Editing Synchronized skating (section)

=== Formations ===
Certain elements are composed of specific distinctive shapes or formations, occasionally transitioning from one shape to a different shape for a higher level of difficulty.

==== Block ====
Identifiable by skaters lined up in at least three separate lines forming a [[polygon]]al shape, characterized as block, pyramid or diamond shapes in straight even spaced lines. The shapes can be closed or open formation, with open formations maintaining distinct empty space in the middle of the formation.

==== Circle ====
[[File:GoldenBlades, Tappara 20091213-4.jpg|alt=|Golden Blades performing a circle.|thumb]]
Characterized by rotating around a common center with even distance from the midpoint and spacing from teammates, circles can be connected or disconnected. different circle configurations include multiple circles, circle within a circle, and interlocking. To increase the level of difficulty a circle can include changes of place, or configuration, step sequences, weaving, interlocking, and changes of rotational direction.

==== Line ====
[[File:2015_Grand_Prix_of_Figure_Skating_Final_Team_Paradise_IMG_9114.JPG|alt=Team Paradise at 2015 Grand Prix performing a line|thumb|Team Paradise at 2015 Grand Prix performing a line]]
Lines are integral to many elements and transitions as they demonstrate the team's collective skating skills and serve as building blocks for both blocks and wheel formations. Lines can be connected and disconnected.

==== Wheel ====
[[File:Marigold_IceUnity.jpg|alt=Marigold IceUnity performing a wheel|thumb|Marigold IceUnity performing a wheel]]
A wheel is characterized by every skater rotating around a common center point in connected lines. Different formations that teams can form including a two to five spoke or a parallel wheel. Each spoke (line) of the wheel should be straight and the team should be leaning into the center of the wheel. The difficulty of the wheel can be increased by adding footwork, changing the rotational direction of the wheel, configuration of the wheel.