Ice Dance: Starlight Waltz - Off-Ice Dance Techniques

Ice Dance: Starlight Waltz - Off-Ice Dance Techniques Starlight Waltz - The character and rhythm of this dance are similar to that of the Viennese Waltz. The dance starts in closed hold with three chassé sequences for both partners. The third step of each chassé sequence must finish on a strong outside edge. MUSIC RHYTHM: Waltz 3/4 TEMPO: 58 three-beat measures per minute; 174 beats per minute ISU MUSIC INTRODUCTION: 48 beats, 16.6 seconds PATTERN-TIMING: 1 = :35; 2 = 1:10; 3 = 1:45 DURATION: Test 2 = 1:10 Solo after partnering 2 = 1:10 Competition 2 = 1:10 Adult Competition 2 = 1:10 SKATER’S CHOICE TIMING: See Skater’s Choice Pattern Dance Timing Chart on under the “Pattern dance descriptions charts” link: 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Man’s Steps 00:43 - Lady’s Steps 01:19 - Ice Dance: Starlight Waltz