Dance Technical Guides

Comprehensive technical information and resources for roller dance disciplines.

Dance Fundamentals & Resources

Essential skill development guides and technical resources for building strong dance fundamentals.

📚 Skill Development Guides

→ Dance Foundations for New Skaters
Five essential fundamentals every beginner should master: posture, edge quality, timing, foot placement, and basic turns
→ Building the International Progressive Run
A progressive development guide for teaching proper edge pressure, knee action, and timing
→ Four-Beat Swing Development Guide
Progressive approach to teaching the Four-Beat Swing with emphasis on timing and coordination
→ Chassé Family Overview
Understanding all four chassé types and what defines chassé technique
→ Crossed Chassé Technical Guide
Complete breakdown of crossed chassé execution, common faults, and coaching cues

🎵 Pattern Dance Studies

→ Balanciaga Pattern Dance Study
Correcting official notes terminology and clarifying proper mechanics for progressives, chassés, and crossed steps
→ Princeton Polka — CARS Modernized Dance Notes
American Style interpretation with historically consistent technique, Polka character alignment, and choctaw clarification
→ Siesta Tango Educational Guide
Comprehensive technical guide covering fundamental principles, step-by-step breakdown, and performance quality

🔍 Technical Tips & Comparisons

→ Progressive vs Chassé — Technical Comparison
Understanding the biomechanical differences, usage patterns, and coaching cues for these fundamental dance elements
→ Swing Roll vs Cross Roll — Technical Comparison
Clarifying edge patterns, body mechanics, and the critical parallel vs. crossing distinction in these essential movements

🔗 External Resources

→ Glossary of Skating Terms
Comprehensive terminology reference for all artistic roller skating disciplines
→ Skate Dance Diagrams
Comprehensive diagrams and step patterns for compulsory dances

Coming Soon: Additional fundamental guides including edge control for dance, three-turns and mohawks, partnership basics, and dance-specific power development.

Dance Overview

This page will contain technical guides, rules, and resources specific to roller dance competitions and training.

Content for this section is currently being developed. Check back soon for updates.

Dance Techniques

Solo Dance

Information about solo dance techniques, patterns, and requirements.

Couple Dance

Information about couple dance techniques, patterns, and requirements.

Music & Timing

Guidelines for music selection, tempo requirements, and rhythm patterns for dance events.

Competition Guidelines

Rules and regulations for dance competitions, including judging criteria and scoring systems.

📌 Technical Spotlight: The Chassé Step

In dance skating, a chassé is a quick replacement step where the free foot steps beside the skating foot and the original skating foot lifts immediately — creating a clean, rhythmic action with no prolonged two-foot glide.

✨ Key Technical Characteristics

Free foot places close beside the skating foot
Immediate lift and replace — one foot chases the other
Maintains edge quality — no drifting flat
Compact control under the body

🧠 Memory cue: ➡️ A chassé replaces — it doesn't run.

🎭 Interpretive Feel

A chassé brings character and musicality to the dance:

Accents rhythm and timing
Shows crisp, stylish footwork
Creates playful or sharp expression

📌 Especially effective in dances like:

Cha Cha — light & flirtatious
Siesta Tango — strong, crisp tango accents

👉 It helps the skater show the beat with confidence and flair.

💡 Coaching Message: Place, pop, present the beat — make the chassé the moment.

Dance Guides

Set Pattern Dances

Siesta Tango - Educational Technical Guide
Additional dance guides coming soon

Quick Reference

Comprehensive guides for learning and perfecting compulsory dances with detailed step-by-step breakdowns, training programs, and teaching tips.

Training Resources

Practice Materials

Video Tutorials

Video resources for dance techniques and patterns (coming soon).