Question about music time

[Joan]

I am cutting my interpretive music for AN right now. It is a little too long. What are the exact rules -- does the clock start when the feet move, when the arms move, or when the music starts?

[phoenix]

p. 165 of your new rulebook:

"Timing starts from the moment the skater or either partner of a pair or dance couple begins to move or skate. Timing stops when the skater comes to a complete stop at the end of the program."

[Joan]

Thank you for the answer.