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FREE DANCE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- free dance
1, record 1, English, free%20dance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- free dancing 2, record 1, English, free%20dancing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ice dancing competition consists of three parts. The first is made up of [two] compulsory dances. Next comes a dance done to a set pattern and rhythm. Finally, there is the free dancing. In this, each couple skates a 4-minute program of their own choice. The compulsory dances are together worth [20 per cent] of the total marks awarded, the set pattern [30 per cent], and the free dance 50 per cent. 3, record 1, English, - free%20dance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A free dance should contain non-repetitive combinations of new or known dance steps composed into a programme displaying the personal ideas of the dancers in concept and arrangement. 4, record 1, English, - free%20dance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
When there were three compulsory dances, they were worth 30 per cent of the total marks, the set pattern 20 per cent, and the free dance 50 per cent. 5, record 1, English, - free%20dance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- danse libre
1, record 1, French, danse%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La compétition de danse sur glace comprend une épreuve imposée de deux danses choisies parmi les 18 danses reconnues par l'ISU (International Skating Union) [20 % des points au classement final], une danse originale ou «danse de création» sur un thème musical imposé (le type de danse, le rythme et les tempos sont choisis par l'ISU alors que le choix de la chorégraphie et de la musique revient au couple) [30% de la note finale], et une danse libre de 4 minutes 30 secondes où la suite de pas et la musique sont au choix du couple [50 % de la note finale]. 2, record 1, French, - danse%20libre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'il y avait trois danses imposées, elles valaient pour 30 % de la marque finale, la danse sur tracé original prescrit comptait pour 20 %, et la danse libre, 50 %. 2, record 1, French, - danse%20libre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il est préférable de ne pas utiliser le générique «style libre» pour désigner cette notion puisqu'il y a du «libre» également en patinage en simple et en patinage en couple, et que ce terme correspond davantage à «free style». 2, record 1, French, - danse%20libre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Patinaje
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- danza libre
1, record 1, Spanish, danza%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prueba de danza sobre hielo consistente en ejecutar una coreografía propia siguiendo unos ritmos y una música no preestablecidos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - danza%20libre
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Skating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- CANFIGURESKATE
1, record 2, English, CANFIGURESKATE
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CANFIGURESKATE is a program offering inexpensive, quality group instruction. It focuses on skills in Stroking, Figures, Dance, Free Skating and Precision skating and covers 21 badges. 1, record 2, English, - CANFIGURESKATE
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Patinage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme canadien de PATINAGE ARTISTIQUE
1, record 2, French, Programme%20canadien%20de%20PATINAGE%20ARTISTIQUE
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme canadien de PATINAGE ARTISTIQUE offre un enseignement en groupe, peu coûteux et de qualité. Il insiste sur certaines habiletés telles que les poussées-élans, les figures, la danse, le style libre et le patinage synchronisé et comprend 21 écussons. 1, record 2, French, - Programme%20canadien%20de%20PATINAGE%20ARTISTIQUE
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-06-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- skip
1, record 3, English, skip
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a dance step consisting of a hop taking off and landing on the same foot with the free foot raised slightly in front or back. 1, record 3, English, - skip
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Danse
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sautillement sur un pied
1, record 3, French, sautillement%20sur%20un%20pied
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- sautillement d'un pied 1, record 3, French, sautillement%20d%27un%20pied
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1983-08-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pin
1, record 4, English, pin
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A gold pin emblematic of the test shall be presented gratis by the Association to amateur candidates passing the Eighth Figure test, Gold Free Skating test, Gold Pair test, Gold Dance test, or Senior Competition test... 1, record 4, English, - pin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épinglette
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pinglette
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une épinglette d'or emblématique du test doit être présentée gratuitement par l'Association aux candidats ayant réussi le Huitième test de figure, le test de patinage libre or, le test de patinage couple or, le test de danse or et le test de compétition or [...] 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pinglette
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pinglette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1979-10-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- minimum mark
1, record 5, English, minimum%20mark
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The lowest mark which may be assigned by a judge for an individual figure or division of a dance, free skating program, pair program, or free dance program without marking the figure or division as "failed". 1, record 5, English, - minimum%20mark
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- note minimum 1, record 5, French, note%20minimum
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
la note la plus faible pouvant être attribuée par un juge pour une figure imposée, les éléments d'une danse d'un programme de patinage libre, en couple ou danse libre sans que la figure ou l'élément du programme soit notée "échoué". 1, record 5, French, - note%20minimum
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 5, French, - note%20minimum
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1979-10-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gold free dance test
1, record 6, English, gold%20free%20dance%20test
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gold Free Dance Test. Duration of free dance-4 minutes. 1, record 6, English, - gold%20free%20dance%20test
Record 6, Key term(s)
- gold free dance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- test danse libre or 1, record 6, French, test%20danse%20libre%20or
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test danse libre or. Durée - 4 minutes. 1, record 6, French, - test%20danse%20libre%20or
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 6, French, - test%20danse%20libre%20or
Record 6, Key term(s)
- danse libre or
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1979-10-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- silver free dance test
1, record 7, English, silver%20free%20dance%20test
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Silver Free Dance Test. Duration of free dance-3 minutes. 1, record 7, English, - silver%20free%20dance%20test
Record 7, Key term(s)
- silver free dance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- test danse libre argent 1, record 7, French, test%20danse%20libre%20argent
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test danse libre argent. Durée - 3 minutes. 1, record 7, French, - test%20danse%20libre%20argent
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 7, French, - test%20danse%20libre%20argent
Record 7, Key term(s)
- danse libre argent
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1979-10-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Ravensburger waltz
1, record 8, English, Ravensburger%20waltz
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ravensburger Waltz. This is a set pattern dance skated in the character of a Viennese Waltz. The dance begins with three waltz turns(...) of 6 beats, in which one partner executes a RFI 3-turn on the third beat of the bar, the free leg behind. 1, record 8, English, - Ravensburger%20waltz
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- valse Ravensburger 1, record 8, French, valse%20Ravensburger
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Valse Ravensburger. Danse sur tracé prescrit, caractère de la valse viennoise. La danse commence avec trois virages propres à la valse (...), pendant 6 temps chacun; un des patineurs exécute un virage trois DAVI sur le troisième temps de la mesure, la jambe libre derrière lui. 1, record 8, French, - valse%20Ravensburger
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 2, record 8, French, - valse%20Ravensburger
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1979-10-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- foxtrot
1, record 9, English, foxtrot
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- fox-trot 2, record 9, English, fox%2Dtrot
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
International dance-optional pattern :(...) The Foxtrot should be danced not stepped. All take-offs should be made with soft knee action and the free foot should always be placed on the ice close beside the skating foot. This dance is designed to be skated on deep edges and semi-circular lobes. 1, record 9, English, - foxtrot
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- foxtrot 1, record 9, French, foxtrot
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- fox-trot 2, record 9, French, fox%2Dtrot
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Danse internationale sur tracé facultatif: (...) Le foxtrot doit être dansé et non sauté. Tous les départs exigent une flexion souple du genou, tandis que les pieds doivent toujours être placés sur la glace près des pieds traceurs. Cette danse doit être exécutée avec des courbes profondes et des lobes semi-circulaires. 1, record 9, French, - foxtrot
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique. 3, record 9, French, - foxtrot
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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