WBTF SHORT PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS
CONCEPT
Short Program for Juniors is a structured event that is a display of required skills that are composed of the short program elements. It is performed to a standard musical selection and the elements must be performed on specific counts. Short Program is structured from required elements that are derived from five (5) categories of twirls (spins, stationary complex, travelling complex, rolls and contact material) which must be strictly performed as prescribed.
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT FOR JUNIORS
Short Program for Juniors introduces the foundation of skills that are needed for the Short Program for Seniors. When executing the eight (8) required elements, technique of body and baton are expected to be correct. Music is a factor in that athletes must execute the elements on specific counts of the music.
 
WBTF SHORT PROGRAM FOR SENIORS CONCEPT
Short Program is the ‘bridge’ to the ‘freedom’ of Freestyle. It is performed to the WBTF Short Program music and combines qualities from both events, weaving a program of required moves into a creative musical production that is shorter than freestyle requirements and more entertaining than the compulsory requirements. Short Program is structured from required elements that are derived from five (5) categories of twirls (spins, stationary complex, travelling complex, rolls and contact material) which must be strictly performed as prescribed.
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
Short Program lays the foundation of skills needed for the Freestyle Program when focusing on qualities such as musical interpretation, and composition and performance. When executing the eight (8) required elements and during the accessory material, technique of body and baton are expected to be correct. Musicality is a factor developing rhythmic variation, use of accents, conforming to the style of the music, and musical phrasing. Design concepts of staging, logic, contrast and dynamics are introduced.