The original dance is a part of an ice dancing competition. It is usually the second of three programs, sandwiched between the compulsory dances and the free dance. Ice dancers Maya Usova and Alexander Zhulin Ice dancing is a form of figure skating which draws from the world of ballroom dancing. ... A figure skating competition is a judged sports competition in figure skating. ... The pattern of the Viennese Waltz. ... The free dance is a part of an ice dancing competition. ...

For the original dance, the International Skating Union designates a rhythm or set of rhythms each year that all dancers must perform to, but unlike the compulsory dances, the competitors choose 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 is shorter than the free dance, and the skaters have more rules they must adhere to. The dance must be choreographed so that the steps do not cross the midline of the rink. There are certain exceptions for this rule that take into account required step sequences such as the diagonal footwork sequence. Closed partnering positions and close skating is also important for the original dance. The International Skating Union (ISU) is the international governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines, including figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating, and short track speed skating. ... The Short Program of figure skating is usually the first of two phases in figure skating competitions for single skating and pair skating. ...

List of original dance rhythms by season

The following is a list of senior level original dance rhythms.

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