Program Details
Skate Oakville's Ice Dance Program is for skaters who are interested in pursuing competitive Ice Dance. Skaters generally join the program once they have successfully completed their STAR 3 dance tests. This program provides opportunities for skaters to develop their skills either as solo dancers or, if they have a partner, to train as a team.
Following Skate Canada’s STAR dance structure and levels, the program emphasizes the development of strong skating fundamentals, musicality, partnering skills, and performance quality. Skaters train in both pattern dances and free dance, with a focus on technique, artistry, and the unique discipline of ice dance.
Skaters wishing to be considered for the program should contact the Skate Oakville office (office@skateoakville.ca)
Fees, Payments and Missed Classes Policies
Fees
Competitive fees are based on the length of the session, how many weeks the session runs, and whether or not any coaching is included on the session, or if off ice training is included in the package.
Mandatory Membership Fees
- The Skate Canada (SC) Fee of $63 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and pays for your SC membership and insurance. We forward this fee on to SC on your behalf. The SC Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- The Skate Oakville membership fee of $40 is only charged once per year (Sep 1 to Aug 31) and entitles you to skating on Skate Oakville sessions.
Payments
Full payment of mandatory membership fees is required at time of registration. Session fees may be split into monthly installments. Installment option is available for Spring/Summer as well.
Refunds
- Refund requests must be done by email to the Skate Oakville office (office@skateoakville.ca). We do not accept changes or withdrawals in person or over the phone.
- The $63 Skate Canada fees are non-refundable for any reason.
- The $40 Skate Oakville fee is not refundable after the start of the season.
Missed Classes
We use the same policy for missed classes as the Town of Oakville. "Participants are to attend all classes as scheduled for the program in which they are registered. In the event that a participant is unable to attend a scheduled class(es), make-up classes, refunds, or credits for the missed class(es) will not be provided."
Solo Dance
Skaters competing in solo dance will follow Skate Canada's level structure, training and performing the pattern dances prescribed by their level
STAR 2/3 Solo Pattern Dance
Assessment: Must have passed the complete STAR 1 dance assessment
Assess to standard
Draw for one or two of:
- Two Sequences of the Dutch Waltz
- Two Sequences of the Canasta Tango
- Two Sequences of the Baby Blues
STAR 4/5 Solo Pattern Dance
Assessment: Must have passed the STAR 3 dance assessment or higher
- Pattern Dance 1: two Sequences of the Swing Dance
- Pattern Dance 2: three Sequences of the Fiesta Tango
STAR 6/7 Solo Pattern Dance
Assessment: Must have passed the STAR 5 dance assessment or higher
- Pattern Dance 1: four Sequences of the Fourteenstep
- Pattern Dance 2: four Sequences of the Foxtrot
STAR 8/9 Solo Pattern Dance
Assessment: Must have passed the STAR 5 dance assessment or higher
- Pattern Dance One: two Sequences of the Tango
- Pattern Dance Two: three Sequences of the Blues
STAR 10/Gold Solo Pattern Dance
Assessment: Must have passed the complete STAR 8 dance assessment
- Pattern Dance One: four Sequences of the Quickstep
- Pattern Dance Two: two Sequences of the Argentine Tango
Ice Dance Teams
Ice Dance teams are composed of two skaters performing together. Depending on the level, teams will compete with prescribed pattern dances and/or a choreographed dance of their own creation
STAR 2/3 Pattern Dance
Assessment: Each skater must have passed the complete STAR 1 dance assessment
Assessed to standard
- Pattern Dance One: two Sequences of the Dutch Waltz
- Pattern Dance Two: two Sequences of the Baby Blues
STAR 4/5 Pattern Dance
Assessment: Each skater must have passed the complete STAR 3 dance assessment
- Pattern Dance One: two Sequences of the Swing Dance
- Pattern Dance Two: three Sequences of the Fiesta Tango
STAR 6/7 Pattern Dance
Assessment: At least one partner must have passed the complete STAR 5 dance assessment
- Pattern Dance One: four Sequences of the Fourteenstep
- Pattern Dance Two: four Sequences of the Foxtrot
STAR 8/9 Pattern Dance
Assessment: At least one partner must have passed the complete STAR 5 dance assessment
- Pattern Dance One: two Sequences of the Tango
- Pattern Dance Two: three Sequences of the Blues
STAR 10/Gold Pattern Dance
Assessment: At least one partner must have passed the complete STAR 7 dance assessment
- Pattern Dance One: four Sequences of the Quickstep
- Pattern Dance Two: two Sequences of the Argentine Tango
Diamond Pattern Dance
Assessment: At least one partner must have passed the complete STAR 7 dance assessment
- Pattern Dance One: two Sequences of the Westminster Waltz
- Pattern Dance Two: four Sequences of the Rhumba
