The Skating system is a method of compiling scores in ballroom dance competitions. It was introduced by the British Official Board of Ballroom Dancing (now British Dance Council) in 1937. It was first used during the Blackpool Dance Festival and has gradually been adopted in ballroom competition around the world as well as by other dance competitions, e.g., by the World Salsa Federation.
The skating system consists of 11 rules, 10 of which determine the scoring of the final round.
Read more about Skating System: Preliminary Rounds, Final Round
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