"Invitation for a dance"

Sunday, the 4th of March 2001

Edenhal Kunstrij & IJsdans Stichting Amsterdam

Registration for the Annual Amsterdam Recreation Ice Dance Competition

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Place: Edenhal / Amsterdam, Radioweg 64 (Middenweg / Kruislaan).
Registration: From 13.00 hours on the registration fee (35 Dutch guilders per person) can be paid cash in the Edenhal Restaurant at the registration desk, where Mrs. Mortier will be present till 14.15 hours. At 15.00 hours the competition starts and at it will last till 19.30 hours. The dance competition will be combined with a figure skating show competition. So you have plenty of time to change costumes in between of the dances. You are kindly requested to send your registration paper to Mrs. A.A. Mortier-Kemper, Stempelslaan 29, 3527 XS Utrecht, the Netherlands, before the 4th of February, or to send an e-mail to almoor@XS4ALL.NL
The draw will be on the Friday before the competition. Therefore the list with starting orders will be available from 13.00 hours at the registration desk at the day of the competition. Then the music for the free programs (only audiocassettes) can be delivered as well. Test is neither a requirement nor an obstacle to take part in the competition. It is up to your own judgement to decide for the group in which you want to compete.
If young skaters decide to take part in the competition they will be assigned to a separate group according to age.

The competition is meant to stimulate recreation ice dancing and pair skating.

The competition consists of a compulsory and a free section. Within a group in the compulsory section changing partners is not allowed. However you may skate with a different partner in another group within the compulsory section. Within the free section you may compete in as many groups as you like, with the same or with a different partner.
The American Waltz, the Tango, and the Quick Step are skated to ISU music. The Prelim Foxtrot and the Tulips from Amsterdam are skated to the Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz melodies. For the remaining dances Canadian and American test music will be used, with the exception of the Riverside Rumba which will be skated to standard ballroom music During the warm-up the music belonging to the dance will be played to allow each couple to become familiar with the chosen melodies. Each couple may choose its own introductory poses and steps. The first step of the dance does not need to coincide with the start of the melody.

COMPULSORY SECTION

Group 1
Prelim Foxtrot (1 1/2 round)
Dutch Waltz (3 sequences)

Group 2
Rhythm Blues (3 sequences)
Riverside Rumba (3 sequences)

Group 3
Hickory Hoe-down (3 sequences)
Tulips from Amsterdam (3 sequences) Special prize for the winning couple!

Group 4
American Waltz (1 minute)
Cha Cha 2000 (3 sequences) Special prize for the winning couple!

Group 5
Tango (3 sequences)
Quick Step (3 sequences)

II. FREE SECTION

1. Original Set Pattern Dance (OSPD): No restrictions on the type of music chosen as long as it has a melody and a clear and regular rhythm. The pattern may cover either half of the rink (4 sequences to be skated) or the complete ice surface (2 sequences to be skated). Although forward skating throughout the whole pattern of the dance is allowed it should be noted that a dance consisting of both forward and backward skating generally increases the difficulty level of the dance.

2. Free dance of 2 minutes duration consisting of:
1. At least one step sequence in partner hold(s). Either a straight line, a diagonal, a circle or a serpentine.
2. Three simple lifts.
3. Three simple 'highlights' (Camel position, spread eagle, Ina Bauer, etc.)
4. One dance spin.
5. Connecting steps between the elements.

3. Synchronized dancing of 1.5 minute duration.
Two skaters (same or opposite sex) perform shadow and/or mirror skating in a variation dance. Partner holds are not permitted. Throughout the whole dance they should be separated. Spins and jumps are not allowed either. However intricate and fast footwork is highly recommended, as well as original body postures. Furthermore the program should contain one circle and one diagonal step sequence. Music: Waltz. Tempo: All waltzes are allowed, vocal music as well.

4. Adagio show program of 3 minutes duration
The main idea is to dramatically express a feeling, idea or concept. The choice of music is completely free. Requisites may be used to enhance the artistic interpretation. No restriction regarding posing, positions, postures, arabesques, sitting or lying on the ice, etc. All kind of lifts is permitted, including acrobatic.

5. Pair skating program of 2.30 minutes duration
A short program with one lift, one thrown element, one pair skating spin, one spiral, one synchronized jump, one synchronized spin and one step sequence. The technical difficulty of the elements can be adjusted to the skating ability of the couple.

Do you want to participate?

Send a message to almoor@XS4ALL.NL with the following information: