a good variety of movements, and be well composed and well placed on the ice surface. A junior free dance program must include:

  • Lifts: minimum of three, maximum of five

  • Step Sequence: two different (circular, straight line or diagonal)

Senior Free Dance Test (SRFD) and Masters Senior Free Dance Test (MSRD)
General requirements outlined for the gold compulsory dance test apply equally to the senior free dance test. The program presented must conform to the rules set forth for free dance. It must be difficult, varied and display originality. Choreography, expression and utilization of space must be excellent. A senior free dance program must include:

  • Lifts: minimum of five, maximum of seven

  • Step Sequence: two different (circular, straight line or diagonal)