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Recently, we talked about how difficult it is at the moment for an Ice Dance couple to receive a level 4 for a step sequence.
For example, in 2010, at both the Olympics and Worlds, V/M and D/V used to receive level 4 for almost all of their step sequences, now it's difficult even for them to receive one. So, these are the requirements for a level 4 not-touching Ice Dance step sequence (NtMiSt or NtCiSt):
Now, these are the requirements for a level 4 Step Sequence in Hold (so, CiSt, DiSt or MiSt):
Anna Cappellini-Luca Lanotte 2012 GPF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFO-tTUgb1I
So, just one couple received a level 4 in an Ice Dance Step Sequence so far this season (and with a not-so-high GOE: +1.14)!
What do you think: are the requirements too difficult to fulfill or are the technical panels too harsh?
For example, in 2010, at both the Olympics and Worlds, V/M and D/V used to receive level 4 for almost all of their step sequences, now it's difficult even for them to receive one. So, these are the requirements for a level 4 not-touching Ice Dance step sequence (NtMiSt or NtCiSt):
No Senior nor Junior couple received a level 4 for a step sequence in the SD so far this season!Footwork includes at least 5 different Types of Difficult Turns (one of which being a Double Twizzle)
AND
Turns are multidirectional
AND
A one foot section includes the 4 different Types of One Foot Section Turns
AND
Difficult Turns, Twizzles and, if any, the first performed 2 Extra Features cover at least 75% of the chosen pattern
AND
100% of Difficult Turns are performed clearly on correct Edges and all other Steps/Turns are clean
Now, these are the requirements for a level 4 Step Sequence in Hold (so, CiSt, DiSt or MiSt):
These are the Step Sequences that received a level 4 in the FD so far this season:Footwork includes at least 5 different Types of Difficult Turns (one of which being a Double Twizzle)
AND
Turns are multidirectional
AND
A one foot section includes the 4 different Types of One Foot Section Turns
AND
Difficult Turns, Twizzles and, if any, the first performed 2 Extra Features cover at least 75% of the chosen pattern
AND
100% of Difficult Turns are performed clearly on correct Edges and all other Steps/Turns are clean
AND
At least 3 Changes of Hold are included
AND
At least 3 different Dance Holds are included
Anna Cappellini-Luca Lanotte 2012 GPF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFO-tTUgb1I
So, just one couple received a level 4 in an Ice Dance Step Sequence so far this season (and with a not-so-high GOE: +1.14)!
What do you think: are the requirements too difficult to fulfill or are the technical panels too harsh?