Compulsory dances are part of the figure skating test structure and can be skated with or without a partner. Even though compulsory ice dances can be skated solo, compulsory ice dances are meant to be done with a partner, so there are a number of partner holds and positions.
Compulsory ice dances can be done at a competitive, social, or recreational level. Some adult figure skaters especially enjoy doing compulsory ice dances since no jumping and spinning is involved. High level compulsory ice dances are very technical and difficult.


