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U.S. Figure Skating

ICE DANCE & SOLO DANCE: RULES & RESOURCES

 

U.S. Figure Skating provides marking guides for competition events. This page includes the latest updates and clarifications to support athletes and coaches in competition.

ICE DANCE

 

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

7/9/26 – ISU Communication 2803 – Ice Dance – Scale of Values 2026-27 – was posted.

7/1/26 – 2027 Solo Dance Series Pattern Dance Selections was posted. 

7/1/26 – The Skater’s Choice Pattern Dance Timing Chart was updated. 

6/24/26 – ISU Communications 2797 and 2798 – Calling Specifications and Levels of Difficulty and Marking Guides – were posted and are effective immediately.

6/18/26 – ISU Communication 2795 – Requirements for Technical Rules for 2026-27 – was posted.

6/18/26 – The 2026-27 key points for novice were updated to correct the order of the pattern dances.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates skate hand in hand. Madison is a young woman with long black hair wearing a copper and green dress inspired by the statue of liberty and Evan is a young man with short curly blonde hair wearing a button down black shirt with the sleeves rolled up to the elbows.

SOLO DANCE

 

Latest Updates & Clarifications:

7/6/26 - The 2026-27 International Solo Ice Dance Competition General Rules and Resources document was posted

6/19/26  - ANNOUNCEMENT regarding tempo timing for the 2026 Solo Dance Series was posted

5/18/26 - ANNOUNCEMENT regarding early start times 2026 Solo Dance Series was posted

Solo dance National final podium photo of the top four medalists

NATIONAL SOLO DANCE FINAL

The top skaters from each section will be invited to compete at the National Solo Dance Final.

  • Click Here for the standard schedule of the event.
    The 2026 National Solo Dance Final will be held September 16-19, 2026 in Kalamazoo, MI.
  • 2027 National Solo Dance Final: Awarded to Ashburn, VA

Looking for other rule information? Access the Skating Rules and Resources main page here.