Champion ice dancers / perform a dance lift. Dance lifts differ in many ways from pairs lifts. Ice dancing is a discipline of that draws from. It joined the in 1952, and became a medal sport in 1976. As in, dancers compete as a couple consisting of a man and a woman.

Ice dance differs from pair skating by having different requirements for lifts. Couples must perform spins as a team in a dance hold, and throws and jumps are disallowed. Typically, partners are not supposed to separate by more than two arm lengths.

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Originally, partners were supposed to be in a dance hold the entire program, though modern ice dancing has lifted this restriction somewhat. Another distinction between ice dance and other skating disciplines is the use of in the performances. In ice dancing, dancers must always skate to music with a definite. Singles and pair skaters more often skate to the and of their music, rather than its beat. This is severely penalized in ice dance. In some non-ISU competitions, solo dancers may also compete. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • Competition segments [ ] Until the end of the 2009–10 season, competitions included one or more compulsory dances (CD), an original dance (OD), and the free dance (FD).

Following the 2009-10 season, the ISU congress voted to change the format of ice dance events and make them more similar to pairs and singles skating. Thus, the new short dance was introduced at the start of the 2010-11 season. The OD and CD were last performed in the 2009–10 season and were replaced by the short dance in the 2010–11 season. There are two segments in ice dance competitions: the short dance (SD) and the free dance (FD). The free dance is the most heavily weighted in the scoring and is used as a tiebreaker.

Compulsory dances [ ]. Main article: In compulsory dances, all dance teams in a competition perform the same standard steps and holds to music of a specified tempo.

One or more compulsory dances were skated as the first phase of competitions in ice dancing, but they are also popular as a form of recreational or social dance among skaters. The patterns for most dances either cover one-half or one full circuit of the rink. The International Skating Union (ISU) would publish the compulsory dances that would be performed prior to each season, and CDs were later drawn for specific events. The compulsory dance was discontinued in all ISU competitions after the 2009–2010 season. The were the last event to include a CD (the Golden Waltz), and Italians / were the last dance team to perform one in competition.

Original dance [ ]. Main article: The original dance was the second of three parts in ice dancing competitions. For the original dance, the ISU would designate a rhythm or set of rhythms each year that all dancers must perform to, or a specific theme, such as folk dance. The competitors were allowed to choose their own music and choreography. The length of the program was shorter than the free dance, and the skaters had to adhere to more rules. The dance was to be choreographed so that the steps did not cross the midline of the rink, with certain exceptions for this rule that took into account required step sequences such as the diagonal footwork sequence.

Closed partnering positions and close skating were also important for the original dance. Short dance [ ]. Main article: The free dance is a part of an ice dancing competition. It is usually the second and final part of the competition to be contested, after the short dance. In the free dance, teams are free to choose their own rhythms, program themes, and therefore music.

Creativity is also strongly encouraged. Since 1998, dancers have been required to include certain elements in their free dances, including step sequences, lifts, dance spins, and multi-rotation turns called twizzles. Senior-level free dances are four minutes long (plus or minus 10 seconds) and usually include multiple music cuts and tempos that help bring variety to the routine. The hand holds and positions are much more open and free than in the compulsory and in the original dance. Competition elements [ ].

A rotational dance lift. ( / ) in ice dancing differ from those in in prohibiting the man from extending his hands above his head, but allowing a wider variety of holds. The more change of direction, flexibility, and height in the lift, the greater number of points a team can earn from the judges under the. Dance lifts have progressively become more athletic and risky.

Multi-revolution jumps are not permitted but 'half' jumps are now allowed. Spins must be performed by both skaters revolving around the same axis, the same as in pair spins.

History [ ] Many of the compulsory dances were developed by dancers from in the 1930s. Ice dancing joined the in.

12 of the first 16 World Championships in ice dance were won by British teams. The British style of ice dance originally emphasized upright carriage and strong edges achieved by deep knee bend. Beginning in the 1960s, Eastern European skaters started a trend to dance in more open positions, which allowed for greater speed over the ice, more upper-body involvement, and greater projection towards the audience. Ice dancing, then known as 'rhythmic skating,' was a at the at, won by the team of and of Great Britain.

It became an official medal event eight years later in at, with the first title won by /. In the 1970s, top dancers began to develop a more theatrical style of ice dancing incorporating elements of ballet and often based on narrative program themes.

The Russian style of dance emphasized extended line and speed, rather than difficult rhythmic footwork. In some cases, elaborate choreography for the upper body was used to camouflage fundamental deficiencies of skating technique. Performing in 2011 At the, Great Britain's / won the Olympic gold medal with a free dance to 's. The pair became the highest scoring figure skaters of all time (for a single programme) receiving twelve perfect 6.0s and six 5.9s which included artistic impression scores of 6.0 from every judge. By the early 1990s, all the top dance teams were performing dances in the theatrical, rather than ballroom, style. Deciding to attempt to restrain theatricality, the International Skating Union pushed ice dancing to return to its ballroom roots by adding more restrictions on music and dance holds. In June 1993, the ISU decreed that free dance music must have a rhythmic beat and a melody and be arranged and orchestrated for use on the dance floor.

Amid complaints that ice dance had become too boring, these restrictions were removed and replaced with requirements that dancers include specified technical elements in the original dance and free dance. Step sequences in face-to-face holds, no-touching step sequences,,, and became required elements. In 1990, the original set pattern (OSP) was replaced by the original dance (OD). For many years, competitions included two compulsory dances (CD) but this was reduced to one by 2003. Skaters from the have become more competitive since the 2000s. / took silver in the. At the, / of Canada took gold, ending Europe's 34 year streak.

They were the youngest skaters (aged 20 and 22 years of age, respectively) to win the Olympic ice dancing title and the first former to do so. After the 2009–10 season, the ISU reduced the number of competition segments from three to two by merging the compulsory and original dances into the (SD). Compulsory dances were renamed pattern dances. Equipment [ ] Ice dancers' blades are about an inch shorter in the rear than those used by skaters in other disciplines, to accommodate the intricate footwork and close partnering in dance. However, this is not always the case. They also possess a smaller pick to allow for better edge-work.

The most common colors for boots are black for men and white for women. Rules and regulations [ ] Partnerships composed of skaters of different nationalities are not allowed to compete under two flags; they are required to choose one country and obtain the other country's permission. Ice dancers are required to skate to music with a definite beat. Prior to the 2014–15 season, ice dancing was the only figure skating discipline that allowed music with words in competition. Skaters are generally free to select their own attire, with a few restrictions. Partners are not required to have matching costumes.

In competition, females may wear a dress, typically with matching attached briefs, and since 2004, they may also choose trousers. They may wear opaque flesh-colored leggings or tights under dresses and skirts, which may extend to cover their skates. Men must wear trousers – they are not allowed to wear tights.

Skaters and family members may design their own costumes or turn to professional designers. According to current ISU regulations, costumes in competition 'must be modest, dignified and appropriate for athletic competition – not garish or theatrical in design. Clothing may, however, reflect the character of the music chosen.' Although the use of flesh-colored fabric means the costumes are often less revealing than they may appear, there have been repeated attempts to ban clothing that gives the impression of 'excessive nudity' or that is otherwise inappropriate for athletic competition. In general, accessories or props are not permitted in competition. The ISU allowed an exception for the in the 2007–08 season but never since.

Recreational [ ] Recreational ice dancers perform pattern dances (or set pattern dances). The pattern, steps, tempo, and hold are defined, and the style described.

The dances are graded in order of difficulty, with the simplest being the Pre-Preliminary Dutch Waltz. In the 1970s there were only two 'introductory' dances, then known as the 'Foxtrot Movement' (now the Preliminary Foxtrot), and the 'Preliminary Waltz' (now known as the British Waltz). About ten new dances were later introduced, most drawing on the steps of the established dances, and these provide a graduated progression towards the established dances. The ice surface may be used by up to a dozen recreational duos at the same time, unlike competitive ice dancing, where it is used by one duo at a time. Historical results [ ] See: • • References [ ] • at the (archived June 25, 2006) • at the (archived November 13, 2008).

Tonight was an extra-special evening of for TV junkies like me, because all the music that was stepped to were themes from your favorite and not-so-favorite television shows! I don't know whose idea this was, but whoever it was deserves to be simultaneously given a promotion and escorted out of the building by security. What a 'so crazy it just might work' idea! On one hand, a particularly smart team picked my FAVORITE TV THEME OF ALL TIME! On the other hand, someone thought it would be a good idea to dance to theme. Just because a show has killer ratings doesn't mean it has a danceable theme song. Otherwise, would have strutted to 's Monday Night Football theme (still the king of football themes).

So how did everyone do? Sharpen those shoe taps, press that collar, and let's go over each and every dance! And - Quickstep, The Brady Bunch theme. The dance: If anyone needed a bounce back dance after Week 1, it was Maureen, who spent her debut dance in awe of the rafters and the lights rather than present in her dance.

And rebound she did! In a dance helped out by dancing extras (with an assist from Florence Henderson), Maureen looked happy out there, she looked ready to be on the show instead of a wide-eyed fan wondering if she was going to have a stroke and there was some spark out there between her and Artem. She also didn't cry, which I understand is a good thing while dancing. Plus, don't think we didn't see that one dancer move her head the wrong way at the beginning! C'mon, anonymous dancer! What the judges say: They said everything I said, basically, because I know what the heck I'm talking about. More energy, more confidence, decent dancing.

Score: 26/40, up from the 22 last week. Florence Henderson looked pissssssed.

I wouldn't want to be Mike Brady tonight. And - Tango, 'I Don't Want to Be' by Gavin DeGraw, from One Tree Hill The dance: Jana ripped up some muscles in her back during training, but the power of pure sex must have healed her because she didn't leave the floor in a stretcher. Last week, the sexual chemistry between these two was the headline, so I figured they would tone it down, maybe wear a chastity belt and a priest's collar or something.

NO SUCH LUCK. Jana wore a 'dress' that showed the top of her thigh, and frankly, I'm shocked! Did I say shocked? I meant stoked. Technically, they danced better than last week, but there was a bit of 'okay, now we're doing this step, now we're doing this step' to the routine. We'll give Jana a pass on not showing how much fun she's having as she was probably hoping the cortisone shot she took would prevent her from snapping in half, but next week we won't be so kind. What the judges say: Julianne wanted Jana to use her 'gorgeous legs' more, and I'm totally okay with that.

Bruno lost his mind and put his leg behind his head. Score: 29/40, up from 27 last week. Len gave them the solo 8, everyone else went with 7s. And - Quickstep, Green Acres theme The dance: The hillbilly backdrop was pretty appropriate here, and hey! Rick Perry was definitely better this week, but Emma still looked like she was moving an old refrigerator around the dance floor because Rick's knees need some more WD-40.

Rick also turned up the politicizing and campaigned for some votes by dropping the fact that he's dancing for veterans. Sensing elimination, he would have frenched a baby if he had the chance. What the judges say: Bruno, who lost his mind, compared it to a bad cold and then didn't realize why that was a bad thing. Do they let these judges out of the soundstage ever?

Score: 22/40, up from last week's 20. These two should be going home tomorrow, unless the Perry contingent shows up. And - Foxtrot, Family Matters theme The dance: OMG I wish I was in the Detroit Lions' locker room right now, because they are probably all hyperventilating. Megatron dressed up as Urkel, pulling his suspenders, and showed off that grin that caught everyone's attention last week. Calvin was much more fluid this week, his biggest problem in Week 1.

There were no discernible errors, it was just solid all around. People want to root for this guy. I want to root for this guy. Are you rooting for this guy? What the judges say: Carrie Ann said he was 'cute.'

Julianne said he has a surprising spark. Calvin is impressing. Score: 28/40, up from 26 seven days ago.

Also, Jaleel White, the original Urkel, showed up. And - Viennese Waltz, Game of Thrones theme The dance: Well, straight talk, this really wasn't a good theme song to dance to. It's such a grand theme full of dragons, humping and decapitations, but here, even dressed as Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo, it was more like an awkward Game of Thrones-themed wedding. Amber definitely learned from her Week 1 mistakes and 'connected' with Maks during the dance, but her feet had a hard time connecting with the floor and there were noticeable stumbles. From what I know, that's a no-no in dancing. What the judges say: Julianne told Amber to lose the shoes.

Bruno lost his mind. Just wait 'til he watches Game of Thrones! Score: 24/40, 6s across the board. Finally, Game of Thrones lost something! And - Cha Cha, Go, Diego, Go theme The dance: Didn't this guy leave The Fosters because he wanted a more adult image and was sick of playing teens? So far he's danced to One Direction and a children's show theme song. Okay, kid, whatever you say.

Will your fans' parents let their kids use the phone to vote? The dance itself was better than last week, but he still looks like a person who is taking a dancing lesson, and that's not going to win this thing. There's the strategy of attacking a demographic really hard in the hopes that they call in, but will it work? What the judges say: Carrie Ann and Len said Jake was dancing ahead of the music, and that's not how you dance. Score: 24/40, all 6s and two more than last week.

He's one Rick Perry away from going home. (Robert Van Winkle) and - Foxtrot, 'Love and Marriage' from Married. With Children The dance: If Vanilla Ice wants to play the show's class clown, I'm cool with that. Porcupine Tree Insignificance Rar. He wants to have fun out there, and this number opened with a mini-skit as 'Nilla's Al Bundy sat on his couch watching Dancing With the Stars. The theme song fit surprisingly well with the dance, too, but it didn't seem as though it was a particularly difficult dance.

There's some real talent in Ice, but he's a bit inconsistent to keep it all going throughout the whole routine. Witney did Peg Bundy, but as a blonde. You have to dock a point for that. What the judges say: Carrie Ann told Mr. Ice to not lip synch, and Len said it was a 'Thrilla from Vanilla.' Bruno lost his mind. Score: 26/40, up 1 from their first dance.

And - Quickstep, Bewitched theme The dance: Sorry, live audience, you didn't get to see the sweet black and white opening. But they did see Terra, who is quite a good dancer! She makes dancing look easy, and the basic steps that others are having problems with she handles with ease. Great personal story aside, Terra looks great out there and is now in the running for the top. What the judges say: Julianne said it was her favorite dance of the night.

Bruno lost his mind. Score: 31/40, a huge leap over the 25 from last week. And - Argentine Tango, The X-Files theme The dance: True story: I dance to The X-Files theme all the time at home, so I get it. But I would not choose this song to dance on national TV to. But then all of a sudden it went all Argentinian with some killer percussion and then people were like, wait whaaaaaat?

Babyface produced the track and added all those flairs! How cool is that? Is that fair? Honestly, the music was so distracting (in a good way?) I could barely see the dancing, but what I did see looked sharp. Babyface knows the music, and it shows. However I did very clearly see what you all saw: Babyface and Allison's lips millimeters apart for about four full seconds after the music ended. Get a room you two!

What the judges say: Julianne said he's the biggest surprise so far, and will have the most interesting journey. Didn't lose his mind?

Score: 30/40, up from 26. Suddenly, the competitive field is getting a little more crowded, no? And - Jive, Ducktails theme The dance: THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME. Laurie could have flopped around on the floor like a dying fish and I still would have given this a perfect 10. Criticisms first: there are some minor timing issues, but Laurie, unsurprisingly, is the best dancer who isn't a pro.

She's got the personality, the spunk and the moves, and nothing can stop her. Sorry everyone else. On top of that, she and Val fell into a pile of money at the end like in Breaking Bad. My only question: Was she supposed to be Huey, Dewey or Louie? (The answer is Huey, because he wears red.) What the judges say: Julianne called her Disney's Beyonce. Shut it down, it's over.

Give her the trophy. Bruno lost his mind. Score: 32/40.

Top score of the night! And - Paso Doble, The Walking Dead theme The dance: I have a feeling this was one of those projects where no one had the courage to say, 'Guys, are we sure we want to do this?' Because the concept behind this routine was silly at best, dumb at worst.

The dancing itself, which involved Sharna and James playing zombie apocalypse survivors while zombies danced around them, was a little off from the surprising debut dance last week. I dunno, Dancing With Zombies just didn't work for me. Props for James for racing this week and still coming in to dance, though. What the judges say: Julianne and Carrie Ann wanted them to use their shaping better, while Len said something about werewolves? Someone get Len a television! Score: 29/40, down from the 31 in Week 1. Rasheeda Dirty South Raritan on this page.

A bit generous if you ask me! And - Foxtrot, Taxi theme The dance: You'd think dancing to the Taxi theme song would be hard, and you're right! But give it up to these two for pulling out a dance that actually worked with the flute-y opening. The good news is this was much more Marilu's speed, and she performed a lot better than before.

The bad news, it wasn't nearly as exciting. Still, you gotta work with what you got.

What the judges say: Len said the car was a taxi but the dance was a Rolls Royce. Bruno lost his mind and said something about Uber.

Score: 29/40, an 8 from Len. And - Quickstep, The Muppet Show theme The dance: Ryan was asked who his favorite Muppet was, and he said, 'I guess the green dude.'

So you know ABC isn't trying to protect him as hard as they claimed to be with the sob story about the protesters last week. Ryan went with a lime green tux and Cheryl wore a pink dress for some Kermit (the green dude, Ryan) and Miss Piggy coloring, which I guess you gotta do if you're dancing to. The routine itself was fun, but Ryan still looks like he's dancing with billiard cues in his pants. A little stiff.

What the judges say: Julianne said there were lots of steps missed, but everyone was impressed with how he bounced back. Score: 24/40, zero protesters. Tomorrow the first couple gets eliminated. Who will it be?

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