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Ice Dance Curriculum

    The Bridge Program Dance curriculum provides an introduction to Ice Dancing.

    No previous experience in ice dancing is necessary. The workshops are designed for skaters for whom this will be their first exposure to ice dancing.

    Skaters will be divided by skill groups according to their skating skills and to accommodate skaters who have some previous experience in ice dancing.

    The concept is to build on a skater's basic ability to perform edges and turns by adding the concept of set patterns and different musical tempos.

    The curriculum listed is designed to introduce the principles involved with the discipline of ice dancing.

    Depending of the skill of some groups, skaters may only work on one principle for the entire allotted time during the session.

    Skaters will also participate in off ice instruction to maximize the value of the on-ice time.

Discussion topics:

➢    Opportunities available to test and compete in ice dancing
➢    Variations of technique and style
➢    Application of pattern
➢    Ice utilization
➢    How to read dance patterns
➢    Tracking
➢    Partnering

Dance Lesson Plan
    Ice Dance 1 - Dutch Waltz
    Ice Dance 2 - Canasta Tango
    Ice dance 3 - Rhythm Blues
    Ice Dance 4 - Cha Cha
    Ice Dance 5 - Swing Dance
    Ice Dance 6 - Fiesta Tango

Resources:

The following internet links have been gleaned from personal communications
combined with information from public institutions and athletic organization/
associations that have a web presence with information concerning team and
individual sports programs:

Table of Contents - Basic Skills Bridge Program Handbook
USFS Basic Skills Basic Skating Skill Classes Basic Skating Skills Program ISI & Basic Skills Badge Levels Basic Skills Competitions ISI & Basic Skills Competitions Test and Competition Strategies Transferable Skating Skills Figure Skating Skill Development	The Sport of Figure Skating Figure Skating Disciplines Free Skating Ice Dancing Pair Skating Synchronized Team Skating Artistic and Showcase Theater On Ice

Skating Programs, Seminars, and Workshops
Basic Skating Skills Program High School Team Skating Programs Collegiate Team Skating Programs Summer Figure Skating Programs High School Figure Skating Programs Exercise Programs Endurance Training Building Endurance Off-Ice Seminars Developing Training Plan Develop Coordination Presentation Exercises	General Skating Workshops Adult Workshops Artistry Workshops Dance Steps & Turns Workshops Figure Workshops Free Skating Workshops Synchronized Skating Workshops Connecting Elements Workshops Snowplow Sam Curriculum Basic Skills 1-8 Curriculum Dance Patterns Dance Curriculum Free Skating Curriculum Pairs Curriculum Synchronized Skating Curriculum Theater On Ice Basic Skills

Chapters Learning Table of Contents -
The Learning Environment: The Learning Process
Skill Development Environment:	Mental Training:
Figure Skating Skill Development Stages of Learning Sports Sports Mechanical Principles Sports Biomechanics Athlete Feedback Mechanical Principles Sports Training Principles	Individual Differences in Athletes Mental Practicing Setting Sports Goals Memory considerations in Sports Mental Conditioning Variation in Training Transfer of Training Skills

The Process of Learning
Setting Goals Mental Aspects of Skating Mental Conditioning Multi-tasking Myths Athlete Focus Abilities PDF Attentional Focus Multi-tasking in Sports Short Term Training Long Term Planning Advanced Training Plans Long Term Athlete Development Training Variation Importance of Training Stages	Spatial Disorientation Effects of Mood on Performance Emotions and Critical Thinking Knowledge Typology Map Confidence through Motivation Articles by Robert Gagne Training Feedback Memory Techniques Transference of Training Transfer Principles Transferable Skill References Transferable Skating Skills Training Tips for Ice Sports

Introduction - Modifying Skills and Habits
Adult Influences Positive Learning Activities Cognitive and Behaviorist Psychology Ripple Effect Behavior Models Instinctive Behaviors Shaping Behaviors External Influences	Mental and Physical Inputs/Responses Adrenaline Rush Depression and Euphoria Incentives and Disincentives Life Choices and Decisions PE Benefits Academic Studies Summary of Choices

Physical and Mental Training Considerations

Learning Topics:
Mental Conditioning Attentional Focus Multi-tasking in Sports	Processing Criticism Emotions and Critical Thinking Knowledge Typology Map

Sports Information	Sports Training
Sports In Society Classes of Motor Skills Ice Skating Disciplines Skating Skills & Training Figure Skating Stress Classes of Motor Skills ISI & Basic Skill Badge Levels Figure Skating Training Group Training Sessions Training Stages Importance Weekly Training Plan Annual Training Guidelines Off Ice Training Guides Developing A Training Plan Summer Skating Workshops	PDF USFS Stretching Training Strength Training Exercises Cool Down Exercises Warm Up Exercises Flexibility Training Athlete Flexibility Power Skating Classes Core Body Stability Core Body Control Core Body Training Develop Coordination Agility Endurance Training Endurance Training Plan Building Endurance

Skating Skills and Training

PDF Acquisition of Skills
PDF Allocate Training Resources
PDF Determining Ability
PDF Developing a Training Program
PDF Developing Athletes
PDF General Training Principles
PDF Good Training Habits
PDF Pathways to Skating Goals
PDF Practicing School Figures
PDF Training Stages
PDF Figure Skating Training Program
PDF Strength Training Tips/Techniques
PDF Strength Training for Women
Summer On Ice Skating Workshops
Jump Training
Video Skating Clips

PDF Power and Acceleration Workout
PDF Measuring Core Body Stability
PDF Youth Athletes
PDF Smart Training
PDF Coaching
PDF A Common Training Fallacy
PDF Crossover Training
PDF A primer on Periodization Training
PDF 8 Year-Round Strength Drills
PDF Periodization Training Schedule
PDF Conditioning - Aerobic and Anaerobic
PDF Cardiovascular Yearly Training Cycle
PDF Resistance Exercises you can do at home
PDF Strength Program for Figure Skating
PDF Strength Training Benefits Figure Skaters
PDF Exercises you can perform at home

Warm Up Stretching, Cooling Down, and Flexibility Training
Cool Down Exercises Warm Up Exercises Flexibility Training Athlete Flexibility Agility	Develop Coordination Exercises to Develop Coordination Off-Ice Training For Skaters Off-Ice Conditioning Off-Season Conditioning PDF Off-Ice Training For Figure Skaters

Ice Skating Rink Index	Ice Skating Disciplines
History of Ice Skating Facilities History of Developing Refrigerated Rinks Ice Skating Facilities List Ice Rinks By States ISI Rink List USA - 16 administrative areas USFS Basic Skating Skills Club List USFS Club List High School Skating Clubs College Skating Clubs	Recreational Ice Skating USFS Basic Skating Skills Program Basic Skills Competitions USFS Competition Events US Speed Skating USA Hockey USA Curling

Choreography and Artistic Performances
Choreography - An Art or Science? Technique in Choreographing Skating Programs Music's Role in Creating Skating Programs Role of the Choreographer in Figure Skating A Choreographer's Role & Duties Choreography & Presentation The Role of Choreography in Presentation Program Components	Choreographing Free Skating Programs Choreographing Artistic Skating Programs Artistic and Interpretive Events Showcase Events Theater On Ice Events Creating Dance Content Skater Feedback

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