thefreedictionary.com - Ice Dancing

Erika P. (Brazil)
In ice dancing, couples are required to perform choreographed dance routines on ice. It differs from pair skating in that it does not allow movements of strength, such as jumps or overhead lifts. Ice dance routines are similar to ballroom dances, and, typically, partners are not supposed to separate by more than two arm-lengths. The sport gained popularity in the 1930s, and the first world championships were held in 1950. When did ice dancing become an Olympic event?
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  1. required
    necessary by rule
    In ice dancing, couples are required to perform choreographed dance routines on ice.
  2. perform
    get done
    In ice dancing, couples are required to perform choreographed dance routines on ice.
  3. routine
    an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
    In ice dancing, couples are required to perform choreographed dance routines on ice.
  4. differ
    be dissimilar or unlike
    It differs from pair skating in that it does not allow movements of strength, such as jumps or overhead lifts.
  5. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
    It differs from pair skating in that it does not allow movements of strength, such as jumps or overhead lifts.
  6. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    Ice dance routines are similar to ballroom dances, and, typically, partners are not supposed to separate by more than two arm-lengths.
  7. typically
    in a manner conforming to a type
    Ice dance routines are similar to ballroom dances, and, typically, partners are not supposed to separate by more than two arm-lengths.
  8. partner
    a person who is a member of a cooperative relationship
    Ice dance routines are similar to ballroom dances, and, typically, partners are not supposed to separate by more than two arm-lengths.
  9. supposed
    required or under orders
    Ice dance routines are similar to ballroom dances, and, typically, partners are not supposed to separate by more than two arm-lengths.
  10. separate
    standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
    Ice dance routines are similar to ballroom dances, and, typically, partners are not supposed to separate by more than two arm-lengths.
  11. length
    the linear extent in space from one end to the other
    Ice dance routines are similar to ballroom dances, and, typically, partners are not supposed to separate by more than two arm-lengths.
  12. gain
    obtain
    The sport gained popularity in the 1930s, and the first world championships were held in 1950.
  13. championship
    a competition at which a winner is chosen
    The sport gained popularity in the 1930s, and the first world championships were held in 1950.
  14. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    When did ice dancing become an Olympic event?
Created on Thu Aug 07 08:12:27 EDT 2014

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