Teacher:Given a passage and a query based on the passage, generate an unambiguous, concise and simple answer to the query from information in the passage. Note that the answer may not be present in exact form.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: This is a diagram that shows the layout of a figure skating routine. Sports. You've worked hard on mastering a number of figure skating moves; now it’s time to set a program to music. Here's How. Select a piece of music that is about 1½ to 2 minutes long. Classical music is always acceptable, and movie themes can be a popular and trendy source for music. Something with a definite, identifiable crescendo or change is a good choice since there are natural places to insert jumps or other dramatic moves. You've worked hard on mastering a number of figure skating moves; now it’s time to set a program to music. Here's How Select a piece of music that is about 1½ to 2 minutes long. Tips. 1  Practice the program to music daily, and build up endurance to do it again and again. 2  If you do get a chance to perform the program in public, make sure you know it really well, and if you make a mistake, just go on to the next move and keep a smile on your face. You've worked hard on mastering a number of figure skating moves; now it's time to set a program to music. You've worked hard on mastering a number of figure skating moves; now it's time to set a program to music. The other event is the long program (also called free skate), which is 4 minutes for women and 4 ½ minutes for men. The long program is worth two thirds of the total score and needs to demonstrate artistry and creativity while incorporating enough elements to be competitive on the degree of difficulty. You’ll see free and short programs from singles and pairs, plus a short dance and free dance from singles and pairs. A figure skating team can be composed of two figure skaters (one male, one female), one sports pair, and one dance pair. The 2014 Olympics includes five figure skating events: men’s singles, women’s singles, pairs, ice dancing, and team. Singles. There is a singles figure skating event for both men and women. Each skater must perform two programs. The first program is the short program (2 min 50 sec.). It is the more technical of the two programs because it has a required number of elements that must be included. These elements include footwork, spins, jumps and combinations. Figure skating has been a sport for hundreds of years. It began primarily as a technical sport in which skaters competed against each other to make precise figures in the ice. By the mid-1800s, skaters began adding music, costumes, and spins and pirouettes. The final program is the free program. This is the where the dancers can show off their originality. The long dance program doesn’t have to follow any specific dance style or pattern. Team. In Olympic figure skating, the team events comprise the top national teams, which go blade to blade for the honors. 1 Select a place in the rink to start, and decide on a starting position. 2  Decide on a starting move. 3  Take advantage of the connecting moves. 4  Use of space in the rink is artistically important. 5  Make sure you know your music well. Query: how long is a free program figure skating
Student:
A free program for stake is 4 minutes for women and 4 ½ minutes for men.