Artistry in Motion
Basic Skills Badges - Artistry in Motion
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Artistry in Motion 1 |
A. Introduction to basic dance movement and terminology
B. Introduction to rhythm / musical styles
C. Eye focus, facial expression
D. Basic head movements
E. Introduction to overall body awareness/levels
F. Program construction
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Artistry in Motion 2 |
A. Introduction to classical music
B. Introduction to correct upper body placement
C. Development of port de bras
D. Utilization of basic dance movements in classical style
E. Program mapping
F. Demonstration of a compulsory program – to be choreographed by the skater, 1 minute in length
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Artistry in Motion 3 |
A. Introduction to Jazz/Contemporary music
B. Development of lower body extension (Ina Bauer, Spread eagles, unique spirals, knee/body slides
C. Footwork and edge work sequences into jumps
D. 2 spiral sequences (see manual for patterns)
E. music interpretation exercises
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Artistry in Motion 4 |
A. Development of artistic presentation in skating programs
B. Advanced spins (see manual)
C. Incorporation of body levels
D. Footwork and edge work sequences to music to be choreographed by the skater – 20 steps each
E. Demo of a program choreographed by the skater, music of their choice, 1 to 1 ½ min in length, to include elements from Freeskate 6 and below
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