Solo dance is an opportunity for skaters to ice dance on their own without a partner and is open to skaters of all ages and ice dance levels, from preliminary to gold and international. Solo dance events – both pattern and free dances – are available at nonqualifying competitions across the country.
Solo dance events include:
- Solo Pattern Dance
- Shadow Dance (two skaters skate a pattern dance side by side)
- Combined Dance (one solo pattern dance or rhythm dance and one solo free dance)
Solo Dance Series
The Solo Dance Competition Series was launched in January 2011. This program serves as a membership and dance discipline development tool, and is open to individual skaters within the Eastern, Midwestern and Pacific Coast sections. Skaters can choose to register for the Solo Dance Competition Series where they have the opportunity to qualify for a national final based off their IJS scores at designated solo dance series competitions. The Solo Dance Competition Series provides an avenue for ice dancers at the standard levels to qualify and compete at the National Solo Dance Final.
Created to be a fun, nationwide competitive program, the solo dance series allows skaters to expand their competitive opportunities and encourages those new to ice dancing to give it a try.
Skaters must register for the series April 1 or prior to the skater’s first approved series competition, whichever comes first. A skater’s level is based upon their test level as of the series deadline of April 1 or when the skater submits their registration to participate in the series, whichever date is earlier.
Skaters must compete in at least two competitions and will be ranked based on their highest IJS score. Top finishers in each section for each event will be invited to participate in the National Solo Dance Final.
Log in to the Members Only site to find technical updates and more information on solo dance.
Most Recent Updates
Save The Date: The 2025 Solo Dance Camp will be held in Plano, Texas (hosted by the Dallas FSC) February 15-17, 2025.
Click Here For The 2025 Solo Dance Series Pattern Dances.
Click Here For A Clarification Regarding The Paso Doble Shadow Cross Tracking Rules.
Important Clarification (May 13, 2024): For the Tango Variation Dance, the Rule states the skater must do A Steps which would normally include a 3 turn at the end of the pattern prior to doing the Variation, but the pattern shows the new A Steps used when two sequences are done so a skater can transition into the B Steps. Since we didn't notice these conflicting Rules until after the season started, we will accept either the A Steps with the 3 turn or without prior to starting the Variation sequence.
Click Here For A List Of Changes To The 2024 Solo Dance Handbook.
Click Here For The 2024 Solo Dance Handbook. (Last Updated February 23, 2024).
Announcement: International Solo Dance is official, and the ISU Solo Dance Page is Live! All rules and regulations are now posted with a calendar of events to follow in the New Year. Click here for more information.
Click Here For The List Of 2024 Solo Dance Series Competitions.
Click Here For The 2024 Solo Dance GOE Chart.
Click Here For The 2024 Solo Dance Timing Chart.
Click Here For The 2024 Solo Dance Officials' Manual.
Click Here For The 2024 Referee Cheat Sheet. (Please Note That There Are Two Pages).
Click Here For The 2024 RD & FD Technical Panel Cheat Sheet. (Please Note That There Are Two Pages).
Click Here For The 2024 Solo Dance Rhythm Dance Requirements.
Click Here For The 2024 Solo Dance Free Dance Requirements.
Attention: No formal critiques/feedback may be offered during Solo Dance Series competitions. The Referee and Technical Controller may answer specific questions about deductions and levels.
LOC's: Click Here For The Medical Compliance Memo.
National Solo Dance Final
The top skaters from each section will be invited to compete at the National Solo Dance Final.
The 2024 National Solo Dance Final: Wesley Chapel, Florida - September 12-15, 2024
