Step Sequence Patterns
- A straight line step sequence travels from one end of the rink to the far end. It begins at any spot along the short barrier and ends at the barrier across the rink. The skater travels the approximate shape of a straight line.
- The patterns of ice dancing step sequences separate straight line into midline and diagonal:
- A midline step sequence travels along the center axis of the ice rink and crosses the full length of the rink.
- A diagonal step sequence travels from one corner of the rink to the corner diagonal from the originating corner.
- The patterns of ice dancing step sequences separate straight line into midline and diagonal:
- A circular step sequence uses the full width of the rink. The skater travels the appropeximate shape of a circle or oval.
- A serpentine step sequence travels from end of the rink to the opposite end. The skater travels in at least two curves. The approximate shape should be serpentine (shaped like an S).
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