Ice Dance: Kilian - Off-Ice Dance Techniques

Ice Dance - Kilian - Off-Ice Dance Techniques - KrigorStudio - The Kilian is a test of close and accurate footwork, unison of rotation and control. Upright posture is required throughout. The dance follows a counterclockwise elliptical pattern, but the start and succeeding steps may be located anywhere around the circle. Once established, however, no shift of pattern is acceptable on subsequent sequences. The clockwise rotation must be controlled. MUSIC RHYTHM: March 2/4 or 4/4 TEMPO: 58 two-beat measures per minute, or 29 four-beat measures per minute; 116 beats per minute ISU MUSIC INTRODUCTION: 32 beats, 16.5 seconds PATTERN-TIMING: 1 = :08; 2 = :17; 3 = :25; 4 = :33, 5 = :41, 6 = :50 DURATION: Test 4 = :33 Solo after partnering 2 = :17 Competition 6 = :50 Adult Competition 4 = :33 SKATER’S CHOICE TIMING: See Skater’s Choice Pattern Dance Timing Chart on under the “Pattern dance descriptions charts” link: