As with all figure skating disciplines, the ice-dance competition is broken into two segments: a shorter program and a longer one. Instead of being called the "short program" and "free skate," though, they're the "rhythm dance" and "free dance," respectively.

The 2025 World Figure Skating Championships continue on Friday with two events. First up is ice dancing, beginning with the rhythm dance portion of the event. The competition will continue on Saturday with the free dance segment, where final placements ...