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KILIAN [2 records]

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Record 1 1988-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skating
OBS

Kilian Position. Partners face in the same direction, lady at right of man, man's right shoulder behind lady's left. Lady's left arm is extended in front across man's body to his left hand, while his right arm is behind her back, both right hands clasped and resting at her hipbone.

OBS

in ice dancing, especially for the Tango Fiesta

OBS

Figure skating term(s)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patinage
OBS

Position Kilian. Les partenaires sont tournés dans la même direction, la patineuse se tenant à droite du patineur, tandis que l'épaule droite du patineur se place derrière l'épaule gauche de la patineuse. Le bras gauche de la patineuse est tendu (...) devant le corps du patineur sur la main gauche, tandis que le bras droit du patineur se place derrière le dos de la patineuse, les deux mains droites enlacées et tenues à la hauteur de la taille de la patineuse au-dessus de la hanche.

OBS

façon de tenir son/sa partenaire en danse sur glace, surtout en Tango Fiesta.

OBS

Ces termes appartiennent au patinage artistique.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Skating
CONT

International dance-optional pattern .... The Kilian is a test of close and accurate footwork, unison of rotation and control. Upright body posture is required throughout the dance and the partners should look up, not down.

OBS

Figure skating term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Patinage
CONT

Danse internationale sur tracé facultatif [...]. Le kilian est un travail de jeux de pieds serré et précis, de rotation à l'unisson et de maîtrise. Les exécutants doivent se tenir droit tout au long de cette danse et garder la tête levée, non penchée.

OBS

Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique.

Spanish

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