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The original dance (OD) was a segment of an ice dancing competition. It was usually the second of three programs, sandwiched between the compulsory dances and the free dance. Until 1994, it was known as the original set pattern dance (OSP). Following the 2009-10 season, the original dance was discontinued and replaced by the short dance (SD).
Each season, the International Skating Union designated a rhythm or set of rhythms that all dancers must perform to in the original dance, but unlike the compulsory dances, the competitors chose their own music (within a specified tempo range) and choreography. The original dance could be compared to the short program in singles and pairs. The length of the program was shorter than the free dance, and the skaters had more rules to which to adhere. The dance had to be choreographed so that the steps did not cross the midline of the rink.[clarification needed] There were certain exceptions for this rule that took into account required step sequences such as the diagonal footwork sequence. Closed partnering positions and close skating was also important for the original dance.
List of original dance rhythms by season
The following is a list of senior level original dance rhythms.
Season Rhythm 1994–1995 Quickstep 1995–1996 Paso Doble 1996–1997 Tango 1997–1998 Jive 1998–1999 Waltz 1999–2000 Latin Combination: Merengue, Cha Cha, Samba, Mambo, Rumba 2000–2001 Charleston, Foxtrot, Quickstep and March 2001–2002 Tango, Flamenco, Paso Doble and Spanish Waltz 2002–2003 Memories of a Grand Ball: Waltz, Polka, March, and Gallop 2003–2004 Swing Combo: Jive, Boogie Woogie, Jitterbug, Rock N' Roll and Blues 2004-2005 Foxtrot, Quickstep, Charleston 2005–2006 Latin Combination: Merengue, Cha Cha, Samba, Mambo, Rumba 2006–2007 Tango 2007–2008 Folk, Country 2008-2009 Rhythms of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s 2009–2010 Folk, Country[1] 2010–2011 The original dance rhythm of this season was set to be "Rhythms and Dances of the 1950's, 1960's or 1970's[2]" However, the original dance was discontinued, and the short dance instituted in its stead. References
Figure skating Disciplines Competition programs Compulsory figures · Short program · Free skating · Compulsory dances · Original dance · Short dance · Free danceElements Required elementsJumpsSpinsMoves in the field3 turn · Bracket turn · Choctaw turn · Counter turn · Crossover · Mohawk turn · Rocker turn · TwizzleConnecting elementsOther Historical interest Lists Categories:- Figure skating
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