Arts programs are designed by the skater and/or coach and emphasize the skater`s ability to develop performance, creativity and interpretation. Art programs combine skating skills such as turns, edges and ground movements with creative spins and the ability to project emotions and art. Programs must contain the necessary content to improve the interpretation and musicality of the skater. The elements required are focused on their quality, creativity and ability to improve the program, not on their technical difficulty. Movements should not simply be a collection of pleasant or spectacular movements assembled in popular music to entertain an audience (exhibition/performance program). Creative improvisation programs are designed solely by the skater with minimal preparation. Creative improvisation tests the skater`s ability to quickly interpret a particular piece of music and entertain the audience. No coaching is allowed for these events. Keystone STARS is a responsive system designed to enhance, support and recognize continuous quality improvement efforts in early learning programs in Pennsylvania. Our system is guided by three basic principles: The OECDL`s Keystone STARS programme supports all early childhood care and education programmes to improve the quality of the programme. We encourage programs to consider Keystone`s STARS Performance Standards as a tool to support continuous quality improvement (CQI) that impacts the child and family services in your care. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania`s Quality Assessment and Improvement System (QRIS). A QRIS is a systematic approach to continuous quality improvement to assess, improve and communicate the level of quality of early and compulsory care and education programs.
Keystone STARS is a program of the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OECDL). A collection of at least two spirals executed on different feet. Spirals should not be separated by other elements such as jumps or spins. Some categories have requirements for the number of steps between the spirals, supported/unsupported and/or the direction of spiral slip. Demonstration programs are designed by the skaters and/or coach and emphasize the skater`s ability to entertain an audience through the use of theatricality or artistic skills. Programs can tell a story, create a mood, or have an obvious theme. Costumes and props are allowed within the restrictions. A program with music lasting up to two minutes and 10 seconds The following rules refer to the specific requirements for all STAR categories, including Evaluate to standard synchronization.
Information on evaluation criteria, event management, etc. can be found in the Guides section of the Information Centre. Either a waltz jump or an axel jump with any number of revolutions. Each partner must have passed the STAR 3 Freeskate assessment; No other restrictions. Assessment: Must have successfully completed the STAR 4 skills assessment, but not more than the STAR 6 assessment in public skating. A two-minute (plus or minus 10 seconds) free skating program with music must not have passed part of the STAR 6 freeskate assessment. Rotation from foot to foot, in which the curve of the exit edge goes in the opposite direction to the input edge. The foot passes from the outer edge to the inner edge or from the inner edge to the outer edge. In ice dancing, unless otherwise stated in the dance description, the free foot is placed on the ice near the skating foot. The inlet and outlet edges are also deep.
In ice dancing, a series of two twizzles with up to one step between the twizzles. STAR 5 is CPC rated and skaters are evaluated. A partner-assisted jump in which a skater is pulled into the air by a partner at the start. and lands without the help of the partner. Throw jumps are named after the basic solo jump, which is initiated and performed solely by the supported skater. In singles and pairs, any spin that has only one of the three basic positions and no non-basic position. For spins in one position and flying tendrils in one position, the final vertical position at the end of the spin is not considered another position, regardless of the number of rotations, as long as the skater only performs the final winding without improvements. Assistance, resources and support for training and professional development on standards. We believe that inclusion, diversity, equity and respect are core values embedded in these principles. The skater rotates in an upright position, at least three laps.
The arms and free foot can be held in different positions. A spin where the skater remains in a sitting position while turning. The support leg should be bent at least at an angle of ninety degrees. The thigh of the ice skating foot should be parallel to the surface of the ice. For a complete list of deductions related to timing, interruptions, illegal elements, costumes and props, etc., see Skate Canada`s Contest Rules and Competition Scoring Rules. Refers to the three basic rotational positions – camel, sitting and straight. The evaluation criteria and minimum elements are described in detail in the guide Evaluation according to the requirements of the standardized synchronized skating program. Pattern dance elements must be patinated in waltz rhythm in a waltz style with the 58-bar tempo range of three beats per minute (174 beats per minute) plus or minus two beats per minute Team Element events are an opportunity for groups of skaters to perform together in a fun atmosphere. The skaters each perform an element of free skating to contribute to an overall evaluation of the team. Team element events consist of progressive levels ranging from STAR 2 to Gold. Participation in the team element events is consistent with the public skating events and teams can skate at a higher level if they wish. Individual elements and skating skills and performance, assessed according to standard procedures for team element events: Team elements perform the same elements listed in the individual element tests: The pattern must be in a generally constant direction and can only cross the long axis of the ice surface once at each end of the rink within a radius of no more than 30 metres (axis short) of the barrier.
The skater may also cross the long axis once at the entrance and/or exit of the step sequence and/or once at the entrance of the pattern dance element. Loops are allowed as long as they do not cross the long axis. However, the following provisions do not contravene these provisions: Refers to the imaginary line(s) that divide the ice surface (e.g., long axis, short axis). At the discretion of the organizing committee, event categories may be subdivided according to the number of registrations. Ice dance: A basic rotational position performed on one foot, with the skating leg bent forward, sideways, or backwards in a single-leg squatting position with one leg free. The Elements events are an opportunity for skaters to perform elements of free skating in a competitive format without the limitations of performance or musical interpretation associated with the use of music. Skaters are able to focus on the right technique and quality while challenging themselves to try more difficult elements. Element events consist of progressive levels from STAR 2 to Gold. Participation in Element events is consistent with the public skating events and skaters can skate at a higher level if they wish. Single and torque: Basic rotation position where the upper part of the skating leg is at least parallel to the ice. Demo events consist of four levels of competition and can be offered in individual, group and/or production events.
Music from the eighth Skate Canada series is used for all model dance events. However, couples have the option of using a selection of ice dance music from the ISU (pieces one to five only) or from the approved Skate Canada Contemporary Music List. If couples opt for a selection of ISU or contemporary music, they must provide this music to the contest organizers, as indicated in the contest announcement. During the warm-up period, only music from the eighth Skate Canada series will be used. NEW! Keystone STARS 2022 Performance Standards Recorded Webinar Now Available Assessment: Must have successfully completed the STAR 4 competency assessment In ice dance, a rotational movement on one foot is performed on site by one partner alone (with or without the help of the other partner) or by both partners simultaneously (around separate centres).