Ice Dancing - Original Dance
The original dance was the second of three parts in ice dancing competitions.
For the original dance, the ISU would designate a rhythm or set of rhythms each year that all dancers must perform to, or a specific theme, such as folk dance. The competitors were allowed to choose their own music and choreography. The length of the program was shorter than the free dance, and the skaters had to adhere to more rules.
The dance was to be choreographed so that the steps dis not cross the midline of the rink, with certain exceptions for this rule that took into account required step sequences such as the diagonal footwork sequence. Closed partnering positions and close skating were also important for the original dance.
The Original Dance was discontinued in 2010.
