What score is achieved when FX dance elements are graded with 1 D or E?

In gymnastics scoring, the evaluation of dance elements on the floor exercise follows specific guidelines that categorize them into levels of difficulty, denoted as D and E. When a gymnast successfully performs a dance element that is classified as either D or E, it contributes a designated value to the overall score.

When only one dance element is recognized as either D or E, the scoring system assigns a value of .15 for that contribution. This reflects the importance of the element within the overall routine while ensuring that it recognizes the achievement of executing a higher level of difficulty dance move.

Understanding this scoring criteria helps in distinguishing the value of various elements in a routine and emphasizes the significance of including higher difficulty elements to enhance an athlete's score. By scoring .15 for having a single D or E dance element, the judges acknowledge the increased difficulty and technical execution associated with those moves.

In contrast, scoring options such as .1, .2, or 0 would not correctly reflect the value assigned to a single D or E element as per the standardized scoring in gymnastics.